“Concerts and festivals in 2025 are poised for more significant growth as fans continue to cross continents to experience live music.” In case it wasn’t on your radar, Punta Cana’s Carnival is quickly approaching, kicking off on the first Sunday of February and running every Sunday until Independence Day on February 27. The festival offers the perfect opportunity for travelers to immerse themselves in a transformative, cultural experience and Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda provides the ideal base to enjoy it all.
Here’s how guests can spend 24 unforgettable hours during Carnival while staying at Bahia Principe Luxury Esmeralda:
- Morning Oceanfront Start: Begin the day with breakfast at Caicu, a beachfront buffet offering a variety of dishes to suit all tastes and dietary needs.
- Afternoon Carnival Immersion: Head to Punta Cana’s Carnival to experience the vibrant parades, lively traditional music, and stunning costumes. Learn about cultural costumes like the Diablo Conjuelo (Lame Devil), the carnival’s iconic figure that represents the battle between good and evil.
- Evening with Authentic Dominican Dining: Savor dinner at El Taino, where Dominican-inspired dishes such as mofongo, churrasco with concón, and fried fish are elevated with a gourmet touch.
- Post-dinner Entertainment: Experience MATUM, a theatrical performance that brings Taino mythology to life through dance, music, and storytelling. After the show, guests can head to the Latin-inspired disco to dance the night away to the rhythms of bachata, one of the Dominican Republic’s most beloved musical genres.
