Cayo Levantado Things To Do

The beaches on Cayo Levantado are some of the most spectacular beaches in the Dominican Republic. You are never far from soft white sands lapped by warm turquoise waters. The amazingly clear sea is perfect for swimming and snorkelling. Kayaking is also popular. Many Cayo Levantado holiday visitors never stray from their private hotel beach, but it is well worth walking along the shoreline or across the island to find idyllically secluded Caribbean beaches. Cayo Levantado is not called "Bacardi Beach” for nothing! Even the laziest of Cayo Levantado holidays should find time to explore on foot. 

 

Cayo Levantado is a great location for whale watching in the Caribbean. Several tour operators operate whale watching holidays in the Dominican Republic. Over 4000 hump-backed whales arrive in the Dominican Republic every winter. The best time to see humpbacked whales in Cayo Levantado is in January, February and March.

 

Many visitors to Cayo Levantado are content to supplement their all-inclusive holiday lifestyle with atmospheric beach barbecues, romantic sunset strolls and the small shops selling local arts and crafts. A walk to the Mirador, the island’s highest point, affords fine views and works up an appetite for local Cayo Levantado specialities!

 

Excursions from Cayo Levantado to Samana offer a wealth of nature highlights. The Samana peninsula is known for its fine waterfalls and beautiful coconut plantations. For hiking and horse riding trails head for the remote and unspoilt Cabo Cabron National Park. Exciting mangrove trips are offered in the Haitises National Park. The fishing village of Las Terrenas is picturesque, while the small town of Samana offers a taste of genuine Dominican Republic street life.

 

Snorkelling is a delight at all Cayo Levantado beaches. You may also find opportunities to take up wind surfing and kite surfing. Cabarete, to the east, is a top international windsurfing centre. Deep-sea fishing trips are outstanding throughout the Dominican Republic, with tuna, sea bass and blue marlin among the catch. There are excellent diving opportunities in the Samana region, with caves, wrecks and coral reefs. There are good shallow dives for beginners. Keen divers will find the Samana coast offers some of the most adventurous diving in the Dominican Republic, notably the Cabo Samana Cliff.