PUNTA CANA / BAVARO / EL CORTECITO / MERCHANT DIRECTORY

CLICK THE LINKS BELOW FOR REPUTABLE LOCAL BUSINESS SPONSORS IN THE PUNTA CANA, BAVARO AND EL CORTECITO AREA.  THE MAJORITY OF THESE COMPANIES SPEAK ENGLISH.

More businesses coming.  If you are a reputable business in the Punta Cana / Bavaro area, and would like to advertise here, please contact Maria Williams mwilliams77@att.net for more information.

1) Dominican Republic Guide online (representing several English speaking companies and services in Punta Cana/ Bavaro)
http://www.drguideonline.com/ 
2) Punta Cana Guide to Restaurants, Night Life, Hotels, Golf, Shopping, various service providers and more http://www.puntacanaclick.com/home (English)
3)  DR YELLOW PAGES: http://www.paginasamarillas.com.do/Intro/begin.aspx
(sorry this is in Spanish only at this time)
4) Bavaro News http://www.bavaronews.com/
5)  DR1-Daily News in the Dominican Republic: http://www.dr1.com/travel/puntacana
6)  Punta Cana TV- The Most current guide for Punta Cana Restaurants, new businesses, Hotels, activities and events http://puntacanatv.com
7)  Winne – World Investment News / Dominican Republic http://www.winne.com/dr/links00.html

Attorneys / Legal Services
Ascot Advisory - http://www.ascot-advisory.com

Airport
Punta Cana International – includes flight status information
http://www.puntacanainternationalairport.com

Appliances
Electromuebles Punta Cana / Jose Gabot A, President / 809-430-0909/ 809-697-3973/ jfgabota@hotmail.com / Plaza Genero, Veron
also sells affordable indoor and outdoor furniture

Auto Repair, Body (Collision) Repair, paint & mechanical repairs
Quality Auto Repair and Color Center - Bavaro Punta Cana (Barcelo to Veron Km5 casi esq. boulevard - next to Don Pablo Cigar Factory and showroom) lcepin@qualitycolorcenter.com
Ask for Lenin Cepin – she speaks excellent English and is very helpful

Banks
Popular Bank:  Thania Rochell-Branch Manager - Bavaro Shopping Plaza
Office: 809-552-9100 / 809-697-1187/ Fax: 809-552-0652/  trochell@bpd.com.do / http://www.bancopopular.com.do

Scotia Bank: Ricardo Sharpe – Branch Manager - Plaza Brias de Bavaro - Office: 809-552-1500 ext. 23 / Cell:  809 567-7268 / 809-554-2522 / Fax:  809-5521504 ext. 1511 / www.do.scotiabank.com /  juancarlos.batista@scotiabank.com / drinfo@scotiabank.com  

BHD Bank -Wendy Diaz / 809-552-0953 ext. 4121 http://www.bhd.com.do/  wdiaz@bhd.com.do

Boat/ Fishing Charters – click for current list

Cable Service (TV) and Installation
Silver Cable 809-425-4000 / 809-435-4001 serviso.olcliente@silvercablenet.com

Car Dealerships

Car Rentals
Budget:  Carlos Cedeno/ District Director:  Office: 1-809-985-2830 / Cell: 1-809-696-6401 / c.cedeno@budget.com.do / www.budget.com.do  Tell Carlos Maria Williams/ Reliable Realty DR referred you for a possible discount (based on seasonal request to actual on-site inventory).

EuropeCar (Bavaro) - 1-809-686-2861 / http://locations.europcar.co.uk/do/punta-cana-bavaro-car-hire/index.html

Casinos- click for current list

Cell Phones / Laptops, WiFi, Etc.
Codetel- 809-549-0448/ https://www.codetel.com.do

Orange- http://www.orange.com.do

Computer/Laptop Sales, Repairs & Services
Office Max DR – 809-552-1277 officemax@yahoo.com Plaza Artistica, El Cortecito strip
(For English, ask for Jennifer)

Electronics

Excursions
RELIABLE REALTY DR NOW PROVIDES BOOKING AND COORDINATION SERVICES – Please contact Tracey Abraham our Office Administrator at reliableagent2@att.net or call our office at: 1-809-552-0898

Make a Difference Tour: http://www.freewebs.com/puntacanamike

Click here for many more excursion options

NOTE: All Tour operators Reliable Realty represents are reputable and licensed companies who have a proven track record. The prices we offer are always 20% – 25% less than resort pricing.

Florist
Floresteria Sisay – Plaza Buganvillas (El Cortecito) - 809-552-1231

Framing (pictures- art)
Arte Oriental –Padre Billini, Higuey / 809-554-6087/ 809-605-8985/ arteorientalrd@gmail.com BEST PRICES AND SERVICES AROUND.  (i.e. framing five large paintings cost around $250.00 including delivery to Bavaro/ Punta Cana)

Furniture
Unicane Bavaro – www.unicanebavaro.com  (Emilio) 809-468-4833/ 809-984-3200 cell

Ilumel:  Punta Cana Shopping Mall, 809-732-7337 / Blvd. Turistico del Este
Punta Cana / http://www.ilumel.com/web/site.php?lng=en

Bamblue Deco – Gina Belzunce / 809-913-3111/ bamblue-deco@hotmail.com

Golf Resorts- click for current list

Grocery Stores
Chiccoella Super Mercado – In El Dorado Plaza

Hair Salon
Peluqueria & Estelica Los Corales Salon Los Corales Commercial Village- Ask for Linda, the owner from Sweden. Offering Wella & L’Oreal Products

Hardware stores
Las Americanas – Frusia/ Bavaro – also have good selection of housewares, appliances, small appliances, linens and some indoor/ outdoor furniture

Hospitals
Hospitan Hospital / www.hospitan.es

Hospitals, Doctors, Pharmacies – click to view current list

Hotels - (all-inclusive) – click for current list

Housewares / Kitchenware
Hotel DepotWarehouse:  Ask for Aneurys (speaks English) - Carretara Ru, Areana Gorda – Bavaro. Ph. 809-688-8929/ Fax: 809-688-8937 / cell:  829-345-7022
administracionhoteldepot@hotmail.com - Houseware/Kitchenware/ small appliances.  Specializing in Restaurant and Hotel bulk needs including large kitchen/ restaurant appliances and supplies.  No linens.

Insurance
Manuel O. Matos, Brea & Asociados: ALL- Home, Car, Life, Boat / Fernando Otero  or Milka – Office: 809-532-0606 office/ Cell: 809-820-2035 cell – Please tell them Todd or Maria Williams from Reliable Realty DR referred you for prompter service.
fotero@momatos.com / www.momatos.com

Internet Connection / Installation
TriCom:  (Ask for Johnny De La Cruz who speaks English) / Office: 809-646-0365   
Arena Gordo – Riu Plaza Larimar, Local no. 5, Frusia/ Bavaro/ www.wifitel.net.do  

Jewelry – (gifts)
L'Torpedo Cigars and Jewelry Los Corales Commercial Village district- Ask for Lana – the American owner. High end Larimar & Amberjewelry at affordable prices. Rolled cigars on site, specialty flavored rums, and more…

Laundrymat’s / Drycleaners -

Language Schools
Pilotage International Language Schools – Certified and non-profit organization with offices in the U.S. and abroad.  Eliane Sanger, Executive Director/ Ave. Estados Unidos in Plaza Tres Center, Local 20 (next to the Caribe Supermercado) in Bavaro / Toll Free   1-888-217-4122 (message) Office:  809-552-1205/ Cell:  829-420-5745 Specializing in Spanish and English classes (beginner to expert levels).  Also French and Russian. 
CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS

Cap Cana Heritage International school / www.heritageschool.edu.do

Mail and Delivery Services: (parcel mail, small packages)
Mail Boxes Etc (MBE): UPS, DSL or FED-EX  / Mail box/ EPS/P.O. Box Services              
809-552-6399 / fax: 809-552-0520.  English is limited, so if you must speak to someone in English directly please email the Vice President Ralph Pelegrin at
Ralph.pelegrin@codetel.net.do / bavaro@mbe.com.do 

Maid / Cleaning and Housekeeping Services -

Motorcycle or Scooter Rental
El Hilton- Dr. Hilton Perades (Manager), Office:  809-552-6923 / Cell:  809-860-7943 / El Hilton Mini Market, Espana Ave. Bavaro
They also rent Harley Davidson and cell phones

Movie Theatre (Cinema)
Palacio del Cine (Bavaro) – in the Palma Real Shopping Village http://www.uepa.com/new_article.aspx?id=15649

Office Supplies/ Computer software/ hardware and repair
Office Max DR –809-552-1277 officemax@yahoo.com Plaza Artistica, El Cortecito strip
(For English, ask for Jennifer)

Pet Stores
Pet-Food-Shop – 809-675-4903 / Plaza El Dorado/ El Cortecito/ Los Corales

Pharmacy

Plumbing (Repair & Services)

Police
Politur (Police for Tourist) - 809-552-0829

Policia Veron (Regular Police) - 809-552-1048

Printing/ Publication
Bavaro News/ Roberto Mena (Newspaper Publication Director) / 809-387-8354 Roberto.mena@yahoo.com / info@bavaronews.com / www.bavaronews.com

Property Management
Reliable Property Management specializing in vacation rentals / Todd Williams / Owner/ Manager:  829-754-7259/ Fax:  810-213-1474 / reliableservices@att.net
NOTE:  At this time, we are only accepting properties in beachfront communities, those less than a 5 minute walk to the beach OR properties sold by Reliable Realty DR.

Real Estate
RELIABLE REALTY DR –Sales, Rentals and More- Maria Williams, Broker, El Coretecto:  Cell:829-274-1637/ 829-754-7259/ Fax:  810-213-1474/ 1-616-929-5979 Magic Jack- International phone/ SKYPE:  maria.williams15/ mwilliams77@att.net / reliableagent@att.net/ For all my listings go to:  www.puntacanarealestatemariawilliams.com

Rental Cars – see car rentals

Repair Services
Samuel Del Rosario Vasquez:  829-459-2380 /  For all your electricial- plumbing, air conditioning, roofing, new construction, painting needs.  Samuel speaks good English and does it all.  He is very reliable and affordable.  Please tell Samuel Todd and Maria Williams referred you for prompt service and best prices.

Restaurants
A List of several area restaurants coming soon - Or refer to my guide on my homepage entitled:
“GETTING AROUND PUNTA CANA INSIDER TIPS”

Also see: http://www.puntacanaclick.com and http://puntacanatv.com

Shipping (International)
Mudanzas Del Caribe S.A. - 809-548-6519 / www.mudanzasdelcaribe.com

Shipping- parcel mail, small packages
Mail Boxes Etc (MBE)  Office:  809-552-6399 / fax:  809-552-0520 / bavaro@mbe.com.do
UPS, DSL or FED-EX  / Mail box / EPS / P.O. Box Services 

Shopping Centers
Palma Real Shopping Center (Mall) –home to Hard Rock Café, Tony Roma’s and many other International brand name merchants
http://www.palmarealshoppingvillage.com/
CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO

Spas / Massage
Palmarosa – In the Plaza Commercial Arenal Caribbe (the plaza next to the El Dorado Plaza). Look for the bright pink sign and ask for Caroline the owner from France, who speaks decent English. 829-728-4987
Hair, nails, facials, waxing, massages, etc… Mention Maria Williams with Reliable Realty DR for discounted prices: i.e. full 1 hour massage to your preference for only $35.00 U.S.

Tax Services (in the US)
Beras, Santana & Asociados. S.R.L / Asesores Fiscales y Legales (Accountant in Bavaro) Bienvenido Beras bs.asoc@gmail.com / www.berassantana.webs.com Pueblo Bavaro/ Office 809-455-1338 / Cel 809-841-5636 / Fax: 809-455-1673
Speaks excellent English and very prompt and courteous

(Specialty Expat CPA- Accountant) –
Faviola Solorzano/ Senior Tax Consultant
1 City Boulevard West, Suite 870
Orange, CA 92868
Office: (714) 939-7670
Direct: (714) 939-2087
Fax: (714) 939-1032
www.expatcpa.com/
faviola@expatcpa.com

Taxi Service
Taxi Turistico Beron / Ask for Alejandro who speaks good English and very helpful / 809-706-1133

Suitratural: / 809-552-0617 /  http://www.taxibavaropuntacana.com

Title Companies
Stewart Title /  http://www.stewartlat.com/dominican-republic1
Francina Zapata, Branch Manager
Amstar Business Center, Suite 502
Carretera Bávaro, Km2
Tel: (809) 455-1414 /1282
Fax: (809) 455-1436
U.S.: (917) 421-9092
infobavaro@stewartdr.com

Transportation – Bus information and schedule coming soon

Tips about Driving in the DR

Travel Consultants / Tour Agencies – call Tracey Abraham at Reliable Realty DR for all the information, and booking coordination prior to your arrival, or if you are renting a condo from Reliable Realty DR, you can visit her personally at our offices to book the most personalized tours for you and your family.

Reliable Realty DR: Tracey Abraham (Excursion booking Consultant/ Booking Coordinator) reliableagent2@att.net or call 1-809-552-0898

Utility Companies:
Electric (CEPM) 809-686-2376x5377 / 809-697-3610

Cable TV (Silver Cable) 809-435-4000

Internet (TriCom) 809-706-0130 / 809-646-0365