PANACA World Show Punta Cana
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EXPERIENCE: Adults US$ 89 / Childrens US$ 0 - PREMIUM: Adults US$ 159 / Childrens US$ 0
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Duration: 3PM - 11PM
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Available: Wednesday to Saturday
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Ages: All
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STARTS: 3:00 pm / 5:30 pm
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Horses, Culture, Dance & Dominican Party — A World-Class Evening Show Unlike Anything in the Caribbean
When the sun goes down in Punta Cana, most people head back to the resort bar. Then there are the people who go to PANACA — and those are the ones with the stories that last the rest of the trip.
PANACA World Show Journey is the most ambitious entertainment experience in the Caribbean. A Broadway-style theatrical production featuring more than 60 horses and 40 professional artists. An open-air cultural village where you’ll milk a cow, trace the origins of merengue, and learn how sugar cane becomes rum. And then, when the show ends, a live Dominican party with the 16-piece Rumbeando Orchestra that doesn’t stop until the lights go out. This is not a dinner show. This is an entire world, built in Punta Cana, open from afternoon to midnight.
How the Evening Unfolds
3:00 PM – 6:30 PM: Plaza Herencia Dominicana
The experience begins long before the main arena lights up. Plaza Herencia Dominicana is an open-air cultural village designed to immerse you in the real Dominican Republic — not a postcard version of it, but the living, breathing country behind the resorts. Interact with farm animals, feed horses, and watch the Animal World live shows. Then step into the live classrooms: try your hand at milking a cow, learn how fresh cheese is made, discover the true origin of merengue music, and visit San Lorenzo — the only working sugar mill in the country — where the entire journey from sugar cane to finished product unfolds in front of you. Come hungry. The gastronomy at this stage is traditional, local, and genuinely excellent.
6:30 PM – 7:45 PM: The International Show ‘Journey’
At 6:30 PM, the PANACA Arena opens and the main event begins. ‘Journey’ is a world-class theatrical and musical production that tells the story of the horse throughout human civilization — a narrative that spans cultures, continents, and centuries, brought to life by more than 60 horses and 40 professional artists including dancers, acrobats, riders, and actors. The production values are genuinely Broadway-level: lighting, sound design, choreography, and costume design that would be at home on any major international stage. Reserved seating is assigned by ticket category.
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM: The Dominican Party
Then, just when you think the evening has peaked, the stages transform for the Dominican Party. The Rumbeando Orchestra — one of the country’s most celebrated live music acts, with 16 professional musicians — takes over with merengue, bachata, mariachi, and more. This is not background music. It’s a full-force Dominican celebration with a dance floor, live performances, and the kind of collective joy that you can only find in this country. Premium ticket holders have access to the open bar and a reserved premium area throughout. Experience ticket holders join the general party atmosphere.
Choose Your Experience
PANACA offers two ticket categories. Both include hotel roundtrip transport, reserved seating, animal interaction, pony rides for children, and entry to the full evening program. The difference is in the dining and bar service during the show and party.
| Hotel roundtrip transport | ✅ Included | ✅ Included |
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| Reserved seat | Premium Zone + cushion | Experience Zone + cushion |
| Welcome drink | Guandolo house drink | Welcome drink |
| Open bar | ✅ From 6:30 PM to close | ❌ Extra charge at restaurants |
| Dinner | ✅ Lucio Menu (table service) | ❌ Extra charge at La Fonda / El Trapiche |
| Carrots to feed animals | ✅ Included | ✅ Included |
| Pony ride (kids ≤30kg) | ✅ Included | ✅ Included |
| Photo at PANACA sign | ✅ Included | ✅ Included |
| Rabbit zone access | ✅ Included | ✅ Included |
| Priority access | ✅ Fast lane + premium desk | Standard access |
| Premium cordoned area | ✅ Included | ❌ Not included |
| Adult price | USD $169 | USD $99 |
| Children price | USD $100 | USD $60 |
What's Included — Both Tickets
• Hotel pickup and drop-off (included in international rates)
• Full afternoon access to Plaza Herencia Dominicana from 3:00 PM
• Animal World live shows and farm animal interaction
• Carrots to feed and interact with the horses
• Pony ride for children (max 30kg)
• Photo with the horse at the iconic PANACA sign
• Access to the rabbit zone
• Reserved seat in the PANACA Arena for the ‘Journey’ show
• Cushion for comfort during the show
• Full access to the Dominican Party from 8:00 PM
Additionally Included — PREMIUM Ticket Only
• Fast lane entry and premium ticket desk access
• Guandolo house drink and water station throughout your stay
• Open bar from 6:30 PM until closing — house cocktails (Mojito, Taino Mule, Guandolo Rum), draft beer, house rum and vodka, artisanal sodas
• Preferential access to the Dominican Party with premium cordoned-off area
• Full dinner with table service — Lucio Menu: pork crackling canoe starter, a sharing platter of carousel chicken, barrel pork, artisanal sausage, sweet potato and cassava, and shredded coconut dessert from the Trapiche
Good to Know
📆 Open Wednesday to Saturday. Closed Sunday and Tuesday.
🕒 Two arrival options: 3:00 PM (full experience) or 5:30 PM (show + party). Return transfer at 10:00 PM.
👶 Children under 2 years enter free. Children’s pricing applies for all other ages.
🚫 No outside food or drinks permitted inside the park.
🎟️ Book 2 or more activities with Adventures Finder and save 10% with promo code BOOK2SAVE10.
💳 Payment accepted by transfer, credit card, or payment link.
🐴 Pony rides are available for children up to a maximum weight of 30kg.
📸 Professional photos and official PANACA media available — bring your best camera.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is PANACA World Show Journey?
A: PANACA World Show Journey is a full evening entertainment experience in Punta Cana that combines three distinct phases: an afternoon of Dominican rural culture and animal interaction at Plaza Herencia Dominicana, the internationally acclaimed ‘Journey’ show featuring 60+ horses and 40 professional performers, and a live Dominican party with the Rumbeando Orchestra that runs until 11:00 PM. It is the most comprehensive cultural and entertainment experience available anywhere in the Caribbean.
Q: What is the difference between the PREMIUM and EXPERIENCE tickets?
A: Both tickets include hotel transport, reserved seating, animal interaction, pony rides, and full access to the evening program. The key differences are in the dining and bar service: PREMIUM includes a full three-course dinner (the Lucio Menu) with table service and an open bar from 6:30 PM until closing, plus priority access and a cordoned premium area. EXPERIENCE provides a welcome drink on arrival, with food and beverages available for purchase at La Fonda and El Trapiche restaurants throughout the evening.
Q: Do I need to arrive at a specific time?
A: There are two arrival times: 3:00 PM for the full experience starting with Plaza Herencia Dominicana and running through to the Dominican Party, or 5:30 PM if you prefer to join from the ‘Journey’ show onward. If you want to make the most of the cultural village, the animal interactions, and the live classrooms, the 3:00 PM arrival is strongly recommended. Return transport from PANACA departs at 10:00 PM.
Q: Is PANACA suitable for children?
A: PANACA is one of the best family experiences available in Punta Cana. Children love the animal interaction at Plaza Herencia — feeding horses, pony rides, the rabbit zone, and watching the Animal World live shows. The ‘Journey’ show is visually spectacular for all ages. Children under 2 enter free; children’s ticket pricing applies for older children on both PREMIUM and EXPERIENCE tickets.
Q: What is included in the PREMIUM Lucio Menu dinner?
A: The Lucio Menu is a three-course dinner served at the table in the premium area. The starter is a pork crackling canoe. The main course is a sharing platter for one person featuring carousel chicken, barrel pork, artisanal sausage, sweet potato, and cassava — a generous selection of PANACA’s signature preparations. Dessert is shredded coconut from the Trapiche. The full open bar runs from 6:30 PM throughout the evening.
Q: What is the cancellation policy?
A: Individual bookings (FITs): cancellations made more than 24 hours before the show receive a 100% refund. Cancellations within 24 hours result in a one-time rescheduling option or a 100% penalty. Cancellations with a medical certificate receive a 100% refund. Group bookings follow a separate policy — please contact us for group cancellation terms.
Q: Is PANACA open every day?
A: PANACA operates Wednesday through Sunday, with public holiday schedules running 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM. The park is closed on Monday and Tuesday. We recommend booking in advance — especially for weekends and holiday periods — as the 1,510-seat arena fills quickly during peak season.
