Top 4 souvenirs to buy in Punta Cana
It has become a tradition for tourists to take with them some kind of memorabilia of the place they visit to keep such a wonderful experience alive in their memory. However, many times we ask ourselves which would be the best souvenir to truly capture the essence of those unforgettable days without falling into the typical cheap souvenirs that carry neither an emotional nor a historical part. Fortunately, in places such as Punta Cana, you will find authentic Dominican products that will make you relive the experience every time you look at them, even after returning home from your trip. Here are some of the souvenirs you must take home after your trip to Punta Cana:
1.- Limé dolls
Commonly known among locals as “Dominican faceless dolls”. Created in 1981 by the renowned Dominican artist Liliana Mera Limé who wanted to represent the Dominican people in a unified way. Therefore, their lack of facial features, as Limé saw a way to represent the great variety of ethnic and racial groups around the world. Traditionally they were made with red clay, however, nowadays it is common to find them made out of ceramic and clay of other colors. You can find these nice dolls in almost any gift shop in Punta Cana and even with street vendors. It will be difficult not to recognize them with their faceless heads and their traditional costumes.
2.- A historical currency
If you enter a jewelry shop in your trip to Punta Cana, you’ll surely find gold or silver coins from the famous Galleon of Our Lady of Conception. These are commonly sold in the form of necklaces and pendants accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. It’s the perfect opportunity to take home a piece of the country’s true history that dates back to the sinking of one of the richest Spanish galleons after a fatal voyage in 1641. For years, it was targeted by thousands of treasure hunters as they looked for a real fortune in the depths of the Caribbean Sea, it was not until 1978 that the ship was found and with it, its mythical treasure.
3.- Larimar
If you’re looking for something special for the ladies, what better option than a beautiful piece of jewelry? Especially when it’s made with semi-precious stones. One of the most beautiful and typical found in the Dominican Republic is larimar. A beautiful sky-blue stone that you’ll only be able to find on this Caribbean island. In Punta Cana you’ll find a wide range of pieces with larimar, such as pendants, earrings, bracelets, rings, among many others to fit every taste. Even more elaborate arrangements where local craftsmen create pieces where they combine larimar with amber, coral and silver. It has a beautiful color that combines perfectly with the blue of the sea of Punta Cana whose rarity of tonalities make it a unique mineral in its kind and one of the most desired ones in the world.
4.- Rum
It may not be the typical souvenir, but it is a typical element of the Dominican Republic and, without a doubt, it cannot be missing from your vacations. Its extensive sugarcane
plantations have granted the Dominican Republic the status of “the best cradle of rum”, which gained special importance around the 19th century, when some of the most famous cellars to date began to emerge such as Bermudez and Brugal. This way you can take with you the opportunity to relive some of the most famous Dominican recipes with the authentic rum from the area.
Whether you buy these souvenirs to remember your trip or as a gift for your loved ones, without a doubt, it’ll be a material reference of the memory of that experience that you enjoyed so much in the company of your family or your partner. Do not forget to take one of them home after your next trip to Punta Cana.
