Rio San Juan Things To Do

The most popular of things to do in Rio San Juan is the Gri Gri Lagoon. Hire a boat or take an organised boat tour. Highlights include unusual rock formations, thick mangrove trees and fascinating caves. Snorkelling is excellent and diving can also be arranged. The amazingly clear water of the Gri Gri Lagoon is ideal for snorkelling. Idyllic swimming in "La Piscina", a crystal clear pool in a beautiful cove. As dusk falls you will have the chance to observe striking bird life, including vultures.

 

Even the laziest of Rio San Juan holidays should find time to explore the world outside your all-inclusive holiday haven! Many Rio San Juan holiday visitors never stray from their hotel beach, but it is well worth exploring to experience outstanding Caribbean beaches. Beaches around Rio San Juan are among the most natural beaches in the Dominican Republic. Playa Caleton has calm water tranquil and a romantic setting. Wild Playa Grande has lovely coconut palms and huge waves for surfers and boogie boarders. The nearby golf course is stunning. Both these beaches can be reached by tour buses and local taxis in about 20 minutes.

 

Discover a beautiful Caribbean island by taking an excursion from Rio San Juan to Paradise Island. This romantically undeveloped spot is little more than a sand bar, lagoon and coral reef. Easy walks and swimming work up an appetite for local beach buffet specialities! This is a wonderful spot to try snorkelling. The speedboat trip to the island is exhilarating!

Snorkelling is fantastic at many Rio San Juan beaches. You may also be offered opportunities to learn scuba diving and wind surfing. The popular beach at Cabarete is a famous international windsurfing venue. Rio San Juan fishing trips go in search of tuna, sea bass and blue marlin. Horse riding trips explore local ranches. Exciting jeep safaris penetrate the lush mountain jungle scenery. Catamaran trips are also romantic. For the ultimate adrenalin rush try your hand at cliff jumping! For something a little calmer visit local rum and cigar factories or take a shopping tour. Night time tours visit local cocktail bars and restaurants.

 

This popular attraction near Rio San Juan offers plenty of interactive nature experiences. You can get close up to birds, enjoy the dolphin show and swim in Tiger Grotto while observing tigers. Ocean World also offers the chance to touch and swim with dolphins.

Rio San Juan whale watching holidays offer some of the best whale watching in the Dominican Republic. Several tour operators operate whale watching excursions. Over 4000 humpbacked whales arrive off the shores of the Dominican Republic every winter. The best time to see whales in Rio San Juan is in the winter, from January to March.