Dancing and partying are a way of life in Dominican society
In the Dominican Republic generally, dancing and partying are a way of life, and are never far away. You can have a great time anywhere, whether in the small towns and villages or in the capital, Santo Domingo; singing and dancing take place indoors and out.
In fact, merengue and bachata are musical genres unique to the Caribbean, and have been designated Intangible Cultural Heritage by the United Nations’ Organization for Education, Science and Culture (UNESCO).
Evenings in Punta Cana, located in the east of the Dominican Republic, offer the liveliest possibilities in terms of nightlife, and the best discos on the island for dancing the night away to bachata and merengue, the kings of Caribbean rhythm, alongside music from all parts of the world. Obviously, it’s not all sun, sea and sand, so let’s get out and enjoy the nightlife!!!
The Dominican Republic is highly popular with tourists, but the enjoyment of partying and dancing is shared equally between the Dominicans themselves and visitors from all over the world. The balance varies depending on whether it’s a weekday or the weekend, but there’s always a happy, friendly mix.
There are discos for all tastes, but to enjoy a party or a dance, you don’t even need to venture outside your hotel, as the Dominican Republic’s all-inclusive resorts put on shows and provide the opportunity to dance for hours on end.
Visit Imagine, the cave with more music, and rhythms from around the world
This gem among the discos of Punta Cana, popularly known as “La Cueva”, is an ancestral place, dating back thousands of years: a network of interconnecting caves and what were once natural underwater aqueducts — a fact borne out by the presence of the bats that join the revellers every night.
The complex is now a special place for a night out, with a DJ in each cave playing music from the Caribbean and all over the world to encourage the party-goers to move their feet and hips to the rhythm.
This is one of Punta Cana’s most exciting discos, a place full of surprises, in which the friendly vibe, the music, the dancers and the dance combine with international and national drinks (such as Domincan rum) to produce an exhilarating ambience.
Friendly staff greet visitors in the imposing entrance to this space, and each of the many rooms will astonish you as the rhythms and music constantly change from one room to the next.
Prices range from $30 to $80, and the packages available range from admission and transport from your hotel to one that includes a free bar with national drinks as a second option, or the third option of a Premium free bar.
Imagine is located in Avenida Estados Unidos, at the old crossroads of the Coco Loco – Fruisa road in Punta Cana, in the Dominican Republic.
Coco Bongo: a great disco with the most sensational shows
This is the largest of Punta Cana’s discos; it opened in the Dominican Republic six years ago, following its huge success on Mexico’s Maya Riviera.
Located in the center of Punta Cana (in Downtown, the resort’s busiest shopping and entertainment area), this disco has a 535 m2 dance floor, but this is by no means its only attraction, as it also presents a variety of spectacularly choreographed shows.
This is definitely the trendiest and most popular disco on the night scene in Punta Cana and, indeed, in the whole of the Dominican Republic. Since it opened, it has welcomed over a million tourists from all corners of the world.
Giant screens, lights, special effects and a constant, frenetic rhythm mean that you cannot resist moving your body to the music in this cathedral of dance which offers a range of packages to suit all tastes and pockets.
In addition, great orchestras, acobats and dancers present a unique spectacle, with different shows, so that each visit will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. In the middle of each show, the party atmosphere and the dancing get everyone moving.
Coco Bongo offers a range of packages with prices from $70 to $175, which include transport from your hotel to this cathedral of entertainment and admission, and you choose the drinks option you prefer and the degree of glamour and personalized service you desire.
Find it at Centro Comercial Downtown Punta Cana, Carretera Barcelo (Verón); on the corner of El Boulevard, at the Coco Loco Bávaro crossroads.
