Top 10 Reasons why thousands of guests keep coming back to Punta Cana, year after year.
Those of you, who have been to Punta Cana before, you will nod your head and confirm that this is one of the best Caribbean destinations, not knowing really why, but following your hearth and gut.
You have become already part of a huge traveler community infected with the travel bug. It is the dreaminess in your eyes and the distinguishing glow when you start talking about your last great Punta Cana vacation.
That’s how you know you have fallen in love with Punta Cana.
Those who wander around the world and are still looking for a great place to visit, put Punta Cana on your bucket list for your next Caribbean vacation.
We love our tropical island and want to share our passion and deep love with you and others.
Living here where you plan to vacation, gives us the chance to share local insides and personal experiences with you, stuff that you can’t find in catalogs or magazines.
Read here why WE fell in love with Punta Cana.
The Sun Is Always Shining In Punta Cana
Probably the main reasons why people choose to come here are the all year round pleasant temperatures.
Punta Cana is the perfect Caribbean Getaway during winter season in Europe and North America.
For those who have to shovel 3 feet snow this time of the year, take a break, heat up and soak in some extra rays to get the endorphin flowing that will change your mood in an instant.
From December to April we have an average temperature from 72°F-84°F and the water temperatures stay around 70°F. During summer time the sun gets up much earlier and the days get a bit longer and hotter, but barely reach the 90°F.
There are very few rainy days,but not really a rain season. During most part of the year the sky is covered with a slight overcast and even this varies during the year. The clearer part starts in November and last until April.
This doesn’t mean you don’t need to protect yourself from the sun, pack plenty of creme you will need it.
There is no significant change in temperatures to call it a summer and winter season. The sun shines in Punta Cana all year long.
The warm and crystal clear waters of the ocean, a steady warm breeze and the rhythms of Latin music invite to stay and relax for a while, to soak in extra hours of sun for the perfect winter tan and just do nothing for a moment, Dominican style.
Punta Cana Is A Dream Destination
Punta Cana the perfect location for stunning destination weddings, romantic getaways and family travels. Solo travelers and groups that come for Punta Cana Spring Break Vacation will find that this is a tremendous place to stay with great party opportunities and abundance of activities .
You find one of the longest and most beautiful stretch of white sandy beach of the Dominican Republic in Punta Cana, excellent for a romantic walk when the Caribbean sun is settling down.
Snooze in one of the hotels loungers or Bali beds or build sandcastles with your kids if this is what you want to do.
The shallow, turquoise blue and crystal clear water invites for a refreshing dip and the nearby reef is home to hundred of tropical fish and colorful corals.
Tropical palm trees and maliciously well groomed gardens present the perfect backdrop for pictures of your well earned vacation.
Punta Cana offers something for everyone, people that are rather active, find great choices of things to do in Punta Cana, from motorized water sport to countryside adventures, historical city tours and interactions with dolphins.
Guests that want to unwind and seek relaxation, get pampered and find their inner Chi with luxurious treatments in World Class Spas that most of the hotels include in their Punta Cana vacation packages.
Punta Cana has it all!
Great Variety Of Accommodations In Punta Cana
There are over 70 hotels in Punta Cana offering great accommodations for families and groups seeking only the best of the best of pure luxury, comfort in a tropical environment and undivided attention to details that make a stay in the Dominican Republic so special.
You find a wide range of world class services, exclusive spas and world dining experiences, fascinating night shows and superb international entertainment programs, that leave no wish unfulfilled.
There are small boutique hotels and hostels in Punta Cana for back packers and solo travelers, all-inclusive and adults-only hotels in Punta Cana and there are family friendly resorts and hotels in Punta Cana that will make your trip to Dominican Republic a truly unforgettable one, no matter which one you choose.
Over the last years apartment rentals and Airbnb have become more and more popular.Looking for a one room studio to stay a few nights? You will find your place easy in Bavaro.
Or you want to treat your family with a stay in a astonishing multi-room villa with in house butler service and private chef? Cap Cana and Punta Cana will not disappoint you.
Plenty Of Things To Do In Punta Cana
This Caribbean destination offers a great variety of activities that you can do right here in Punta Cana, without the need of long transfers or a full day trip. Water-sport activities and cultural countryside tours , day excursions to explore more of the island and fun zip line adventures are available.
There is something for everybody to find and you should consider to get out of your hotel or resort and discover a bit more of what Punta Cana and the Dominican Republic has to offer.
Family friendly Punta Cana
Families with kids love the fact that there are hotels that have specialized on Family Vacation in Dominican Republic, offering a wide range of extra services, like kids clubs with activity programs fitted to the needs of the little explorers, to be active all day long and giving mum and dad the much needed time out to relax and recharge their energies as well.
There are many family friendly tours and excursions in Punta Cana you can join with small children and active teenager, activities that create memories for a lifetime and have your children talk about their Dominican Republic vacation for a very long time.
No Worries In Punta Cana
We Dominicans are friendly and really happy folks, we have an outgoing nature and rhythm in our blood and hips.
We use every chance to sing and dance and make sure that visitors of the Dominican Republic have as much fun as we have.
We do not need a special reason to share a Mamajuana with our guests or two, or enjoy an amazing tropical cocktail while moving to the rhythmic sounds of Merengue and Bachata.
It is 5 o clock somewhere and this is reason enough for us to celebrate “Happy Hour”.
It is safe here. You should not go with your best Rolex watch and waving with dollar bills on the street, you wouldn’t do it at home either.
Maybe ask your hotel staff before you leave for some directions if you haven’t researched it already and than walk out and have fun. Enjoy the feeling of a real adventurer.
It Is Easy To Get Around In Punta Cana
I know it is comfortable to get out of the airplane, take a taxi from the international airport Punta Cana to your hotel and stay on the beach.
But there is a lot you can do outside the comfort of your Punta Cana all-inclusive beach hotel.
Local transportation is easy and inexpensive and it is a great way to see more of the area.
Multicultural Gastronomy Scene In Punta Cana
There are many local bars ( Shop and Drinks) and authentic Dominican restaurants, Italien Pizza Places, restaurants with Thai and Indian cousin and of course you find great seafood restaurants in Punta Cana. You fancy tasty burger? No problem! And even vegans find the perfect restaurants.
All Punta Cana hotels offer a great choice on buffets and a magnificent menu of la carte restaurants, but if you wish to dine out to mix and mingle with the locals you will find a great mix of amazing and unique restaurants and bars to go to.
Punta Cana’s Artisans
When visiting Punta Cana, you get a chance to soak in a lot of Dominican culture and learn about our local customs and our unique history.
You will have the possibility to try Dominican Rum and see how Dominican cigars are made, go shopping in Punta Cana for unique artisan products that have been locally produced like Dominican coffee and chocolate, Dominican paintings and the well-known Larimar stone and Amber.
Prices outside of your resort are much less expensive and worth taking a ride to one of the shopping center Down Town.
Active Nightlife In Punta Cana
Most Punta Cana hotels offer a fantastic night program with dance shows, musicians and bars and yes you should go and see them.
But you will find exciting nightlife with sophisticated wine bars, cigar lounges and excellent casinos in Punta Cana, as well as a diverse mix of local and international discos. It would be a petty if you would miss to visit them.
The three most popular night clubs in Punta Cana are Imagine – an underground cave that offers a unique acoustic experiences in 3 different sections of a natural cave, each with VIP bars and exclusive drinks.
Then there is ORO nightclub – Hard Rocks very own disco opens to hotel guests and public, playing a great mix of international music with fantastic dance shows.
If you feel like it, you stay for a round on the roulette table or play a game of poker at the Hard Rock Casino Punta Cana next door.
The newest place and probably one of the hottest night clubs in Punta Cana is Coco Bongo in Down Town – phenomenal Vegas like shows with an ever changing night program that you want to keep enjoying all night long.
It’s a definitely must! If you like clubs – go! If you like shows –Go! If you want to do anything involving a great time- go!
You can upgrade to a VIP lounge if you do not like crowds and get to enjoy a better view on an upper level.
We hope we could give you a great overview on what Punta Cana has to offer and you are already on your way to book your ticket for your next great Caribbean Adventure.
Please share your experiences and stories and what you love about Punta Cana with us, we really like to hear them.
