Punta Cana Excursion
Winter Baseball
Past names like David Ortiz, Albert Pujols and Pedro Martinez along with current names like Juan Soto, Manny Machado and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. are just a few past and present Dominican superstars. Our excursion to see a Dominican Winter League Baseball game is an incredibly unique peek into Dominican culture and its passion for baseball - or, as it's locally known - pelota.
Approx 6 Hours
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Hotel pickup
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English & Español
Live guide
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Did you know you can see current, former and future Major League Baseball players live during your vacation to Punta Cana?
Baseball season may be ending in the USA but it's just getting started the Dominican Republic. Fortunately for YOU, Punta Cana Tours wants to take YOU out to the ballgame!
If you're lucky enough to be in Punta Cana from late October to January, you don't want to miss the chance to catch a Dominican Baseball game!
The Dominican Republic is famous for producing some of the most amazing baseball players in history. Past superstar players like David Ortiz, Jose Reyes, Albert Pujols and Pedro Martinez, along with current stars like Juan Soto, Manny Machado, Fernando Tatis Jr and Vladimir Guerrero Jr to just name a few.
Dominicans are the most represented nationality in Major League baseball outside of the U.S. Impressive for a small Caribbean island. Every major league team has a training facility in the Dominican Republic, churning out future talent and superstars.
We'll pick you up from your Punta Cana hotel, and head out to the neighboring town of La Romana, home of the Toros del Este. The Toros (Bulls) represent much of the eastern region of the Dominican Republic, including Punta Cana.
It's time to root for the home team!
Don't waste time and money trying to coordinate this yourself. We live here and we know baseball. Your excursion includes:
- Round trip private transfer from your hotel lobby
- Entrance to the stadium
- 2 drinks per person (beer, soda or water)
- A personal pizza or local fried chicken per person
Great seats + Great food = A Great Ballgame
Our excursion to see a Dominican Winter League Baseball game is an incredibly unique peek into Dominican culture and a chance to check out current and future baseball stars!
We accept a max of 12 participants so space is limited and the Toros have a select amount of home games so contact us now.
Let us take you out to the ball game!
Included
- Round trip air conditioned transport
- Drinks and food at the stadium
- Professional guide
- Entrance to stadium
What to Bring
- Camera
- Bug repellent
- Cash (Dominican pesos - for stadium)
- If you are booking for tonight's game please message us or contact us for availability.
Reviews
4.9
Based on 15 verified reviews from travelers who booked this tour.
Morgan
"We had the best time on this baseball excursion! It was extremely well organized, communication was perfect, and we were so well taken care of during the game. Baseball lovers HAVE to do this, you won't regret it."
Barry
"A great day at the ballgame. Jonathan and his staff made everything a total pleasure. My son and I went to San Pedro de Macoris to watch Tigres at Estrellas: a pitchers' duel turned into a tenth-inning thriller. All communication in advance was great, including on Christmas Day. Jonathan could not be more lovely. The van ride from Punta Cana is a little long but fine. Front row seats just feet from the on-deck circle allowed us to chat with some players. Jonathan and his team kept a constant flow of food and drink. We even got onto the field for a few photos. Jonathan knows the game and the players and even translated some of the crowd chants—but not the ones including profanity! The vibe in the stadium is electric and fun. Just a great day of baseball. The whole trip was just super from start to end and I'll be back to do it again. I recommend Jonathan and Punta Cana Tours wholeheartedly."
Steve
"My tour guide, Jonathan Rodriguez at Punta Cana Tours was awesome! My 13-year-old son and I had an amazing one-week vacation to the DR. Jonathan was our guide for two baseball games in San Pedro where the home team, Estrella Orientales played two of their rivals, Leones (Albert Pujols is the head coach) and the Tigres (Juan Soto's old team). Jonathan knows his baseball and the players' backgrounds. He was able to get my son and I on the field after the game for a photo opportunity. I've seen a lot of professional baseball games, and I've never had first row seats directly behind home plate. We were just feet away from the batters when they were in the on-deck circle. We also used Jonathan for our roundtrip transfer to Bayahibe for the boat trip to Saona Island that we arranged through Punta Cana Tours. We did not want to take the larger van / bus transfer to the docks because it leaves so early and stops to pick up other people taking the trip. This gave us an extra hour of sleep and was more private. Very safe driving by Jonathan and other PCT drivers which is want you want to in Punta Cana. Lots of crazy drivers on the road. I highly recommend Punta Cana Tours for your day trips in the DR. Thank you Jonathan!"
Good to know
Is there a baseball team in Punta Cana?
Punta Cana does not have a baseball team but the two closest teams are Los Toros in La Romana (1 hour away) and Las Estrellas in San Pedro de Macoris (1 1/2 hours away)
What is the closest baseball stadium to Punta Cana?
The closest baseball stadium to Punta Cana is Estadio Francisco Michelli. Home to Los Toros, the stadium is located about a 1 hour drive from Punta Cana. The second closest stadium is Estadio Tetelo Vargas located in San Pedro de Macoris (1 1/2 hours away) and home to Las Estrellas.
Where can I see baseball in the Dominican Republic?
There are 5 cities with professional baseball teams in the Dominican Republic: Santo Domingo, Santiago, San Francisco de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris and La Romana. For visitors coming to Punta Cana the closest and most accessible stadiums are located in La Romana and San Pedro de Macoris.
What is the baseball town in the Dominican Republic?
San Pedro de Macoris is widely considered the Dominican Republic's most prominent baseball town. This is the city where baseball began in the country and is also the area where nearly every major league baseball team has a training facility. This small Dominican city has developed scores of professional players like Sammy Sosa, Robinson Cano, Fernando Tatis, George Bell and Jose Offerman to name a few.
Who brought baseball to the Dominican Republic?
Sugar production was a new boon for the Dominican Republic in the late 19th century, especially for the town of San Pedro de Macoris. Immigrants working the sugar plantations came from the eastern Caribbean and brought with them the game of cricket. But, the plantation owners were mainly American and convinced their workers to switch to baseball. Local Dominicans picked up on the game and San Pedro continues to be the center for Dominican baseball to this day.
How long is Dominican Winter League?
The Dominican Winter League consists of a 50 game regular season, followed by an 18 game playoff and capped with a 9 game finals series. The season lasts from late October to late January.
What teams are in the Dominican Winter League?
There are 6 teams in the Dominican Winter League representing 5 Dominican cities: Licey (Santo Domingo), Escogido (Santo Domingo), Las Aguilas (Santiago), Los Gigantes (San Francisco de Macoris), Las Estrellas (San Pedro de Macoris) and Los Toros (La Romana).
Do I need Dominican pesos on the baseball tour?
The excursion includes 2 drinks (beer, soda or water) and pizza or fried chicken for each person. If you would like to buy anything additional, it's easiest to use a credit card. Most stadiums may accept dollars but not at the best rates. You can also bring Dominican pesos but it's hard to know exactly how much you'll spend.
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