A fun day trip to the San Juan Mall in Punta Cana via local bus system

In today's episode, we go on a half-day trip to Punta Cana's San Juan Mall via the local transit system. We departed the beautiful Melia Punta Cana Beach Resort at 9:30am and returned in time for lunch at 1:00pm.
We rode a doorless transit bus going to the mall, and an air conditioned bus with door on the return trip to the resort.
We visited Jumbo, Ikea, a beautiful grocery store and as a bonus, a beautiful park that featured a botanical garden. The entire excursion only cost us $4 in bus fares. What a bargain!

[@ingepratt8889]

Just got back from Punta Cana today. My wife and I stayed at Melia Caribe Level. Your walking tours helped us to understand the area.

[@PuntaCanaTravelVideos]

Thank you 🙏🏻 for the kind words. Much appreciated.

[@arcadio007]

Thanks for the videos. Really good content. You should do one about ordering an Uber too. I heard interesting stories about getting Ubers in DR.

[@PuntaCanaTravelVideos]

I’ll update my dental records first 😅

[@CarlosRamirez-vo1jt]

Just bought my condo at Mia hermosa - I love the vibe , weather, it’s so so relaxing not having to worried about war - stress --

[@PuntaCanaTravelVideos]

Love the laid back vibe of the Dominican Republic

[@franklinrondon5457]

Not war yet. See whats cooking at the border with Jarty, see whats sorrounding you, Dominicans are way too nice but I think that sooner thank later they gonna defend their country from the African invation.

[@dawnie79]

I'll be arriving in PC on Monday. Not my first visit, my 5th. Would it be safe for myself (F) and 8 yr daughter to take the bus there and back? I've never felt unsafe in PC, but I've never taken the bus. Also would you know where to grab the bus from Vik Areana? I'm sure you don't know all the resort locations and bus stops. Any information will be appreciated.

[@PuntaCanaTravelVideos]

Yes, I think if you use the official buses with doors (Traumabapu) you should be fine. In term of Vik Areana, with regrets, I’m not familiar with the location of that resort

[@dawnie79]

@PuntaCanaTravelVideos thanks for replying! I'll figure it out this week, off to an adventure!

[@user-mq5zt5zq1u]

Nice

[@PuntaCanaTravelVideos]

Thank you

[@catherinegauthier]

How far is the Sa Juan mall from where we will be staying at Whala Bavaro and where would be find a bus stop ? Thanks for your video’s I really enjoy them

[@PuntaCanaTravelVideos]

Directly across the street from Don Pio’s restaurant is an unfinished building - stand under the small palm tree across the street and flag the bus as it approaches. Expect a 15-20 minute bus ride to the mall.

[@PuntaCanaTravelVideos]

See my Los Corales walking video for directions to Don Pio’s - just down the street from Whala

[@catherinegauthier]

@@PuntaCanaTravelVideos i was just wondering when you mention dollars are you referring to US dollars or do all the small shops bars and restaurants only take the Dominican Peso

[@PuntaCanaTravelVideos]

Yes - US dollars - but generally speaking, we use pesos off resort and US dollars on resort for tipping

[@catherinegauthier]

@@PuntaCanaTravelVideos when your on your way back from the mall the bus you take back is it written on the front of the bus Los Coralas or do you do the same as when you left for there just stand on the side of the road and wave the bus down? Another thing is the bus fare $100 US?