Spring break is fast approaching, and college students, couples, and families are solidifying their plans to escape the winter blues.
Sunny skies, sandy beaches and all-inclusive resorts make Punta Cana a popular destination for travelers from the East Coast and beyond. The destination was named MasterCard’s top international leisure destination in 2018.
Are you planning a trip to Punta Cana? Do you want to learn more about this international tourist destination? You’ll find all the information you need here.
Where is Punta Cana?
Punta Cana is in the Dominican Republic, a Caribbean country that shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti, which lies between Cuba and Puerto Rico.
Do I need a passport to go to Punta Cana?
According to Punta Cana International Airport, if you are not a citizen of the Dominican Republic, you must have a valid passport to enter Punta Cana.
What language is spoken in Punta Cana?
Although the official language of the Dominican Republic is Spanish, tourists need not worry too much if they cannot speak Spanish. According to the Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism, many people in larger cities and tourist areas are fluent in English, and French, German, and Italian are also widely spoken.
Why is Punta Cana so famous?
Not only is the Dominican Republic the second-largest country in the Caribbean, but it was also the second-most popular tourist destination in Latin America, with 5 million international tourists in 2021. According to U.S. News & World Report, Punta Cana has more than 24,000 hotel rooms, many of which are in all-inclusive resorts.
Punta Cana enjoys a tropical climate all year round, attracting east coasters looking to escape the winter. The average annual temperature ranges from 78 to 88 degrees Fahrenheit. Rains are short-lived, with a dry season from December to May.
Punta Cana’s short travel distances also make it a popular destination for spring breakers on the East Coast: Most people on the East Coast can get to Punta Cana in under four hours, and to the central part of the state in just over five hours.
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