Discover Punta Cana

Set among 18ha of tropical nature, it’s a great place to witness the country’s environmental diversity for yourself. Just 15 minutes from your Punta Cana Club Med resort, you and your children can discover the "ojos", these freshwater lagoons which are a great place to cool off. Then explore the paths and their many types of flowers, offering 500 species of exotic plants for you to discover. The site is a genuine floral arch that delicately perfumes your all-inclusive stay in the Dominican Republic.

Off the coast, barracudas, lion fish and moray eels swim in and out of the wrecks of ships that used to sail in the area. Nature has reclaimed these boats. Go diving near Bayahibe and have your own adventure deep in the Caribbean Sea. Meet marine fauna and explore the maritime history of this aquatic world with so many secrets to uncover.

• Distance from Resort: 73,8 km - 57 min
• Address: Bayahibe, Dominican Republic

Sometimes, the lush vegetation in the Dominican jungle is so dense it's hard to find space for marked trails. But there is another way to travel: flying above the trees like you're one of the thousands of birds on the island! Hook yourself up to a zipwire and off you go. Enjoy the vivid landscapes and colours of the Anamuya jungle with a bird's eye view.

There is an extravagant cathedral that looks out at the splendour of the Caribbean. Reflecting the colours and beauty of nature, Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia has a futuristic tower that rises above the beaches and palm trees. This religious building is well worth a visit. Inside, you'll find a world of colour illuminated by sunlight streaming through the stained-glass windows. Dedicated to the nation's patron saint, Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia, the cathedral is an architectural masterpiece that combines the contemporary and the traditional.

• Distance from Resort: 50.8 km - 47 mins
• Address: Basílica Nuestra Señora De La Altagracia, Higüey 23000, Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic has an incredible palette of colours, from tropical forests to mangroves, crystal-clear lagoons and white-sand beaches. The best way to see every nuance of this stunning display is to take to the skies in a hot-air balloon. This way, you'll enjoy spectacular views of the natural scenery from inland areas to the coast.

• Distance from Resort: 16,9 km - 35 min
• Address: Dominican Balloons, Veron, Punta Cana, La Altagracia, Punta Cana 23000, Dominican Republic

In the south of the Dominican Republic, coral reefs and uneven coastlines shelter a secret paradise. While the Caribbean waters throw themselves at these natural obstacles, Cotubanama National Park sits behind them with its secret caves, idyllic beaches and forests. The colours almost look surreal: follow the routes to see the treasures the park has to offer. Dive into turquoise waters, enter a cave and clear yourself a way through the unspoilt vegetation. You feel like you're at the ends of the earth when you're on the trails of this national park teeming with endemic species.

• Distance from Resort: 69 km - 1 h 07 min
• Address: Parque Nacional Del Este - East Entrance, Boca de Yuma, San Rafael del Yuma 23000, Dominican Republic

Young and old alike will love this original place located just an hour from your Punta Cana Club Med resort. Take an excursion and stroll through this cultural and artistic centre which reconstructs a Mediterranean village of the 16th century. As well as its art school and pre-Columbian archaeological museum, you can visit a Roman amphitheatre which hosts artists and musicians all year round. After strolling through the narrow lanes with their local craft shops, head down the river Chavón by boat.

Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this idyllic island awaits you in the south-east of the Dominican Republic, just 1 hr 15 from your Punta Cana Club Med resort. Catalina is famous for its seabed, so grab your mask and snorkel and take the children for an introduction to an aquatic environment of truly amazing biodiversity. You can also rent a kayak and explore the shores of the island, or spend time at the living museum of the sea, an underwater playground where you’ll find the remains of Captain William Kidd's ship...

Discover the heart of tropical nature and thrill your family during your all-inclusive holiday in the Dominican Republic. An eco-tour just 20 minutes from your resort, during which you’ll come across cactus, orchids and other varieties of colourful plants. Climb up to the bridge above the canopy to enjoy a natural wilderness far from human influence. The highlight of your visit comes at the end with a dip in the cenote, the site’s natural pool.

It’s one of the most wild and spectacular places in the Dominican Republic. You can discover this site, just an hour from your Punta Cana Club Med resort, with an organised excursion. Bring your family to feel the sea spray on one of the island’s pristine beaches. A getaway in the heart of nature with coconut palms and "Hawksbill" turtles (with scales) – a highlight of your all-inclusive holiday in the Dominican Republic.