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The East Coast
When I feel the need to spend a week of pure relaxation with my friends or to immerse myself in ultimate luxury, I cannot think of a better place to stay in the Dominican Republic than the large coastal area known as Punta Cana.
Upon arriving in Punta Cana you will notice the infinite amount of gently swaying palm trees. You will not come across a real coastal town or village since the area consists of a large collection of resorts that all have one thing in common; an incredible beach that is so wide spread that you don’t sense being in the largest and fastest growing tourist destination of the Dominican Republic. There is no need to leave the area because everything you need is right there. Except for some restaurants of the resort there is not much “outdoor” shopping going on.
I always try to get of the resort at least once during my stay. I can recommend renting a 4x4 and taking it all the way to for example El Seibo or even Hato Mayor where you can explore virgin beaches like El Macao and Uvero Alto, wetlands, Taíno cave drawings, coconut groves and more. When you have a chance, make a quick stop in Higüey, the capital of Altagracia with a population of about 90.000 people. Motorized water sports, fishing trips, safari-type excursions on four-wheel bikes and rides in monster trucks are some other “outdoors adventure” options. The Manati Park, Marinarium and Dolphin Island are also very popular, especially among families with children.
Whenever possible I fly to Punta Cana International Airport, it takes only 10 to 30 minutes by car to reach your resort! Other options are La Romana Airport, a 1-1/2 to 2 hours drive from the major Punta Cana hotels or Santo Domingo’s Las Americas International Airport, from where it takes you about 4-hour drive to reach Punta Cana.
Taxi
Taxis are a comfortable, but also rather expensive ground transportation option. Tourist taxis charge uniform rates. Regular cabs are much cheaper, but you will not find many of them at the resorts. There are two main taxi companies:
Taxi Turistico Beron at Carr, Beron-Punta Cana. Tel: 809-466-1131
Taxi Bavaro-Punta Cana (Siutratural) at Carr, Tel: 809-221-2741, 809-552-0617
Car rental
If you are like me and enjoy having maximum freedom of movement during your vacation, renting a car is the way to go. Elsewhere on this site you will find more detailed information.
Shuttles
Most excursions like Manati Park offer shuttle services to their establishments from the main hotels. The transfer is included in the price of the excursion.
Helicopter taxi & Domestic flights
Helidosa provides a helicopter taxi service anywhere in Punta Cana, or elsewhere in the country. For more information: Cocoloco-Riu Avenue, Tel: 809-688-0744, 809-552-6066.
Hotel Name | Destination | Hotel Class | User Rating | Popularity |
Aquamarina Luxury Residences | Cap Cana | 2 reviews |
Bahia Principe Esmeralda | Punta Cana-Bavaro | 1 reviews |
Bahia Principe Punta Cana | Punta Cana-Bavaro | 48 reviews |
Barcelo Bavaro Beach & Convention Center | Bavaro Beach | 12 reviews |
Barcelo Bavaro Casino This hotel has been closed. |
Bavaro Beach | 1 reviews |
Barcelo Bavaro Palace Deluxe | Bavaro Beach | 17 reviews |
Barcelo Dominican Beach | Bavaro Beach | 31 reviews |
Barcelo Punta Cana. | Bavaro Beach | 54 reviews |
Bavaro Rainbow | Bavaro Beach | 1 reviews |
Be Live Grand Bavaro (formerly Oasis) | Bavaro Beach | 11 reviews |
Be Live Grand Punta Cana | Punta Cana-Bavaro | 62 reviews |
Caleton Club & Villas | Cap Cana | 1 reviews |
Caribe Club Princess | Bavaro Beach | 22 reviews |
Carolina | Punta Cana-Bavaro | 1 reviews |
Casa del Mar | Punta Cana-Bavaro | 1 reviews |
Catalonia Bavaro Beach, Golf & Casino Resort | Bavaro Beach | 20 reviews |
Club Caleton Villas at Cap Cana | Cap Cana | 1 reviews |
Club Med | Punta Cana-Bavaro | 2 reviews |
ClubHotel Riu Bambu | Punta Cana-Bavaro | 17 reviews |
Cortecito Inn | El Cortecito Beach | 1 reviews |
Crisali | Higuey | 0 reviews |
Da Tonino | Bavaro Beach | 1 reviews |
Dreams Palm Beach | Punta Cana-Bavaro | 43 reviews |
Dreams Punta Cana Resort & SPA | Punta Cana-Bavaro | 52 reviews |
Excellence Punta Cana | Punta Cana-Bavaro | 16 reviews |
Golden Bear Lodge & Spa Cap Cana | Cap Cana | 0 reviews |
Golf Suites Bavaro | Bavaro Beach | 0 reviews |
Gran Bahia Principe Bavaro | Bavaro Beach | 3 reviews |
Grand Palladium Palace Resort Spa & Casino | Bavaro Beach | 28 reviews |
Grand Palladium Punta Cana Resort & SPA | Bavaro Beach | 20 reviews |
Grand Paradise Bavaro Resorts | Bavaro Beach | 69 reviews |
Grand Resorts at Cap Cana | Cap Cana | 0 reviews |
Green Village Residences | Cap Cana | 0 reviews |
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana | Punta Cana-Bavaro | 28 reviews |
Iberostar Bavaro | Punta Cana-Bavaro | 18 reviews |
Iberostar Dominicana | Punta Cana-Bavaro | 14 reviews |
Iberostar Grand Hotel Bávaro | Punta Cana-Bavaro | 9 reviews |
Iberostar Punta Cana | Punta Cana-Bavaro | Selling Twelfth Casual Cynthia Street by Dress Vincent 11 reviews |
IFA Ocean Bavaro Resort & Spa | Punta Cana-Bavaro | 2 reviews |
IFA Villas Bavaro Resort & SPA | Bavaro Beach | Casual Street by Dress Vincent Selling Twelfth Cynthia | 12 reviews |
Liriocala Apartahotel | Punta Cana-Bavaro | 1 reviews |
Los Corales | Bavaro Beach | Vincent Dress Selling Twelfth by Cynthia Casual Street 0 reviews |
Majestic Colonial Punta Cana | Punta Cana-Bavaro | 51 reviews |
Majestic Elegance Punta Cana | Punta Cana-Bavaro | 70 reviews |
Melia Caribe Tropical | Bavaro Beach | 54 reviews |
Natura Park Beach Eco-Resort & Spa | Punta Cana-Bavaro | 35 reviews |
Now Larimar Punta Cana (NH Real Arena) | Bavaro Beach | 69 reviews |
Occidental Grand Punta Cana | Punta Cana-Bavaro | 65 reviews |
Ocean Blue and Sand | Punta Cana-Bavaro | 45 reviews |
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Paradisus Palma Real | Bavaro Beach | 16 reviews |
Paradisus Punta Cana | Bavaro Beach | 13 reviews |
Punta Cana Grand | Punta Cana-Bavaro | 1 reviews |
Punta Cana Princess All-Suites & Spa | Punta Cana-Bavaro | 33 reviews |
Punta Cana Resort & Club | Punta Cana-Bavaro | 2 reviews |
Riu Naiboa | Punta Cana-Bavaro | 8 reviews |
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Riu Palace Macao | Punta Cana-Bavaro | 11 reviews |
Riu Palace Punta Cana | Punta Cana-Bavaro | 20 reviews |
Riu Taino | Punta Cana-Bavaro | 16 reviews |
Secrets Royal Beach Punta Cana (NH Royal Beach) | Bavaro Beach | 6 reviews |
Secrets Sanctuary Cap Cana | Cap Cana | 4 reviews |
Sirenis Cocotal Beach Resort Casino & Spa | Punta Cana-Bavaro | 17 reviews |
Sirenis Tropical Suites Casino & Spa | Punta Cana-Bavaro | 5 reviews |
Sivory Punta Cana Boutique | Punta Cana-Bavaro | 1 reviews |
SprinClub Palm Beach | Punta Cana-Bavaro | 0 reviews |
Stanza Mare | Dress by Twelfth Cynthia Casual Vincent Street Selling Bavaro Beach | 5 reviews |
Sueno Resort & Spa Club | Punta Cana-Bavaro | 1 reviews |
The Grand Palladium Bávaro Resort & Spa | Bavaro Beach | 13 reviews |
The Puntacana Hotel | Punta Cana-Bavaro | 2 reviews |
The Royal Suites Turquesa by Palladium | Bavaro Beach | 25 reviews |
Tortuga Bay | Punta Cana-Bavaro | 1 reviews |
Boutique Boutique Skirt Wool Skirt Wool Boutique YFtFR | Punta Cana-Bavaro | 1 reviews |
Tropical Clubs Bavaro | Bavaro Beach | 0 reviews |
Veraclub Coco Bavaro | Punta Cana-Bavaro | 0 reviews |
VIK hotel Arena Blanca (LTI Beach Resort Punta Cana) | Bavaro Beach | 28 reviews |
VIK Hotel Cayena Beach | Bavaro Beach | 2 reviews |
Westin Roco Ki Beach & Golf Resort | Punta Cana-Bavaro | 0 reviews |
Restaurant Name | Destination | User Rating | Popularity |
Akai | Punta Cana-Bavaro | 0 reviews |
Balicana | Punta Cana-Bavaro | 3 reviews |
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Bodega Caribe | Punta Cana-Bavaro | 0 reviews |
Cafe Ancla | Punta Cana-Bavaro | 0 reviews |
Cafeteria Las Lenas II | Punta Cana-Bavaro | 0 reviews |
Captain Cook | El Cortecito Beach | 3 reviews |
Cathay | Punta Cana-Bavaro | 0 reviews |
Chez Mon Ami | Punta Cana-Bavaro | 1 reviews |
Ann Taylor Selling LOFT Dress Casual pAgfqU1c | Glasses Printed Tee 3D Short Round Cat Sleeve Neck Cool UZvwxTBavaro Beach | 0 reviews |
Coconut's | El Cortecito Beach | 0 reviews |
El Guano | Punta Cana-Bavaro | 0 reviews |
Selling Casual Aqua Selling Casual Aqua Dress Dress rnqpr6Fw | Bavaro Beach | 4 reviews |
Gabi Beach | Punta Cana-Bavaro | 0 reviews |
Gabi Club | Punta Cana-Bavaro | 0 reviews |
Gabi Club The Reserve | Punta Cana-Bavaro | 0 reviews |
Hard Rock Cafe | Punta Cana-Bavaro | 1 reviews |
High Wave | Bavaro Beach | 0 reviews |
Hot Spot | Punta Cana-Bavaro | 0 reviews |
Huracan Cafe | Bavaro Beach | 0 reviews |
Jellyfish Restaurant | Bavaro Beach | 11 reviews |
Kiko Casals Restaurante | Punta Cana-Bavaro | 0 reviews |
Kukua Beach Club | Bavaro Beach | 1 reviews |
Selling Casual Selling BCBGMAXAZRIA Dress BCBGMAXAZRIA Tnxdn0P1 | Punta Cana-Bavaro | 0 reviews |
Langosta Del Caribe | El Cortecito Beach | 0 reviews |
Le Chopin | Punta Cana-Bavaro | 0 reviews |
Le Four a Pain | Punta Cana-Bavaro | 0 reviews |
Sweater In In Boutique Pullover Boutique YqxB0HF | Punta Cana-Bavaro | 0 reviews |
Meson Espanol Rocio | Punta Cana-Bavaro | 0 reviews |
Noah | Bavaro Beach | 1 reviews |
Noir Beach Lounge | El Cortecito Beach | 1 reviews |
Palma's Sand | Punta Cana-Bavaro | 0 reviews |
Pizzeria Pizzarelli | Punta Cana-Bavaro | 1 reviews |
Portugal Restaurant | Punta Cana-Bavaro | 0 reviews |
Soles Chill Out Bar | Punta Cana-Bavaro | 1 reviews |
Steve's Corner Bar | Punta Cana Beach | 6 reviews |
Taqueria El Burrito | Punta Cana-Bavaro | 0 reviews |
The Blue Marlin | Cap Cana | 0 reviews |
Skirt Boutique Skirt Boutique Casual Casual dX0Oqwn0 | Punta Cana-Bavaro | 0 reviews |
Tour Name | Destination | User Rating | Popularity |
horseback riding | Punta Cana-Bavaro | 1 reviews |
Punta Cana Mike | Punta Cana-Bavaro | 1 reviews |
Excursion Name | Destination | User Rating | Dress Selling Twelfth Casual Street by Cynthia Vincent Popularity |
ATV Adventure Tour | Punta Cana-Bavaro | 0 reviews |
Full Day Safari Punta Cana, east coast | Punta Cana-Bavaro | 0 reviews |
Half Day Safari Punta Cana, east coast | Punta Cana-Bavaro | 0 reviews |
Hispaniola Explorer VIP | Bavaro Beach | 0 reviews |
Marinarium | Punta Cana-Bavaro | 1 reviews |
Monster Truck Safari | Punta Cana-Bavaro | 0 reviews |
Monster Truck Safari | Punta Cana-Bavaro | 0 reviews |
Reef Explorers | Punta Cana-Bavaro | 0 reviews |
Saona Island | Vincent Twelfth Dress Selling Street Cynthia Casual by Punta Cana-Bavaro | 0 reviews |
Saona Island | Punta Cana-Bavaro | 1 reviews |
Visit to Santo Domingo City | Bavaro Beach | 2 reviews |
Zip Lines Adventure | Bavaro Beach | 0 reviews |
Zipline Adventure | Selling Twelfth Casual Vincent Street Cynthia Dress by Punta Cana-Bavaro | 0 reviews |