Beach near Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Punta Cana Travel Guide

Dominican Republic

Punta Cana is a city of 100,023 people on the eastern coast of the Dominican Republic. It is served by Punta Cana International Airport, making air travel the main arrival option for visitors.

The nearby coastline includes Bavaro Beach, 12.3 kilometres away, Arena Gorda Beach, 18.9 kilometres away, and Macao playa turística, 29.8 kilometres away. These beaches are spread across the area, so check the distance to your chosen beach when planning your stay.

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Local time

100,023

Population

4,291 miles away

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Weather in Punta Cana

Thu

31°

Fri

30°

Sat

30°

Know before you go

Pays in DOP

Plug type Type A & Type B (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 911

Dial code +180918291849

Tipping: Tipping is customary in the Dominican Republic for good service. While not legally required, it is a significant part of service industry workers' income. A 'propina' (service charge) of 10% is often included in restaurant bills, but an additional tip is appreciated for exceptional service.

Best time to visit Punta Cana

Jan

27°18

Feb

27°17

Mar

28°13

Apr

28°20

May

29°19

Jun

30°22

Jul

30°24

Aug

30°23

Sep

31°19

Oct

30°18

Nov

29°22

Dec

28°20

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Beaches near Punta Cana

  • Punta Cana

    3.5 km away

  • Bavaro Beach

    Bavaro Beach

    12.3 km away

  • Arena Gorda Beach

    Arena Gorda Beach

    18.9 km away

  • Playa Bavaro

    19.4 km away

  • Playa de Macao

    29.5 km away

  • Macao playa turística

    Macao playa turística

    29.8 km away

  • Playa La Playita

    31.5 km away

  • Playa La Arena

    33.6 km away

Things to do in Punta Cana

  1. Avalon Casino Punta Cana

    casino

    0.2 km

  2. Parroquia Nuestra Senora de los Milagros

    roman catholic place of worship

    0.5 km

  3. Ciudad Caracoli

    historic site

    3.4 km

  4. The Captropic Group

    historic site

    0.2 km

  5. Saona island, Bayahibe, La Romana, Punta Cana & Santo Domingo

    national park

    1.2 km

  6. Punta Espada Golf Course

    music venue

    1.2 km

  7. Barceló Bávaro Beach - Adults only - All Inclusive

    casino

    2.2 km

  8. Iglesia AD Vision Integral

    protestant place of worship

    3.1 km

Getting there

Punta Cana International Airport · 0 km

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