Location

• Located on the east coast of Hispaniola Island, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, shares the island with one other country to its west, Haiti. From the capitol Santa Domingo, it is 3.5 hours' drive to Punta Cana. Save the travelling time by 3 hours to your destination by flying to the Punta Cana International Airport instead. A passport to enter the nation is mandatory.
  
  

Water-Related Activities

• There is something for everyone on the water in Punta Cana
  
  There are glazed sandy beaches that spread across 1,100 acres. Sport fishing enthusiasts can spend the day fishing equipped with all the latest equipment. Big game fishing is a draw here, and an annual tournament brings in international participants. Swim with the dolphins or snorkel in the longest coral reef in the Dominican Republic at Punta Cana. Free scuba lesson take place in the pool at many resorts, and you can take in a group tour at sea.
  
  

Points of Interest

• Fauna and flora are all around in Punta Cana
  
  Traverse into the natural habitat that Punta Cana has to offer via a rented 4WD vehicle or by taking a safari tour. Glimpse into a world of caves, sugar plantations, mangroves, and the daily life and culture of the country. A show combining dancing and singing at the Manati Park features the Taino, an aboriginal tribe native the Dominican Republic. Explorers should head to one of the best-kept secret of the region, the Indigenous Eyes Ecological Park. The tropical forest has over 500 species of wildlife that call it their home. Get a real feel of authentic Dominican life with a visit to Higuey, the capital of the province. Avid golfers are not forgotten while vacationing in Punta Cana: tee off at one or all of the five golf courses in operation.
  
  

Dining

• Embrace a menu unique to the Dominican Republic and its Spanish-influenced Caribbean neighbors. The cuisine is a mix of influences from its early ancestral inhabitants from Africa, the Taino Indians and the Spanish. Seasonings, spices, fresh vegetables and fruits are staples. Punta Cana is a resort district, so visitors can enjoy more dining options by restaurant-hopping for lobster, fajitas, buffets and international fare.
  
  

Getting Around

• Take a taxi to get around the immediate area. You can obtain one by asking at reception or going to the entrance of your hotel. Taxis have set zone rates, and all taxis charge the same. Ride in a gua-gua (small bus), which runs along the coastal road during the day.