Punta Cana
The beaches are lined with rows of dense palm trees and because of this Punta Cana and Bavaro are nicknamed La Costa del Coco, or the Coconut Coast.
It is the most sought after tourist destination of the Caribbean and known for its beautiful and pristine beaches. The average temperatures in the high season are from February to April with day ranges of 82-86 °F. If your looking for higher temperatures and less chance of rain June and July see less rain then in the fall. December and January are very dry on average as well and the temperatures still warm.
Punta Cana, the easternmost tip of the Dominican Republic, stretching some 19.8 miles of clear water shores, white sand beaches, and rows of tropical palm trees. The Bávaro area and Punta Cana combine to form what's known as La Costa del Coco, or the Coconut Coast, land of lavish, all-inclusive resorts. Punta Cana is today the the most popular vacation destination in the Carribean. The popular Caribbean wedding destination has something for everyone, from luxurious spas, to a swim with dolphins, to testing your golf skills or relaxing on a stunning white sand beach. Punta Cana offers first class all-inclusive resorts with family-friendly activities in mind, warm hospitality and delicious tri-creole cuisine, as well as western restaurants that will suit every taste and budget.
Experience a dreams destination wedding in Punta Cana and see why it has been voted the 8th best beach destination in the world by TripAdvisor members. The area provides many public and private beaches, including “Blue Flag” European certified beach Cabeza de Toro, a popular surfing beach, Uvero Alto, many go here for parasailing, beach Bávaro to relax in a less crowded beach in the regions smaller quaint villages like Boca de Yuma and El Cortecito-Los Corales.
The Dominican Republic astounds with sizzling society and rich history coming full circle from Spanish, African and Taino Indian impact more than six centuries. Find out about history while you appreciate warm Dominican individuals and local culture and music. Visit caves where drawings by old Taino Indians can be seen or figure out how to move merengue and bachata at your resort or nearby night club. Groups of all ages can hang out and encounter the real Dominican lifestyle.
Besides and all-inclusive relaxing getaway, today families search for get-away adventures they can do together. Punta Cana's eco tourism will fulfill any voyage. Children can learn about the local wild-life or swim with the dolphins at Dolphin Island Park; take a stroll in the Indigenous Eyes Ecological Park and see an exotic garden; watch an animal entertainment show at Manati Park; or take an ATV tour on one of the secluded beaches.
Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) is the second most popular airport in the Caribbean, and one of the Caribbean's major airports, services over 50 airlines, has 3 terminals, and can be reached in only hours from many major cities in North America. Punta Cana is also accessible from Aeropuerto Internacional de las Americas (SDQ), however the former airport is more convenient and very close to Punta Cana's many resorts. SDQ is about two hours away from Punta Cana by car.