![]() ![]() Atlantic Ocean waters are predominantly shallow, with a few natural marine pools which are safe for swimming.īy annual passenger traffic (statistical data 2019), the Caribbean's top-10 largest airports are: The province's 100-km (62-mi) long coastline tends to be mildly windy. European (mainly Spanish) hotel chains own all but 2 of the over 50 mega-resorts in Punta Cana. The nearest city (Higüey) is 45 km (28 mi) away (about 1-hour drive distance). The most popular beaches are Cabeza de Toro, Bavaro and El Cortecito - all located to the north. The area has population around 50,000, with annual growth rate of 6%. Punta Cana Airport serves international flights and by annual traffic (2,4+ million passengers) is ranked the Caribbean's second-busiest (after San Juan Puerto Rico's Luis Munoz Marín Airport/aka Isla Verde). Another opportunity is visiting small islands like Saona and Catalina. From Punta Cana (as cruise shore excursions) are offered activities like windsurfing, speedboating, snorkeling and scuba diving, catamaran and sailboat tours, deepsea sport fishing, banana boat rides, swimming with dolphins-sharks-stingrays, floating spas, party boats and private yacht charters, also land-based tours (safaris, dune buggying, horseback riding). ![]() ![]() The road distance between Punta Cana and La Romana (Dominicana's main cruise port) is approx 80 km (50 mi) to the west. Major resort developments in Punta Cana include Puntacana Resort, Motel 6, Majestic Elegance, Cap Cana. The Basilica Catholic Monument is in Higuey (Province's 500-year-old capital). Nearby are the country's capital city Santo Domingo de Guzman, Samana, La Romana. The area is best known for its luxury resorts and pristine beaches, making it one of the country's most popular vacation destinations for international tourists. Punta Cana is a balneario (seaside resort town) in La Altagracia - Dominican Republic's easternmost province. ![]()
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