{"id":4174,"date":"2025-03-03T08:10:16","date_gmt":"2025-03-03T08:10:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/siresortscapcana.com\/?p=4174"},"modified":"2025-10-29T12:22:55","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T12:22:55","slug":"exploring-modern-dominican-culture-in-cap-cana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tanresorts.razibmarketing.net\/cap-cana\/exploring-modern-dominican-culture-in-cap-cana\/","title":{"rendered":"Exploring Modern Dominican Culture in Cap Cana"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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You\u2019re booked at the\u00a0TAN Resorts Marina Cap Cana<\/a>. Now what?<\/p>\n\n\n\n When planning a trip to the Dominican Republic\u2019s most exclusive destination, Cap Cana, and exploring the wider Punta Cana area, you\u2019re likely curious about how to soak in the best Dominican culture has to offer\u2014from food & drinks to nightlife fun\u2014all while rising above the usual tourist traps. The trick is to keep it current: Check out where the locals are going and follow their lead. When in Rome, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n After enjoying TAN Resorts Marina Cap Cana\u2019s signature Dominican show\u2014dazzlingly staged with traditional dancers on the scenic Plaza Flamenco terrace, just outside of Don German Restaurant\u2014venture beyond resort grounds to indulge in modern Dominican culture and explore the vibrant flavors and energetic atmosphere offered by local establishments in Cap Cana and Punta Cana.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are three tips on how to sample the highlights of modern Dominican culture through its dining and nightlife scene when you\u2019re visiting Cap Cana and the greater Punta Cana region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re game to double your helping of the most important meal of the day, we have delicious news: After traditional pastries, eggs, bacon and coffee at the resort\u2019s daily buffet staple The Dugout, take a six-minute drive to BR\u00d6NCH<\/a> in Centro Comercial Las Canas, a cozy spot with a soothing jazz playlist. Tuck into the hearty Dominican breakfast plate wherein the all-star item is mang\u00fa, a savory plantain mash that no traditional Dominican desayuno worth its (abundant) salt is served without. For the best company you can have on a post-breakfast stroll through the shops in Las Canas, order a strong Dominican latte or a Morir So\u00f1ando to go\u2014a refreshing tropical creamsicle that blends fresh orange juice, milk and sugar (or, if you have a supreme sweet tooth, vanilla ice cream).<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n What\u2019s for lunch? You can\u2019t get much more local than visiting the seaside\u00a0Juanillo Grill & Beach Club<\/a>\u00a0and, in between ocean swims, indulging in the chillo al estilo Boca Chica, a battered and zesty red snapper served Dominican-style with salty tostones, fried plantain chips. For your convenience, a complimentary shuttle operated by TAN Resorts Marina Cap Cana gets you to Juanillo in ten minutes and returns to the resort every hour on the hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n After some down time, it\u2019s dinner time! Treat yourself to a chic night out at SBG Punta Cana<\/a>, located in the city\u2019s lively downtown area. SBG\u2019s ample menu deftly combines the best of modern Dominican cuisine\u2014including twists on go-to dishes like roast chicken, churrasco, and grilled octopus\u2014with global favorites, including Mediterranean lambchops and hummus, Korean bao buns, and Japanese sushi rolls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n After dinner, join stylish locals for a night of dancing at Maroca Club<\/a> in downtown Punta Cana, where popular Dominican DJs and visiting acts\u2014from circus performers to go-go dancers\u2014keep the party jamming through a mix of eclectic dance music, including trending pop hits, timeless Caribbean merengue and salsa, and the always reliable reggaet\u00f3n. If you\u2019re there on a particularly eventful evening, you may even catch an impromptu fire-dancing performance or dress up for an all-out theme party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n For a more intimate nightcap, venture to Cap Cana\u2019s the Fishing Lodge complex and order an artisanal cocktail at the speakeasy-esque\u00a0Casa Remedio<\/a>, just steps from TAN Resorts Marina Cap Cana. We suggest their signature Negroni or, if you\u2019re keeping things tropical, a smoky mezcal margarita or classic rum & Coke mixed with one of the Dominican Republic\u2019s favorite top-shelf rum brands, Bacard\u00ed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Make sure your trip to Cap Cana and Punta Cana lasts through Sunday so that you can take in the best local brunch in the area at the recently opened\u00a0Gastro Social Kitchen & Bar<\/a>, located within the Fishing Lodge complex alongside TAN Resorts Marina Cap Cana. If you\u2019re in the market for chicken & waffles, you\u2019re in luck\u2014though, notably, GastroSocial\u2019s chicken is prepared Dominican-style, resembling a scrumptiously crispy chicharr\u00f3n instead of fried chicken \u00e0 la KFC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Post-brunch, hit the shops: While BlueMall Punta Cana<\/a> features stores familiar to any international traveler, you\u2019ll find more local gems, including apparel, bakeries & caf\u00e9s, and restaurants, in The Village Punta Cana<\/a>. Pick up a souvenir\u2014or five\u2014before you board your flight back home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether you\u2019re in Cap Cana and Punta Cana for a long weekend or a week-plus getaway, we hope you\u2019re able to squeeze in some contemporary Dominican culture amid your pool days and sun-soaked trips to the beach. And if you followed our tips above, you\u2019ll be officially \u201cin the know\u201d\u2014and able to keep pace amongst the destination\u2019s friendly and fun locals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Three tips on indulging in current-day Dominican delicacies and dancing when you\u2019re visiting Cap Cana and the greater Punta Cana region. You\u2019re booked at the\u00a0TAN Resorts Marina Cap Cana. Now what? When planning a trip to the Dominican Republic\u2019s most exclusive destination, Cap Cana, and exploring the wider Punta Cana area, you\u2019re likely curious about […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4227,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[17,19,20,21,24,25,26,29,30],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4174","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-beach-vacations","category-family-vacations","category-honeymoon-destinations","category-island-vacations","category-romantic-getaways","category-solo-travel","category-spring-vacations","category-trip-inspiration","category-weekend-getaways"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n1. Spend a day out tasting current Dominican gastronomy.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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