Discover Playa Juanillo

Without a doubt, one of the best beaches in Punta Cana is Playa Juanillo. 

Located in the Cap Cana area, its remoteness has made Playa Juanillo one of the preferred places for people travelling with friends or family, especially with children. In this area, the water is especially clear and calm, so swimming will be enjoyable for all members of the family. 

How to get to Playa Juanillo 

There are several ways to get here. You can stay at a hotel near the beach, but if you prefer to stay in other places such as Playa Bávaro and take a day trip to visit Playa Juanillo, the best way of getting here is by booking one of the many tours that are offered that usually leave from Playa Bávaro to Cap Cana, where a catamaran then sets sail for Playa Juanillo. 

During the journey, you have the chance to do different activities, such as snorkelling. Don’t miss out on this opportunity, since in this area there is a coral reef full of life and attractive colours that will make this experience truly unforgettable in this privileged environment in the Caribbean Sea. It will undoubtedly be one of the most special memories you’ll have of your holidays. 

The next destination will be Playa Juanillo. Upon arrival, you’ll see in first person how its natural beauty will leave you speechless. Its fine white sand with scattered coconut palm trees, along with the gentle Caribbean Sea with its turquoise waters, make it a true paradise to enjoy as a couple, with family or friends.

What to do in Playa Juanillo 

Without a doubt, one of the attractions of this beach is its location, overflowing with nature everywhere you look, where you have to get pretty far away in order to start seeing the first tall buildings that fortunately do not spoil this idyllic view. You’ll be immersed in nature at all times. In addition, those who have visited highlight that the area is less crowded than other beaches, making it the ideal option for those looking to get away from the crowds and disconnect on an even deeper level during their holidays.

Once you reach the beach, the best thing to do is go for a walk to discover the beach in all its splendour. Strolling along the shore, admiring its vegetation and taking the necessary photographs are the perfect way to enjoy this beach. Once you have explored this area on foot, you can relax and rest under the shade of one of the coconut palm trees, making you feel as if you were in a movie as you feel the gentle sea breeze that provides a feeling of peace and quiet, along with the gentle murmuring of the sea. Or you can rest on one of the sunbeds that you can find here.

But for those looking to do something other than just relaxing in the sun, there are countless activities to do here. The favourites for those travelling with friends are usually volleyball or football, where you can show off your skills on the winning team. But without a doubt, windsurfing and kitesurfing are among the most popular activities. With these two options, if you’re travelling with your family and kids, they’ll be able to learn something new while staying active at all times, enjoying new and exciting activities that will be the perfect memory of a unique experience to take back from their visit to Playa Juanillo. In Playa Juanillo, you can hire instructors or sign up at a windsurf or kitesurf school that offer courses for all levels. In addition, you’ll also find the option to rent kayaks to tour the coast at your own pace with incredible views of the beach from the sea.

Where to eat in Playa Juanillo 

But in Playa Juanillo, not only can you sunbathe or do different fun activities, but the beach is also an incredible spot when it comes to food, since you can find excellent restaurants here such as La Mona or Little John, two of the most popular in the area. The latter has a colourful van that has become the quintessential photocall on the beach, where each person who visits takes a fun photograph. Taking your picture here is practically a requirement, immortalising this special moment. Among the dishes that stand out in these restaurants is, of course, the succulent lobster. Cooked on the spot with all the freshness of seafood that is caught daily, it is sure to be a hit if you feel like enjoying this delicacy with your family or friends.

If you’ve booked a tour from places like Playa Bávaro in Punta Cana, you should leave for Playa Juanillo early in the day in order to fully enjoy everything this place has to offer, and then head back at dusk.