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Punta
Cana is
the name
of a
region
in the
easternmost
tip of
the
Dominican
Republic.
Covering
about
420,000
m2
(approximately
1,100
acres),
the
region
is home
to a
coastline
of sandy
white
beaches
and to a
"town"
of the
same
name.
Located
in the
province
of La
Altagracia
and
population
estimated
at
100,000,
the
region
borders
the
Atlantic
Ocean to
the
east. To
the
north,
it
borders
Bávaro
and El
Cortecito
beaches.
It also
limits
with
Cabeza
de Toro,
Cabo
Engańo
and
further
west
with
Juanillo.
Despite
the area
being
fairly
deserted,
the
proximity
of Punta
Cana to
other
major
resort
areas
such as
Bávaro
and
Uvero
Alto
make the
town one
of the
top
Caribbean
destinations.
Peak
Season:
Peak
season
in Punta
Cana
tends to
run from
December
to
April.
Prices
in both
airfare
and
hotel
increase
dramatically
during
these
times,
while
dropping
in the
summer
and
early
fall
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When
shooting
in Punta
Cana
you'll
find
all the locations
you need
for your
production.
Whether
you need
tennis
courts,
golf
courses,
sailing,
kayaking,
4-wheeling
excursions,
deep sea
scenes,
diving
or
snorkelling
facilities,
you will
not run
out of
locations
to shoot
at.
Shoot catalogs
under
water
amongst
the
coral
reefs
that go
on for
miles or
shoot
all of
the sea
life
surrounding
them. At
the
Manati
Park you
can
shoot
swimsuits
while
your
models
swim
with
dolphins.
There
are
stables
where
you can
shoot
your
models
horseback
riding.
Go to
the
Western
hemisphere's
first
European
settlement
called
Santo
Domingo
(a 3
hours
drive
but
worth
it) where
centuries
of
heritage
is still
preserved.
Shoot
white-water
river
rafting
down the
Rio Yasque
river
and
experience
shooting
at
waterfalls,
vertical
drops
and
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Dominican
Republic
Locations Scouts
Dominican
Republic
Locations Scouts
will help you
get the most out
of your time and
budget when
shooting in
Punta-Cana.
We
offer Location
Scouting and
Management,
Production
Management and
Logistics,
Customs Liaison
and a wide range
of production
services to make
your shoot
successful
whether you're
in Film &
Television or
Photography &
Print.
This website
tells you how...
Come Visit and
you'll see why
we're called
"The Republic of
Colors"!!!!!
According
to your brief,
we arrange a
location
scouting to fit
in with your
schedule.
Location
Scouting and
Fixing, Location
Management
The Dominican
Republic is a
great place to
shoot. Whatever
type of location
you need is
here. Filming in
the Dominican
Republic is
easier than
you'd think.
We'll find you
the best spots,
send you shots
and organize
filming
permission - in
no time.
More
details...>>
Production
Assistance &
Facilitation,
Research and
Translation
Do you need a
minibus in Monte
Christi, an
obscure prop and
an interview
organized or
some in depth
research in
Punta Cana? (And
none of your
team speak
Spanish?) Our
experienced,
hard-working
team will take
the pain out of
production for
you.
More
details...>>
Casting and
Costumes
Be it a for
a couple of
extras or a cast
of hundreds
we've got the
contacts that
make finding and
dressing your
cast quick and
easy.
More
details...>>
Stills
Production
Services
We can
assist your
stills shoot in
terms of
scouting,
permissions and
logistical
support. We have
skilled
photographers on
the team to fill
all your
requirements.
More
details...>>
Logistics,
Accommodations,
Catering, Craft
Service
It's in the
details. We'll
make sure
everything gets
there and back.
Everyone has
their
transportation
arranged and a
hotel room, and
that you get
quality location
catering. All
without trashing
your budget.
More here...>>
Crew, Equipment
Hire, Set
Security and
Fire Safety
From
ready-made
production crews
or freelancers
you can trust,
to great deals
on the best
equipment, or if
you'd like to
set that
location on
fire, we'll help
you maximize
your budget and
streamline your
production.
Here's how...>>
Locations
The
Dominican
Republic is an
exceptionally
diverse place.
This little
gallery aims to
give you a feel
of some of the
possible
ambiences you
can find here.
We're here to
find locations
for you, please
contact us if
you need a recce
organized. We'll
supply you with
digital images
in no time at
all.
Have a
look...>>
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The
Dominican
Republic
Advantages: |
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Administrative
and
logistics
paper
work and
preparation
made
easy by
Dominican
Republic
Productions
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A great
variety
of
scenery
and
places
for
shootings
on the
same
island
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The
weather
conditions
makes it
possible
to work
on
productions
12
months a
year
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Direct
flights
are
available
daily
to/from
major
cities
in the
United
States,
Canada
and
Europe
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A large
choice
in
accommodation,
villas,
resorts,
hotels
etc.
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Local
and
international
professional
crews
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Castings
- local
actors
and
extras
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Accessories
-
wardrobe
staff
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Production
costs
are
reasonable
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Climate
Punta Cana has a
tropical
climate.
Although it is
mildly windy,
the ocean in the
area is mainly
shallow, with
several natural
marine pools in
which visitors
can bathe. The
weather is
fairly constant,
with an average
temperature of
26°C. The
hottest season
lasts from April
to November, and
during the day
temperatures
might reach
32°C. From
December to
March,
temperatures
during the
evening are
around 20°C.
Very little rain
falls around the
area, mostly
because of the
flat landscape.
The summer
months tend to
be very warm and
very humid. It
is suggested to
wear loose
fitting, cotton
clothing – so
pack light.
Santo Domingo:
This is the
first European
settlement of
the Western
Hemisphere. It
has preserved
its colonial
heritage for
more than five
centuries, and
is recognized by
UNESCO as a
world heritage
site. Come to
visit the first
Cathedral of the
Americas or the
Alcazar de
Colon, the
palace of Diego,
son of
Christopher
Columbus.
Altos de
Chavon:
A modern-day
artist's village
resembling a
16th century
Mediterranean
town. It is set
upon a
spectacular
hillside cliff
overlooking the
winding Chavon
River. It is
home to a 5000
seat
amphitheater, an
archeological
museum, craft
workshops,
artist’s studios
and an
assortment of
galleries and
restaurants.
Bavaro Runners:
A
highly popular
safari excursion
in the area,
experience the
real people,
scenery and life
of the Dominican
Republic. During
your day, visit
typical
Dominican homes,
authentic
sugarcane
plantations, and
go horseback
riding on a
spectacular
beach.
Saona
Island:
Take a day
trip to this
spectacular
island set in
the natural
reserve of The
Parque Nacional
del Este. Relax
on powder white
sands, where
palm-studded
beaches meet the
soft surf of the
Caribbean
waters, and
sometimes even
dolphins swim
alongside your
catamaran!
Manati Park:
For
the animal
lovers this park
features exotic
fish, horses,
parrots and the
chance to swim
with real
dolphins! Stroll
along the lush
gardens, take
pictures of the
beautiful
orchids and
tropical plants,
or buy some
local crafts in
the souvenir
shops.
They have an
exhibition of
Taino artifacts
and modern
ancestors of the
indigenous tribe
dress in their
tribal regalia
and dance. They
also feature a
traditional
smudge (burning
of tobacco).
Marinarium:
In
this unique
water park you
can experience
some of the best
snorkeling in
the area,
complete with
nurse sharks and
sting rays!
Enjoy a Coco
Loco as you
cruise along the
coast to your
final stop, a
waist deep
natural pool in
the sea.
Aquatic Tours:
Spectacular
2-passenger
speed boats
where you can
cruise the
coastline in
style. Snorkel
equipment and
instructions
included!
Dolphin Island:
A
short boat ride
takes you to a
floating
platform where
visitors can
swim with
trained dolphins
right in the
sea. The package
includes 15
minutes of free
time with these
unique
creatures.
Seaquarium:
Scuba diving
with a twist;
Seaquarium is
the unique tour
that pairs you
with a diving
helmet and
allows you to
walk the bottom
of the clear
waters with an
unforgettable
view of reef and
coral life- no
certification
required!
Rafting:
Situated near
the town of
Jarabacoa, come
and visit the
“Dominican Alps”
where 18
different
waterfalls
cascade between
chasms of rock
to water the
rich, fertile
earth below. If
you’re a
whitewater fan,
The Rio Yasque
is the longest
river in the
Caribbean and
offers
challenging
courses like the
“Mike Tyson”
which features a
12-foot vertical
drop. Please
keep in mind
that there are
no day trips to
this area from
Punta Cana, due
to the distance.
Helicopter
Tours:
Change
perspective and
take your
pictures of the
Punta Cana
coastline from
hundreds of feet
in the air. Fly
over lush
palm-studded
coastlines, golf
courses, vast
stretches of
white sandy
beaches, and an
array of
shipwrecks.
Segway Tours:
Inside Bavaro
Hotel's Complex,
take an
interesting trip
over one of the
popular Segway
vehicles
available for
rent (about 30$
per person for a
1 hour journey).
Accompanied by
local guides, in
a matter of
minutes they
will teach you
how to control
one of the
company´s All
Terrain X2,
running through
rough terrain
and accessing
beautiful
beaches with it.
Punta Cana Mikes
Dominican
Adventure:
Bavaro Dominican
Republic. While
other quality
tours show you
the country in
larger groups,
PC Mikes, offers
you a much more
upclose and
personal view of
the country in
small groups.
Visit areas,
seldom visited
by tourists and
experience the
real un-scripted
countryside! No
staged
events....Dominican
Reality!! Choose
from 3 unique
tours!!! All
tours personally
guided by an
English (native
language)
speaking guide.
Dominican
Republic info
links
Weather
Forecast: -
Barahona
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Bayahibe
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Boca Chica |
Cabarete
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Juan Dolio
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La Romana
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Puerto Plata
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Punta Cana
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Samaná
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San Cristobal
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San Francisco de
Macoris |
Santiago |
Santo Domingo
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Sosua
Sunrise and
Sunset for -
Santo Domingo
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Current local
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Santo Domingo:
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