Palm-lined beach in Punta Cana

Punta Cana travel guides

Answer-first planning notes for a Punta Cana trip, checked against current sources.

Resort beach in Punta Cana
Featured · Planning · 1 min

Where to Stay in Punta Cana (2026)

The five main Punta Cana resort areas compared: beaches, distance from the airport and who each one suits.

A resort in Punta Cana
Planning · 1 min

All-Inclusive Resort Tips for Punta Cana

How to choose and make the most of a Punta Cana all-inclusive: beach, restaurants, adults-only options and tips.

Altos de Chavón
Culture · 1 min

Altos de Chavón and the Higüey Basilica

Two cultural stops near Punta Cana: the replica Mediterranean village of Altos de Chavón and the Basílica of Our Lady of Altagracia in Higüey.

Playa Macao
Beaches · 1 min

Best Beaches in Punta Cana

Punta Cana's best beaches: calm Bávaro, surfy Macao, Juanillo at Cap Cana and quieter stretches.

Palm-lined beach in Punta Cana
Planning · 1 min

Best Time to Visit Punta Cana

When to visit Punta Cana: dry and wet seasons, the June–November hurricane season, sargassum and peak prices.

Punta Cana International Airport
Planning · 1 min

Dominican Republic E-Ticket and Entry Rules for Punta Cana (2026)

How the free Dominican Republic E-Ticket works, what the tourist card is, and what to have ready before flying to Punta Cana.

Cap Cana marina
Transport · 1 min

Getting Around Punta Cana

How to get around Punta Cana's spread-out resort coast: taxis, local buses, car hire and resort shuttles.

Hoyo Azul cenote
Attractions · 1 min

Hoyo Azul and Cap Cana

Visiting Hoyo Azul, the turquoise cenote at Scape Park in Cap Cana, plus Juanillo beach and the marina.

Punta Cana beach
Guide · 1 min

Is Punta Cana Safe? 2026 Advice

How safe Punta Cana is in 2026: the official advice, common risks and practical precautions.

Punta Cana International Airport
Transport · 1 min

Punta Cana Airport Transfers 2026

How to get from Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) to Bávaro, Cap Cana or Uvero Alto: the official taxi rank, shared shuttles and private transfers.

Punta Cana beach
Planning · 1 min

Best eSIM for Punta Cana and the Dominican Republic (2026)

How to stay connected in Punta Cana: eSIMs, local SIMs and resort Wi-Fi.

Bávaro beach, Punta Cana
Planning · 1 min

Punta Cana Travel Guide 2026

A practical Punta Cana guide for 2026: which resort area to choose, the E-Ticket, airport transfers, day trips and safety.

Saona Island beach
Day trips · 1 min

Saona Island from Punta Cana

How Saona Island day trips from Punta Cana work: the route, catamarans versus speedboats, the national park and what to check.

Calle Las Damas, Zona Colonial, Santo Domingo
Day trips · 1 min

Santo Domingo Day Trip from Punta Cana

How to visit Santo Domingo's Zona Colonial from Punta Cana: drive times, tours and what to see.

Mangú
Food · 1 min

Punta Cana Food Guide

What to eat in and around Punta Cana: mangú, la bandera, sancocho, fresh fish and where to find local food beyond the buffet.