Punta Cana, on the Dominican Republic’s east coast, offers guests the perfect beach vacation, whether it’s all fun in the sun or rest and relaxation. The destination is ideal for families, couples, singles, as well as amateur and professional golfers. The region is also popular for destination weddings, with the white sand beach and swaying palms and tropical landscape as ideal backdrops.

Punta Cana Key Points & Attractions

Upscale Hotels & Resorts for Families, Singles and Couple

Punta Cana has a large selection of resort properties, catering to a variety of markets from luxury travelers, to families, singles and adults-only resorts. The majority of the properties in the Punta Cana region are all-inclusive, with all activities, meals, drinks and entertainment packaged into one price and making guests’ vacations stress-free.

International Airport

Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) is one of the best-connected airports in the Caribbean and Central America, with flights from 26 countries, 64 cities and 90 airports. Many U.S. airlines offer nonstop service from major gateway cities. Travelers flying in from the U.S.’s east coast can leave in the morning and be on the beach by lunchtime.

White Sand Beaches Full of Palm Trees

Where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Caribbean Sea, Punta Cana is home to 100 miles of white sand beaches. Many of the major resorts front the pristine sands and waters. The most developed section of the Punta Cana resort strip is along Bávaro Beach, with white sands stretching 30 miles and surrounded by coral reefs.

World-Class Golf Courses

Punta Cana is the destination of choice for those who seek upscale golf amid the luxury lifestyle. With the largest selection of world-class golf courses (10), Punta Cana is a destination where golfers can treat themselves to challenges created by designers such as Nick Price, Jack Nicklaus, Tom Fazio, P.B. Dye and Jose-Pepe-Gancedo.

Ecotourism & Adventure Tours

Excursions off-property can get clients enjoying the DR’s east coast’s natural wonders. Choices include safari trips, off-road adventures on monster trucks, jeeps, four-wheel motorbikes or buggies, that take place inland and to off-the-beaten-path beaches. Ziplining tours escort clients to the Anamuya Forest or to El Farallón in Cap Cana. Scape Park, Bávaro Adventure Park and Indigenous Eyes Ecological Park are great options for adventure and ecotourism activities.

Casinos & Exciting Nightlife

Many of Punta Cana’s top resorts have casinos that feature gaming tables, including blackjack, craps, roulette and Baccarat. The 45,000-square-foot casino in Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana boasts the largest Sports Book in the DR at 5,000-square-feet.

The larger resorts have their own nightclubs, bars, lounges and live entertainment shows. Some of the most popular clubs are Coco Bongo, Imagine, Oro, Mangú, among others. Head to Pearl Beach Club, Bachata Rosa, Playa Blanca Restaurant, Jellyfish Restaurant, Soles Chillout Bar or other beach clubs and restaurants for daytime fun.

Water Sports & Scuba Diving

Resorts offer on-site watersports that can include parasailing, SUP, windsurfing, sailing, and opportunities for snorkeling with colorful fishes and scuba diving right next to shipwrecks. Macao Surf Camp at Macao Beach is the best place for anyone looking to learn how to surf.

Unique Shopping

The main shopping centers in Punta Cana are the BlueMall Punta Cana, Palma Real Village, Downtown Punta Cana, Puntacana Village, San Juan Shopping Center and the new Bávaro City Center. Top items to bring home include coffee, rum and cigars. For arts and crafts, send clients to Bibijagua market on Bávaro Beach.

Horseback Riding

Visitors can horseback ride along Macao Beach and enjoy the beauty of the sea and the immense forest.

Great Day Trips

The new Oscar de la Renta Highway connects clients to La Romana in the south in less than an hour and to Santo Domingo via the Coral Highway and then the DR-3 highway in 2.5 hours.

Business & Leisure Trips

Home to the country’s largest convention center, Punta Cana is the perfect combination of business and leisure trips. Many upscale hotels have meeting room facilities for all types of meetings, incentive trips and special events. Punta Cana offers world class meeting facilities with the capacity of accommodating more than 3,500 people.