Punta Cana
32km of brilliant white sand, world-class all-inclusive resorts and the most popular beach destination in the Caribbean
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The best beaches, resorts and experiences in Punta Cana.
Bávaro Beach
Bávaro Beach is consistently rated one of the best beaches in the Caribbean — a long, sheltered stretch of powdery white sand with crystal-clear turquoise water. The beach is lined with world-class all-inclusive resorts including Majestic Elegance, Iberostar, Barceló and Secrets. The water is calm, warm and perfect for swimming.
World-Class All-Inclusive Resorts
Punta Cana is home to some of the best all-inclusive resorts in the world. Majestic Elegance, Majestic Colonial, Secrets Cap Cana, Hard Rock, Barceló, Iberostar and dozens more offer extraordinary value — multiple restaurants, pools, water parks, entertainment and unlimited food and drink. The quality and variety of the all-inclusive offering here is unmatched in the Caribbean.
Water Sports & Diving
The calm, clear waters around Punta Cana are perfect for water sports. Snorkelling, scuba diving, kitesurfing, windsurfing, parasailing and deep-sea fishing are all widely available. The coral reefs offshore are excellent for snorkelling and diving, with good visibility and a wide variety of marine life.
Scape Park & Eco Adventures
Scape Park is a large eco-adventure park near Cap Cana with cenotes, zip lines, a beach club, ATV tours and cultural experiences. The Indigenous Eyes Ecological Park, within the Punta Cana Resort, has 12 freshwater lagoons connected by jungle trails. Both are excellent day-out options for families and active travellers.
Macao Beach & Surfing
Macao Beach, about 20 minutes north of Bávaro, is a wilder, less developed beach popular with surfers and those seeking a more natural experience. The beach is backed by coconut palms and the waves are more powerful than the sheltered resort beaches. Several surf schools operate here, and the beach has a handful of rustic restaurants.
Punta Cana Travel Guide
Punta Cana is the Dominican Republic's most popular resort area — and one of the most visited beach destinations in the entire Caribbean. The 32km stretch of brilliant white sand beaches, lined with world-class all-inclusive resorts, has made it a favourite for UK holidaymakers seeking sun, sea and exceptional value.
Bávaro Beach is the jewel in the crown. A long, sheltered stretch of powdery white sand with crystal-clear turquoise water, it is consistently rated one of the best beaches in the Caribbean. The water is calm, warm and perfect for swimming. The beach is lined with world-class all-inclusive resorts — Majestic Elegance, Majestic Colonial, Iberostar, Barceló, Secrets and dozens more.
The all-inclusive resorts of Punta Cana are among the best in the world. The quality and variety of the offering — multiple restaurants, pools, water parks, entertainment programmes and unlimited food and drink — is unmatched in the Caribbean. The value for money is extraordinary, particularly when booked through a UK tour operator.
Beyond the beach, Punta Cana offers excellent water sports, eco-adventure parks, golf courses and day trips. The Scape Park has cenotes, zip lines and a beach club. The Indigenous Eyes Ecological Park has 12 freshwater lagoons. Santo Domingo, the capital, is 2.5 hours away by road and makes an excellent day trip.
Punta Cana International Airport is one of the busiest in the Caribbean, with direct flights from London Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham and other UK airports. The flight time is approximately 9–10 hours.
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