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From March 31 and to April 15, welcome to the world’s largest mating & calving grounds, the Silver Bank of the Dominican Republic. This spectacular surface activity includes the option to swim & snorkel with North Atlantic humpback whales. Get ready to observe whales playing, vying for each other’s attention, nursing and jumping. Professional guides instruct tourists on whale etiquette, allowing the whales to choose when they interact and to set the terms of the interaction. The Silver Bank Sanctuary, situated roughly 80 nautical miles north of resort city of Puerto Plata, is one of only two areas in the entire world where nature lovers can experience an in-water encounter with humpback whales. Don’t miss this unique chance to see humpback whales. Buy excursions from only licensed providers who follow anti-COVID protocols. Check the best Punta Cana excursions here → https://everythingpuntacana.com/product-category/excursions/

GFNY cycling event will be held for the second time in Punta Cana. Participants will ride bikes leaving from Bluemall Puntacana, passing through the Eastern Cordillera and returning in Miches (both distances). On the way back, they will pass through the area of Anamuya and Macao. The route starts from the very heart of Punta Cana and has the options of long route, 150 kilometers and 973 meters of elevation or short route, 94 kilometers and 398 meters of elevation with partially closed and controlled traffic. Check all interesting Punta Cana events here → https://everythingpuntacana.com/events/

The seventh Edition of the Dominican Gastronomic Forum: Safeguarding the Heritage of Dominican Flavor, organized by the Sabores Dominicanos Foundation, will be held online through the portal saboresdominicanos.org.do from March 13 to April 10, 2021. The forum is part of the activities of the international event in Italy, “Terra Madre Salone del Gusto 2020: Our food, our planet, our future”. The forum offers an inclusive research and analysis space, with an active integration of chefs, restaurant representatives, gastronomy experts, journalists, students and teachers from the hospitality, tourism and gastronomy areas of the main Dominican schools. Check all interesting Punta Cana events here → https://everythingpuntacana.com/events/

Another colorful exhibition opening an opportunity to experience the Dominican carnival without actually being present at the real event (which is not celebrated in 2021 due to the pandemic) is held at Agora Mall until March 14th. It is a good chance to observe unique carnival costumes and characters while shopping at the mall. The exhibits are located at different levels to ensure social distancing. La Vega Carnival reaches 125 years of history being commemorated with an exhibition of 20 costumes from 16 groups.

Although this year the Dominican Republic did not witness its traditional carnival, the months of February and March are filled up with cultural experiences and events that will satisfy all culture-lovers. Throughout March, the emblematic Saviñón Building will host the permanent exhibition “Ciudad Colonial Viva” to emphasize the importance of the Colonial City development for the Dominican economy, tourism, history and culture. The exhibition features graphic material telling the story of transformation, beautification, improvements in urban mobility and modernization of the facilities of the Colonial City. Check all about Punta Cana here → https://everythingpuntacana.com/

Not only the capital of the country hosts exhibitions and multidisciplinary events dedicated to the national carnival, but other major cities as well. Until March 14, do not miss the opportunity to visit the first National Carnival Exhibition in Puerto Plata, with costumes and characters from the carnival of the different provinces. Held at the Commerce Club in front of Plaza Independencia, it is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The exhibition is carried out according to the health protocols established by the Dominican Government, maintaining physical distance and with the mandatory use of face masks. The purpose of this exhibition is not to lose the tradition of carnival, which for decades is one of the Dominican cultural displays. The costumes are made of recycled materials. Check all about Punta Cana here → https://everythingpuntacana.com/

From February 28 to March 5, Casa de Campo golf’s team hosts a new edition of the renowned Winter Pro Am Series. The 34th Annual Caribbean International Pro Am II will be organized at such championship courses as The Links, Dye Fore and Teeth of the Dog. The event is a perfect getaway for golf groups or families. Teams must consist of one professional and three amateurs. Strict sanitary protocol will be enforced at the event in 2021. Check all about Punta Cana here → https://everythingpuntacana.com/

Traditionally celebrated on February 27, Dominican Independence Day is the Dominican Republic’s National Day commemorating independence from Haiti gained in 1844. The celebration of independence coincides with a national carnival in the Dominican Republic which in 2021 is not celebrated due to ANTI-COVID regulations and restrictions. Usually, every Sunday during the month of February, parades take place in every major city and region around the country. The carnival season culminates with Independence Day celebrations on February 27. This day, locals honor their founding fathers, Juan Pablo Duarte, Ramón Matías Mella and Francisco del Rosario Sánchez in the “Puerta del Conde”, in Santo Domingo, where the declaration of their war for Independence took place, on February 27, 1844. The president of the Dominican Republic gives an annual speech on this day to pay tribute as well. Check all about Punta Cana here → https://everythingpuntacana.com/

The Dominican Cycling Federation invites everyone to the 42nd edition of the “Vuelta Independencia Nacional”, the leading cycling race that celebrates Dominican Independence Day. The event will be held under a strict sanitary protocol to protect all participants from COVID-19. The race will be held from February 22 to February 28, with athletes overnighting in the capital or in Punta Cana hotels. Check all about Punta Cana here → https://everythingpuntacana.com/

Juan Pablo Duarte Day is a public holiday in the Dominican Republic, observed on 26th January. It commemorates the birth of the most auspicious founding father of the Dominican Republic. Schools and colleges commemorate the founding father with special classes and thematic conferences. Check all Punta Cana secrets in our blog → https://everythingpuntacana.com/category/blog/

The Day of the Lady of Altagracia (high grace) is a national Dominican holiday celebrated on January 21. It is one of two national holidays dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Our Lady of Altagracia is a portrait of the Virgin Mary. The Virgin Mary is the Patron Saint of the Dominican Republic and more than 800,000 visit the Basilica of La Altagracia in Higuey to see the image of Our Lady of Altagracia each year. This festival was originally held on August 15th (Assumption of Mary) but was moved to January 21st to celebrate a victory over the French in 1690. The other national holiday dedicated to the Virgin Mary is Our Lady of Mercedes Day on September 24. Check all about Punta Cana here → https://everythingpuntacana.com/