Punta Cana
Punta Cana is the Dominican Republic's sun-soaked playground, famous for 30 miles of white-sand beaches and crystal-clear Caribbean waters. All-inclusive resorts create fierce competition that keeps prices surprisingly accessible, and savvy travelers who venture outside resort gates find a genuinely affordable Caribbean escape.
Why go to Punta Cana
Bávaro Beach
Consistently ranked among the world's best beaches, with powdery white sand and turquoise water that looks photoshopped.
Scape Park at Cap Cana
A massive eco-adventure park combining cenote swimming, zip lines, and Hoyo Azul's impossibly blue lagoon.
Indigenous Eyes Ecological Park
A lush reserve hiding 12 freshwater lagoons sacred to the Taíno people, tucked inside a coconut plantation.
Saona Island Day Trip
A boat ride to a postcard-perfect island with sandbars, starfish, and an open rum bar that makes the journey half the fun.
Marinarium Glass-Bottom Boat & Snorkel
Swim alongside sharks and stingrays in open water, a bucket-list encounter at a fraction of what you'd pay elsewhere.
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Good to know in Punta Cana
- Transit: Avoid hotel taxis, use público (shared minibuses) between Bávaro and Veron for under $1, or negotiate motoconcho (motorcycle taxi) rides for $2-4 around town.
- Tipping: A 10% service charge is often added automatically at restaurants; check your bill before adding more. Resort staff appreciate $1-2 per service.
- Tap water: Do NOT drink tap water anywhere in Punta Cana, buy large 5-gallon jugs at colmados for $1.50 rather than paying resort mini-bar prices.
- Free-entry days: Indigenous Eyes Ecological Park occasionally offers free community days; the beaches themselves are legally public in the DR, so no resort can charge you for shoreline access.