Los Corales beach in Punta Cana, located 20 kilometers south of Cancun, at the end of the hotel zone, is a must-see tourist destination, where you can enjoy its incredible turquoise blue crystalline waters and fine white sand.
In addition, it is easily accessible for the elderly and people with disabilities.
It is the perfect place to relax under the tropical sun or, if you wish, participate in water activities such as snorkeling and scuba diving.
In addition, this beach allows all types of pets on leash. Its waves are perfect for pets to come in and play and enjoy the sand and waves of the sea in an unforgettable afternoon.
It is advisable to carry bags to collect dog feces, which should be disposed of in the indicated place.
Since this is a recreational place, where every tourist is going to have a good time, both the dog and the dog’s owner must be polite to the community and other visitors.
How to get around the coral reefs beach area
Getting around Playa Los Corales is very easy, this beach has local transportation including cabs and buses; although for more freedom there is the possibility of renting cars and motorcycles.
The language spoken in the area is Spanish and the official currency is the Dominican peso, although credit cards are accepted in most tourist establishments.
Weather in Los Corales Beach of Punta Cana
The climate as in the different beaches of Punta Cana is tropical and warm most of the year with fairly stable temperatures.
January and February are the mildest months with an average temperature of about 29 degrees Celsius during the day and nights that do not drop below 19 degrees Celsius.
The warmest period is from June to October, with daytime temperatures of about 31º and nighttime temperatures of over 22 degrees Celsius.
In addition, between the months of December to April it hardly rains, only 6 to 7 days a month, which is why it is considered the dry season.
It is especially between the months of May and October, the months of more rain, about 13 days per month. In addition, the danger of hurricanes prevails especially in the month of September.
The best time to travel to Los Corales Beach
This quiet beach is very popular on weekends or during rest periods. It has palapas, garbage cans, parking area, among many other things that help to keep it completely clean.
The best time to enjoy a perfect vacation in Playa Los Corales is between December and April, when rainfall is lower and temperatures are much warmer.
At this time, the sea water remains turquoise blue and crystal clear with a temperature between 26 and 27º, which is why it is the most expensive time to travel.
From May to November the prices are somewhat more affordable, although it is possible to catch the occasional storm.
During the months of September, October and full Monday it is visited by a large number of blue crabs to spawn.
The best restaurants in Playa los Corales
Among the best restaurants near Playa Los Corales, where to taste the best typical Caribbean dishes, we find:
- Captain Cook Restaurant
- Kaboclo Wine & Steak House
- Villa Blanca Beach Club & Restaurant
- Casa Nostra Punta Cana
- Punta Cana Brewery
- Soles
- Pirata Bar Lounge
- Etc.
Among the main typical dishes of the area to be tasted we find:
- Cerviche: Popular recipe of fish, seafood or a combination of these. They are paired with citrus and other ingredients such as vegetables and cereals.
- Arepas: The arepa is a bread roll made by women. It is served filled in many ways with chicken – avocado and mayonnaise; with chicken – avocado and white cheese; etc.
- Empanadas: Empanadas is one of the typical dishes of Caribbean cuisine which consists of cooking food completely wrapped in a dough allowing the meat filling and its additives to be preserved in optimal conditions for a longer period of time.
- Sancocho or Latin stew: It is a very hearty and famous soup associated with celebrations where, depending on the region, meat and offal, corn, vegetables, legumes, tubers, etc. are added.In the Caribbean Coast the sancocho is usually made of fish, with coconut milk, and is complemented with white rice and panela with lemon, a sweet lemonade.
- Grilled meats and barbecue: It is particularly common to eat roast suckling pig and grilled fish.
- Tamal: Tamal is one of the typical dishes of the Caribbean cuisine. It consists of a tasty corn dough stuffed with meat, vegetables, fruits, chili peppers and other foods that are wrapped and cooked in leaves of different plants. It is cooked in water or steamed and can be prepared both sweet and salty.
- Arroz con coco: Typical popular dish prepared by cooking rice in coconut milk.
- Fried yucca: Yucca is one of the most popular tubers used as a base and accompaniment in a large number of recipes.
The best cocktails
Lying under a coconut tree and enjoying a moment of tranquility and relaxation contemplating the calm turquoise blue waters while sipping the best Caribbean cocktails, is an unforgettable pleasure.
Among the most famous and tasty cocktails to taste in the Punta Cana area are:
- Mamajuana
- Banana Mama
- Coco Loco
- Beer
Among the most delicious cocktails , the Mamajuana is the most attractive for tourists.
Made with honey, rum, red wine and a whole series of roots, spices and pieces of wood from the country, the final result is a drink with a unique flavor and a special herbal and woody touch.
The pleasant temperature of the paradisiacal beaches of Punta Cana will be a key point to try the different cocktails and typical drinks of the area that will keep you perfectly hydrated during your vacation days at Playa Los Corales.
Enjoy 240 meters of beachfront with your pet, in a quiet and relaxed way.
