Punta Cana Shopping

You cannot leave the Dominican Republic without bringing back some of the famous local products. Parts of the most typical products are:

Rum:
Rum is extremely inexpensive in this country. Take home your legal amount of any one of the many types of rum offered to you. The top two brands produced in the Dominican Republic are Brugal and Barcelo.

Vanilla:
Vanilla, used for cooking, is also inexpensive and can be purchased in many of the boutiques in town or at your hotel.

Amber:
Amber, a fossil resin, is considered a gem formed from the sap that comes from trees when it dries up and hardens. It comes in a variety of colors and the Dominican Amber has a higher concentration of fossils and insects then anywhere else in the world.

Carnival Masks and Paintings:
Elaborate papier-mâché masks that are worn by Dominicans during their festivals and carnivals as well as their paintings that depict their times of the Tainos Indians.

Mamajuana:
A blend of spices, leaves, honey, and different alcohols such as wine and rum. Many Dominicans believe its effect is aphrodisiac.

Cigars:
Even Cubans have an affinity to Dominican cigars. Some of the local brands are Leon Jimenez and Montecristo.

Coffee:
Enjoy the hand picked beans of the Dominican Republic. Normally processed within a 24-hour period to ensure freshness in every bag.

The places where we would recommend you to purchase you souvenirs:

Plaza Palma Real:
this place is located in the heart of the hotel area and allows you to buy your souvenirs in a nice, welcoming and peaceful atmosphere. You will also find there famous brands like Quick Silver, Guess, Diesel, Tommy Hilfiger, Adidas, Puma, Armani, Lancel, and more. The Hard Rock Cafe, Tony Roma's, Pizzarelli and other famous restaurants are located there too.

The Colmados:
Very typical little grocery stores were the Dominicans buy their everyday supplies. Coffee, cacao, vanilla and even rum are sold there cheaper than anywhere else.

The flea markets on the beach:
you will find them all along the Punta Cana beach. You can mostly get nice paintings there and other local artisans items. Don’t forget to bargain! It is part of the tradition here!