8 Couples Activities And Unique Things to do in Punta Cana!

Your vacation as a couple is supposed to be fun. This means that despite a keen focus on relaxation and time together where you just enjoy each other's company, you will likely also want to do some things where you are able to make memories together doing interesting things in the destination of your choice.

For this reason, we are going to take you on an active journey through 8 different exciting and unique things to do as a couple in the Dominican Republic. In this way, you can find something that you both can enjoy and you can enhance the moments that you share together during your romantic Punta Cana celebration. 

1. Horseback Riding

Horseback riding is a wonderful activity for couples no matter where you are but here in the Dominican Republic, it becomes that much more spectacular. As you ride alongside your beloved on a valiant steed, you can journey across the crisp sand beaches of Punta Cana and take a trot alongside the crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean. 

Some of these fantastic mounts even take a trip through the water which means that not only can you ride horses together in the Dominican Republic but you can swim with them too. 

2. See the whales of Samana Bay

If you are looking to be awestruck with wonder, then this may be the activity for you both. Every year, thousands of humpback whales come to Samana Bay to breed and care for their young. As a result, there is a very large quantity of whales breaching out of the water and coming to the surface as if to say “hello”.

You can book a tour from Punta Cana and the boat will take you around the coast to the bay where you can see these incredible giants that are known for their graceful nature and underwater love songs.

3. Visit a national park

Punta Cana is situated close to a good selection of national parks. One that is especially beautiful and worth a visit with your partner is Cotubanamá National Park. Known for its abundant wildlife and its wide selection of native birds, this is a truly stunning natural location where you can explore and immerse yourself in the island environment.

This is a good place for long romantic walks with your spouse along the shore as you point out the different things that you see along the way.  

4. Spend a day in Santo Domingo

Some couples enjoy discovery through the culture and history of the country. There is no better place in the Dominican Republic to do this than Santo Domingo. As the oldest official city in the Americas with the first hospital and many other firsts, this true historical marvel was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO.

Take your love through a tour of the oldest places in the Americas and transport yourself through time as you explore the origins of what makes up much of what this country is today. 

5. Learn how to dance Merengue

Dancing is always a nice activity for lovebirds and one romantic dance that is relatively easy to learn for couples is Merengue. Having been invented in the Dominican Republic, this is the best place in the world to learn these swaying movements so that you and your partner can dance the tropical nights away in style. 

6. Visit the dolphins

Escape to the water with your partner and experience a fun time as you connect with the animal world's most intelligent creatures in existence. Actually become part of the experience as you join the dolphins alongside their environment. Just make sure that any activity you book is with a reputable provider who shows care and respect for sustainability and animal welfare. 

This is a bucket list item for many couples and it is definitely worthy of some very exciting photos. 

7. Zipline through the jungle canopy

No one said that your trip together cannot be thrilling. Take on the heights of the jungle canopy together and zip through the treetops as you stare down at the jungle below. With the wind rushing through your hair as you fly closer to the end together, this is certainly an activity that you are not soon to forget. 

8. Take a balloon tour over the island

What could be more romantic than an aerial tour over a tropical island? See the jungles and shores of the Dominican Republic from above and get an understanding of the terrain and the transcendent beauty of the island that very few people get to ever experience.

This is your chance to see views together from up high with clear sights of the horizon and the surrounding Caribbean waters. 

How to organize your couple's activities

Whether you are looking to go horseback riding on the beach or you are looking for the best way to get to Cotubanama Park, when you stay in Excellence El Carmen, you can enjoy the best activities during your romantic retreat because they are not far away. 

Though you can plan out your days before your visit, remember that you can always ask the resort concierge when you arrive and that they can help you organize transport and check tour information, etc. 

Whatever you end up doing, I'm sure you will make some fantastic memories for two in the Dominican Republic that you can look back on with fondness for years to come.