Destination
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Punta Cana is the all-inclusive capital of the Caribbean, with 30 miles of coconut-palm beaches, hundreds of resorts and nonstop flights from across the eastern US.
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When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | best |
| February | best |
| March | best |
| April | best |
| May | best |
| June | fine |
| July | fine |
| August | avoid |
| September | avoid |
| October | avoid |
| November | best |
| December | best |
- December, January, February, March: High season; resorts fill around Christmas and US spring break.
August, September, October: Peak hurricane season and the rainiest months on the east coast.
Where to stay in Punta Cana
- Bávaro: The longest run of all-inclusives on a wide, palm-lined beach, closest to the shops and nightlife.
- Cap Cana: Gated luxury enclave with the marina, Juanillo Beach and Scape Park.
- Uvero Alto: Quieter adults-focused resorts on a rougher beach 45 minutes north of the airport.
- Punta Cana Village and Puntacana Resort: Low-rise resort and village minutes from the airport, with the Corales golf course.
- Cabeza de Toro: Sheltered bay between the airport and Bávaro with calmer water for families.
What to do in Punta Cana
- Catamaran to Saona Island and its starfish sandbar
- Swim the Hoyo Azul cenote at Scape Park
- A show night at Coco Bongo Punta Cana
- Dune-buggy ride through sugar-cane villages to Macao Beach
- Zipline through the hills at Anamuya
- Day trip to the artists' village of Altos de Chavón
Good to know
| Airports | Punta Cana International (PUJ) |
|---|---|
| Passport for US citizens | yes |
| Price level | mid-range |
| Time zone | America/Santo_Domingo |
| Kind of trip | beach, family, nightlife, romantic, adventure |
Questions about Punta Cana
When is the best time to visit Punta Cana?
November, December, January, February, March, April and May. August, September, October: Peak hurricane season and the rainiest months on the east coast.
Do US citizens need a passport for Punta Cana?
Yes. Punta Cana is in Dominican Republic; bring a valid passport.
How expensive is Punta Cana on the ground?
Punta Cana is mid-range by US standards: plan about $90 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.