Punta Cana

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Punta Cana, the easternmost tip of the Dominican Republic, borders the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. The beaches along the coastline from Punta Cana to Uvero Alto rival those anywhere in the Caribbean, with soft, white sand, and warm aquamarine waters, not forgetting, of course, the bordering coconut palms. 

The official language of Punta Cana is Spanish. However, with tourism being such a large industry, most locals speak English very well. You will also find that although the official currency is the Dominican peso, many Punta Cana resorts accept US dollars. 

The approximate flight time is 8 hour 50 minutes.

One of the best things about Punta Cana are the year-round high temperatures. June is the hottest month with an average temperature of 28°C and the coldest is January at 25°C. The wettest month is September.  

The Dominican Republic has a multicultural past that is, today, reflected by strong European, African, and native Taino Indian influences. This mixture of cultures has produced the current social identity of Dominicans, showing up in their food, music, art, sports and religion.  

For an opportunity to explore an untouched portion of the Dominican Republic, head over to Indigenous Eyes Ecological Park, a private protected nature reserve. Activities include cultural exhibits, a petting zoo, a sugarcane exhibit, five different swimming holes and an iguana habitat. Learn how chocolate is produced at ChocoMuseo Punta Cana and whilst you’re there, pop into Don Lucas’ Cigar Factory. 

Punta Cana enjoys a unique cuisine, blending Latin American ingredients like rice, beans, meat and, seafood with traditional Taino dishes that feature yucca, plantains, and potatoes. Adding to that mix are African recipes using similar native ingredients. You can’t leave without trying casaba, a deliciously crispy flatbread made from indigenous cassava (yucca) plant. Sometimes it is topped with meat and other tasty toppings or it may be simply sprinkled with salt, spices, and fresh lime.