Punta Cana
Travel Guide

Central America + Caribbean - Dominican Republic - Punta Cana

Punta Cana is one of the most popular tropical paradises in the world and it’s no wonder… it’s a dreamlike location: turquoise waters, green palm trees, white sand, coconut trees and sun almost every day on the year. Punta Cana is part of Dominican Republic and is the name of the Eastern Cape of this country. Many of the beaches in this zone have been declared World Heritage sites by the UNESCO, so there’s no... question that thousands of people travel to this wonderful corner of the world to witness this paradise. Not only are the beaches photos you’ve seen on postcards, Punta Cana and Dominican Republic have a wide range of tropical vegetation and wildlife, which are also very exotic. The ocean view is also one of the great attractions of the Dominican Cape, it’s a very coveted place for those who enjoy water activities like surf, windsurf, diving and snorkel. Aside from the dreamlike landscapes, the Dominican People are very warm and hospitable; as the saying states: where two people can eat, three can. They are said to be a happy society, one of the happiest in the world, and they seek fun on every corner even though there are, clearly, economical inequalities.

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Punta Cana Overview

Language

Spanish is the official language in Dominican Republic and Punta Cana. Nevertheless, Punta Cana is such a touristic zone that most of the people speak in English really well and know how to speak French, German and Italian, especially to those who work in touristic areas.

Weather

Punta Cana has tropical weather: the temperatures are really nice throughout the year. The lowest temperature is around 19°C in the winter –from November to April-, and 34°C in the summer, August being the warmest month. Punta Cana is a really humid place, but the winds from the Atlantic tend to ease the sense of humidity. The rains appear around May and October, coinciding with the hurricane and strong winds time of the year. In Punta Cana, however, hurricanes are not common phenomenon, but the chances of encountering one are higher between June and November.

Money

The Dominican Peso (RD$). In most of the resorts, touristic points and cities there are ATMs and there is no trouble when it comes to paying with a credit card. In most of the little restaurants and shops it is best to ask before buying anything if credit card is accepted. In most hotels you can also exchange money without any issue.

When to go

From February to July. At these times there are less chances of rain, strong winds and hurricanes. The average temperature is pleasant, the beaches aren’t full of people and the hotels and services are less crowded and easier to access.

Days

7 days. Punta Cana and the Caribbean require a fairly long stay, and in 7 days you can combine your beach, sun and relax plans with other activities like visiting the interior of the country, travelling to the interior of the Dominican Republic, take a bath in a natural well or get to know a city better.

Surroundings

Higuey (City)
Isla Saona (Isle)
Cortecito (Town)
Ponce de León’s House(Monument)
Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic Capital)

Store Hours

On weekdays most of the stores open around 9AM and close around 6PM. On weekends, these hours tend to be extended and some stores open up to the 1 AM. Restaurants and bars remain open up to midnight every day and there are even bars and nightclubs that are open 24 hours a day.