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Officials in the popular coastal destination of Puerto Plata have taken the rather unusual decision to shut down public beaches in the province due to hazardous swimming conditions. The decision, which was officially announced this week, was taken to protect locals and travelers amid strong currents and dangerous waves.  In a country that values safety …

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Extreme weather has become a huge talking point in both the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, with this hurricane season shaping up to be just as eventful in the Caribbean Sea, where Punta Cana is located. The National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration, a highly trusted weather forecaster for North America, has warned that as many as …

Read More about Punta Cana Braces For Active Hurricane Season – Here’s What Travelers Need To Know

A holiday to the Dominican Republic is like a vacation in paradise – but even so, things can go wrong. And for many travelers, a hurricane is among the scariest scenarios to imagine, let alone to experience. Fortunately, being a forward-looking country, the Dominican Republic is uniquely positioned to deal with hurricanes, with a host …

Read More about This Is How Punta Cana Travelers Will Be Protected During Hurricane Season

For most of the year Punta Cana is a reliably dry and sunny Caribbean destination, so much so that it has become a year-round vacation draw and grown out of having a truly recognizable low season. But, no matter how awesome Punta Cana gets as a destination, its location means the threat of hurricanes is …

Read More about Should Punta Cana Travelers Be Worried About Hurricanes This Summer?

The hurricane season officially ended in the Dominican Republic on Wednesday. Although far less catastrophic than what earlier estimates had indicated, the Dominican Republic saw at least two powerful hurricanes – Ian and Fiona – which left a trail of destruction as they swept through the country, causing millions in damage.  The 2022 Atlantic hurricane …

Read More about Hurricane Season In The Dominican Republic Officially Ends

19 provinces in the Dominican Republic have been put on high alert as tropical storm Fiona quickly moves towards the island. The storm is expected to make landfall on Monday, although severe weather is expected to affect large parts of the country on Sunday. Many of the country’s popular resort destinations – including Punta Cana …

Read More about Dominican Republic Issues Weather Alert For Punta Cana As Tropical Storm Fiona Approaches

The National Meteorological Office has placed 17 provinces in the Dominican Republic on high alert as tropical storm Earl approaches the island. Overall, more than half of the country is feeling the effects of the storm as it makes its way north. The storm narrowly avoided making landfall in the Dominican Republic on Sunday night, …

Read More about Heavy Rain And Thunder Forecast As Tropical Storm Earl Approaches Dominican Republic