Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine January 2018 | Page 247

Events
MID-JANUARY to
MARCH
Whale-Watching Season
3,000 to 5,000 whales migrate to the
waters of the Samaná Bay during these
months. You can book a guided boat tour
or view from the observatory in Punta
Balandra.
MARCH 3
Puntacana Village Carnival
Colourful parades and costumed
characters depicting various aspects of the
Dominican Republic’s African, European,
and indigenous Taino cultures are evident
throughout this carnival. What is a carnival
without food, lots of music and dancing...
“ You’ll be treated to all of the above. It is
a colourful experience to be shared and
enjoyed by both visitors and locals.
MARCH 19 - 25
PGA Tour 2018
The world’s foremost golf tour will be held
in Punta Cana at the Corales Golf Club.
For more information about events in the
Dominican Republic, visit:
www.godominicanrepublic.com/events
© Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism