Last checked: 25 October 2026 by Lia. Sources: Dirección General de Migración (E-Ticket); DGII (tourist card); US State Department Dominican Republic advisory. Hero photo: Oleg Yunakov, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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Do the boring bits first. The E-Ticket is free and required, the tourist card is already in most airfares, and the beach you want depends on which resort strip you book, not on the word Punta Cana on the ticket.
Punta Cana at a glance
‘Punta Cana’ usually means the whole resort coast, from Cap Cana in the south to Uvero Alto in the north.
| Airport | Punta Cana International (PUJ) |
| Entry | Free E-Ticket; tourist card fee in most airfares |
| Currency | Dominican peso (DOP); US dollars widely accepted in resorts |
| US advisory | Level 2, exercise increased caution |
| Hurricane season | 1 June to 30 November |
Where to stay
Bávaro has the most choice and the easiest access to shops and restaurants. Cap Cana is upscale and gated; Uvero Alto is remote and quiet. See where to stay.
Before you fly
Complete the E-Ticket and check your passport validity with your airline. Ignore sites that charge a fee for the E-Ticket form.
Getting around
Resorts are spread out. Taxis are the main option; see airport transfers and getting around.
Day trips
Frequently asked questions
Is Punta Cana a city?
Not really. It’s a resort region in La Altagracia province, made up of several beach areas.
Do I need pesos?
Resorts usually accept US dollars and cards. Pesos help in local shops and with some taxis.
