Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

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Punta Cana encapsulates the meaning of Caribbean dreams, capturing the hearts of visitors forever…  Allow us to give you a glimpse of this Caribbean Wonderland, a place of natural beauty, fun adventures, wonder, and relaxation; the kind of place you dream of when you close your eyes on a cold winter day.  Punta Cana is the most visited and beloved destination in the Caribbean, located on the east coast of the Dominican Republic, where tropical dreams come true. Punta Cana is the most affordable vacation destination in the Caribbean, known for overdelivering and exceeding expectations with world-famous Dominican hospitality. 

 

Choose from exclusive luxury resorts to budget-friendly inns.  Along the bewitching coastline of Punta Cana, you’ll find a variety of resorts and hotels to fulfill your travel wishes, from adults-only romantic hotels to fun family-friendly resorts with waterparks.  Resorts in Punta Cana are known for offering excellent entertainment and services to keep you happy for your entire stay, but Punta Cana is so much more. 

 

Punta Cana offers visitors over 35 miles of fantastic beaches, natural reserves to re-discover, world-class golf courses, casinos, a long list of watersports, cultural experiences, fun adventure parks, underground caves, mesmerizing cenotes, fun buggy rides through the colorful countryside, coral reefs, water parks, nightclubs… a Caribbean wonderland that has it all.

 

Outside of the Punta Cana tourist region, visitors can take a number of day trips, from UNESCO sites in the Colonial Historic District of Santo Domingo and nearby regions with more natural wonders.  With so much to see and do, it’s no wonder Punta Cana welcomes back so many repeat travelers year after year.

 

 

Basic Facts – Dominican Republic

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Name of Country: Republica Dominicana, known as the Dominican Republic by English speakers.

Location: Punta Cana is located on the east coast of the Dominican Republic.  The Dominican Republic is part of Hispaniola, an island in the Caribbean, part of the Greater Antilles, to the west is the neighboring country of Haiti.

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Punta Cana Meaning & Pronunciation:  It is said that the name derives from the abundant palma de cana in the area, widely used to cover the roofs of buildings and umbrellas along the beach.  Punta Cana is pronounced “Poontah Caanaa” Capital of Dominican Republic:  Santo Domingo

Official Language: The official language is Spanish.  A large number of Dominicans also speak English very well since many private schools teach English as a second language.   In tourist areas, most Dominicans at least speak two languages, many also speak French, Italian, Russian and German.  In restaurants, you will find that menus are in both English and Spanish and available in other languages.  Punta Cana welcomes tourists from all over the world, you will find that staff is very welcoming and acommodating.  Staff will either speak your language or find someone that does in order to help you feel taken care of. President: Luis Rodolfo Abinader, Time Zone: Atlantic UTC-4, no daylight savings. Political Status: Independent

 

The Most Exciting All-Inclusive Destination in the Caribbean. Punta Cana has redefined vacationing in the Caribbean, refining the all-inclusive concept.  Punta Cana’s resorts over-deliver in ambiance, service, entertainment, fun, luxury, and relaxation. There’s a perfect resort in Punta Cana for everyone from adults only, family fun resorts, romantic and intimate to luxurious and exclusive.  Luxury travelers can choose from a variety of exclusive resorts voted among the best in the Caribbean. Budget-minded tourists can enjoy an unforgettable vacation without sacrificing service or quality.