Hi, good read! I was on holiday in Punta Cana too early 2015 (Playa Bavaro to be exact). Your post reawakened some of my experiences. I did that monster truck tour too but luckily without the cockfight (instead some horse riding that I also don't like to support). It also contributed to my gratitude to live such a privileged life compared to the global inequality. I enjoyed the positive vibes of the people and definitely would want to go back but somehow travel the country in a more alternative way since I felt a little too captured in the hotel complex. I want more adventure and cultural connection next time :)