Restoration Day, Comedores, and the Real Bávaro

Day three in Punta Cana: Carlos sorts out his cédula paperwork, eats a proper bandera at a local comedor in Verón, checks out the new Lopesan resort opening, and gets a hurricane-season reality check as the weather turns. Plus the story of Restoration Day and what it means for the island's future. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Dominican Republic: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Dominican Republic guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 3 of Dominican Republic Travel Podcast with Carlos Peña. Carlos Peña is in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Places in this episode: Verón, Bávaro, El Cortecito, Playa Macao, GreenFit Healthy Café, Lopesan Caoba Lagoon Resort, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana, Sweet Home Punta Cana Guest House. Covered: Residency process next steps, Comedor and local food Economics, Restoration Day history, Hurricane season practical preparation, Hurricane season practical preparation, Local districts and economy. Chapters:00:00 Verón02:04 El Cortecito03:41 GreenFit Healthy Café05:10 Bávaro06:23 Sweet Home Punta Cana Guest House07:39 Bar interior08:28 City night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #DominicanRepublic #PuntaCana #Bavaro #Veron #ElCortecito #PlayaMacao #DominicanFood #LaBandera #RestorationDay #TravelPodcast #CaribbeanTravel #ExpatsInDR #LivingInPuntaCana #ResidencyDR #Motoconcho #Guagua #Merengue #Cedula https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/dominican-republic/