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Punta Cana

Dominican Republic travel guide

What to see in Punta Cana

Kilometres of white sand and palm trees, with trips to Saona Island.

Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides

  • 4 must-see places
  • Best time: from December to May
  • Stay in Bávaro
Photo: Oleg Yunakov · CC BY-SA 4.0

Punta Cana highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

  1. Bávaro Beach

    White sand and palm trees along kilometres of coast; the water is calm thanks to the reef.

  2. Saona Island

    A catamaran trip to a national-park island, with the natural pool full of starfish.

  3. Indigenous Eyes

    An ecological reserve with crystal-clear freshwater lagoons for swimming in the jungle.

  4. Cap Cana Marina

    A marina with restaurants and shops, the departure point for fishing boats and excursions.

Where to stay in Punta Cana

The handiest areas for getting around and going out.

  • Recommended areas

    Bávaro · Cap Cana

Day trips from Punta Cana

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to Punta Cana

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Punta Cana are from December to May. If you can, avoid from August to October (hurricane season).

  1. Jan no warnings
  2. Feb no warnings
  3. Mar no warnings
  4. Apr no warnings
  5. May no warnings
  6. Jun with warnings
  7. Jul with warnings
  8. Aug with strong warnings
  9. Sep with strong warnings
  10. Oct with strong warnings
  11. Nov with warnings
  12. Dec no warnings
  • from June to November

    Hurricane season

    Hurricanes can form from June to November; August, September and October are the riskiest months. There are almost always days of heavy rain and humid heat.

    What to do: Book with free cancellation, take out travel insurance that covers weather events and check the National Hurricane Center’s forecasts a few days before you go.

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: the local comedor. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Dominican Republic guide.

  • Wolly Beach

    Bávaro · seafood · €€

    Beach

  • Citrus

    Punta Cana · Caribbean · €€

    Resort

Frequently asked questions about Punta Cana

What to see in Punta Cana?

Bávaro Beach, Saona Island, Indigenous Eyes and Cap Cana Marina.

What to see in Punta Cana in one day?

Don’t miss Bávaro Beach, Saona Island, Indigenous Eyes and Cap Cana Marina. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

Where to stay in Punta Cana?

The handiest areas to stay are Bávaro and Cap Cana.

What’s the best time to travel to Punta Cana?

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Punta Cana are from December to May. If you can, avoid from August to October (hurricane season).

What day trips can you take from Punta Cana?

Saona Island, Hoyo Azul and Santo Domingo from Punta Cana.

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Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.