Punta Cana General Information

If you are dying for a beach vacation and you have not made up your mind where to go yet, Punta Cana is the answer. The best hotels in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, as well as restaurants and attractions in Punta Cana are here. Tropical climate, white and silky sand touched by transparent waters are some of the wonders that you will enjoy in your visit to Punta Cana.

Strolling along a fine sand coast and resting in the shade of tall coconut palm trees while being caressed by the fresh breeze, and listening to the hypnotizing sound of the waves when they break against the shore, seem to be the picture of idyllic vacations for anyone. Well, Punta Cana can offer this and more to all the visitors who come to this impressive tourist complex.

Besides the beauty of Punta Cana’s landscape, Punta Cana features the warmth of its people and the quaint look of its communities of fishermen that gives a unique character to the destination.

In Punta Cana, it is possible to witness the fishermen and the cooks of the local restaurants agree on the price of the fish that will be served the same day, as well as dine in a restaurant knowing that the seafood is always prepared with the freshest ingredients and with the mastery of the best chefs.

Exuberant vegetation, luxurious hotels, delicious meals at exquisite restaurants and manifold activities inside and outside the water, make Punta Cana the place to spend days in complete relaxation and without any other concern, but to enjoy yourself.

Geographic situation

Punta Cana is located in the Eastern end of the Dominican Republic about 25 miles from the city of Higuey, and three or four hours away from Santo Domingo, the capital of Dominican Republic. Punta Cana comprises from Playa de Arena Gorda in the north to the zone of Playa Juanillo. The sea has generally a strong swell and the beach drops abruptly into the sea; in some areas you will see seaweed, which adds beauty and variety to the hues of the water, rendering a magnificent sight of these amazing beaches.

The average temperature in Punta Cana is of about 91º F and the relative humidity is of around 80%.

Gastronomy

The local gastronomy of Punta Cana offers Creole candies and delicious pastries prepared with ingredients like milk, orange, coconut or plum. However, you will always be able to try the favorites of fish and seafood since Punta Cana is a coastal region. Punta Cana features a variety of restaurants where enormous lobsters and delicious shrimp can be savored. A specialty of the region is the tasty Creole fish.

Attractions

Punta Cana’s spectacular smooth-sand beaches have to be the maximum attraction of the destination. They offer the most favorable conditions to practice diverse water sports like safe swimming and diving. Sailing and fishing are some of the possibilities for those who also enjoy the sea surface.

Other ways to relax in Punta Cana include golf, horseback rides and ecotourism excursions. A visit to the theme park Manati Park where you can experience nature to the fullest is a must.

Punta Cana offers activities for everybody. Whether you like incessant physical activity or resting beside the shore, Punta Cana will meet your desires.

New Passport Requirements

As part of U.S. Department of State's Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, all travelers will be required to present a valid passport or other accepted document(s) to enter or re-enter the U.S. (visitors and U.S. residents) as early as January 8, 2007, from Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda.

• January 8, 2007: All persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling by air between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda will be required to present a valid passport, Air NEXUS card, or U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Document (MMDs).

• January 1, 2008: All persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda by land or sea (including ferries), may be required to present a valid passport or other documents as determined by the Department of Homeland Security.

Click here to get complete details on New Requirements for Travelers including a list of "other accepted documents" from U.S Department of State.