Sports tourism in Punta Cana
One of the reasons for visit Punta Cana is that it is one of the main centers of sports tourism in the Caribbean.
We associate Punta Cana with beach, sun, good food and wellness, but it is above all an ideal place to enjoy the highest quality of life and practice good sports.
In this article we will show you some interesting facts about how to make sports tourism in Punta Cana and which sports activities you can practice.
Sports tourism in Cana
When we talk about sports tourism in Punta Cana, We are not simply referring to official sports competitions, such as the Corales Punta Cana Championship, the official golf tournament of the PGA Tour, which usually attracts professional golfers and is present in many media outlets.
We talked mainly about the opportunity to playing sports in Punta Cana at the amateur level, starting with the resorts and hotels themselves, which in many cases have ample amenities for enjoying sports activities, from tennis courts to golf facilities.
There is also an immense variety of sports schools related to multiple activities, from fishing to diving or hiking activities, since the Dominican Republic is an island with an immense natural wealth.
On the other hand, we also refer to various water and adventure sports, which can be practiced in controlled environments, such as the Caribbean Lake Park, where you can do everything from aquakarting to jet skiing or going for a ride in a buggy.
What sports can be practiced in Punta Cana?
As we have said, there is an immense variety of sports activities that can be done in Punta Cana.
The ideal is to take advantage of your stay in this city not simply to go to the beach and enjoy a Caribbean cocktail or a tropical fruit punch. while sunbathing, but to dedicate some time every day to keep fit or to practice group sports with friends or family and live an experience that takes you out of your comfort zone.
Among other sports that can be practiced in Punta Cana, we believe you should include the following in your list.
1. Golf
Punta Cana is one of the top golf destinations in the Caribbean and has world-class courses designed by famous architects. Visiting this city can be an excellent opportunity to practice this sport in a first class environment.
Not only should we mention the Corales Golf Club, located in the Puntacana Resort & Club, but there are also other golf clubs of recognized prestige, such as the La Cana Golf Club, Punta Espada Golf Club, Cocotal Golf & Country Club in Bavaro or the Hard Rock Golf Club in Cana Bay.
Tennis
Punta Cana is also beginning to be a focus of attention in the tennis world, since it has the Cap Cana Cup, of the ATP Challenger Tour, where professional tennis players from all over the world participate.
Playing tennis as a tourist is easy in places such as the Oscar de la Renta Tennis Center, located at the Puntacana Resort & Club.
3. Sport fishing
Fishing is another typical sport tourism activity in Punta Cana, although it is perhaps designed for those who already have some experience in fishing. Generally, you go out in boats already prepared with rods or in catch & release excursions in some points of the coast such as Punta Cana Marina or Cap Cana Marina.
One of the advantages of Punta Cana as an ideal sport fishing destination is that this area has deep waters close to the coast, which facilitates the practice of modalities such as deep-sea fishing without having to make a long boat trip. The port infrastructures and the availability of tour operators specialized in this sport also offer great facilities.
4. Jet ski and aquakart
The jet skiing and aquakarting are recreational activities, but are also considered as speed sports. Here, the skills, balance and reflexes to drive a vehicle on water (jet ski in jet skiing; aqua kart in aquakarting) are mainly worked on.
We are talking about a type of activity that can be practiced in specially equipped areas, such as the Caribbean Lake Park, where you can have access to all the equipment and the vehicle, and also have the help of instructors who will tell you everything you need to know.
Spending a Saturday or a weekend in this type of space allows you to enjoy an outdoor experience and put all your skills into practice, so that you can living Punta Cana in a different way.
5. Snorkeling and diving
Although snorkeling and scuba diving are considered more of a recreational water activity, they are sufficiently complex (especially scuba diving) to require skill, experience and training to merit inclusion as a very important sports activity in Punta Cana.
The Punta Cana area and its coast is ideal for beginners thanks to its warm waters, excellent visibility and rich marine life. You can find multiple courses and schools that teach you to dive from the beginning, both shallow (snorkeling) and deeper, with diving equipment.
Samuel Juliá Cristóbal
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