Punta Cana tourist information

In this post we leave you everything you need to know about the tourist information of Punta Cana and the Dominican Republic before coming to visit, live or buy an apartment. Furthermore, we offer you the top 10 things to do in Punta Cana and Bavaro.

Location

The Dominican Republic is located between the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea and together with Haiti forms the Hispaniola island. Located between the island of Cuba, to the west, and Puerto Rico, to the east, it is the second largest island in the Greater Antilles archipelago. Hispaniola was the first European settlement in the New World, after being discovered by Christopher Columbus on his first voyage in 1492.

Punta Cana is located on the east coast of the Dominican Republic, right at the crossroads of the two oceans. The currents of the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean create an environment of impressive biodiversity that makes it perfect for snorkeling and diving.

Timezone

Punta Cana is located in the Atlantic Time Zone (sometimes referred to as the Eastern Caribbean) and does not have daylight saving time. It is in the same time zone as Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands and Venezuela, that is, GMT -4.

Climate

The climate here is tropical – so bring sunscreen, flip flops and a hat. The climate is fairly consistent throughout the year, with an average temperature around 23 degrees. Being a tropical climate, the rains are constant so don't forget to bring your umbrella.

From May to October the weather is a little hotter and more humid and the temperatures from November to March are colder – especially at night. June is the hottest month of the year and the coldest is January. The wettest month is September – with an average of 128 mm of rain.

The capital

The capital of the Dominican Republic is Santo Domingo. It has a population of almost four million people. Santo Domingo was one of the first Spanish colonies, so a great influence of this culture is observed in the capital.

Government

The Dominican Republic is a representative democracy – the president is simultaneously head of state, head of government and head of a multi-party system. The country has a strong relationship with Puerto Rico and the United States, with Puerto Rico being its largest trading partner. In addition, the Dominican Republic is a founding member of the United Nations, as well as the World Trade Organization and the World Health Organization.

Language

The official language is Spanish. However, if you don't speak Spanish don't worry, English is spoken in most tourist areas. French is also spoken by a part of the population.

Currency

The official currency of Punta Cana is the Dominican Peso. However, since Punta Cana is a tourist destination, many hotels, shops and travel companies also accept US dollars and euros. Additionally, most large hotels and resorts will accept major credit cards such as Mastercard and Visa.

Gastronomy

Dominican cuisine is a mix between Spanish, Taíno and African. Quite similar to other Latin American countries.

The flag

The flag is the flag that represents the country, and that together with the Coat of Arms and the national anthem, has the category of patriotic symbols. It is the only flag in the world that has an open Bible.

In accordance with the Constitution, it has a cross in the center that extends towards the extremities and divides the flag into four rectangles: the upper ones are blue (on the side of the pole) and red; and the ones below are red (on the side of the pole) and blue. In the center of the cross there is the coat of arms of the Dominican Republic.

Meringue, rum, tobacco and coffee

When talking about meringue, we talk about the Dominican Republic, because this rhythm is one of the elements that is part of the national identity. Juan Luis Guerra is one of the international ambassadors of baile.

The Dominican Republic is a large producer of sugar cane. Hence the great variety and quality in the ron that produces. The Dominican rum industry formally began with the founding of the Bermúdez rum factory in 1852.

El tobacco Dominican stands out for its mild flavor and the quality of its preparation. Among the best brands are Avo, Davidoff, Aurora, El Coto, Cuesta Rey and Casablanca among others. The tobacco industry is one of the most important in the country.

The grains of coffee The most appreciated coffee comes from the southwest and is known under the name of Barahona in reference to the coastal town where this coffee is shipped, highly appreciated for its aroma, acidity and good body.

larimar

Larimar is culture, it is tourism, it is crafts, it is commerce. It is a blue semi-precious stone, known as Dominican Turquoise. Discovered in 1976 by an American geologist. The name arises from the union of the daughter's name "Lary" with the noun "sea."

Why invest in Punta Cana

There are many reasons to invest in Punta Cana. The tourism market in the Dominican Republic is booming, attracting large numbers of beach-loving tourists from all over North America, South America and Europe. It is a destination that offers Caribbean beaches and sun at affordable prices compared to other places in the Caribbean.

Punta Cana offers investment apartments and rentals with high income potential and a great return on investment. Tourism levels here have seen steady growth and tourism is now the country's most important economic sector. If we haven't convinced you yet, here are more reasons to invest in Punta Cana. Beach Garden Residential homes:

• It is only 15 minutes from an international airport, making it a very convenient location.
• The country has a stable government and great infrastructure.
• This area offers some of the lowest prices on residential property in the entire Caribbean.
• You will be able to collect rent from visitors and make a profit on your investment home. It offers you an excellent investment opportunity with an expected appreciation of 15-20% per year.
• Many of the major developers and companies are investing in the area.

These are just some of the reasons why invest in Punta Cana. For more information about buying property in Punta Cana and why this is a great place to invest, contact us.

We hope this tourist information about Punta Cana has been useful to you. Below we leave you 10 plans to do in this area.

TOP 10 things to do in Punta Cana

1. Relax on Bávaro beach, work on your tan and have a piña colada or coco loco.
2. Eat fresh tuna in the Trunk Beach Restaurant.
3. take an excursion to Isla Saona VIP with Miguel from Destiny Caribbean Tours, an island protected by the government as a nature reserve known for its beautiful virgin beaches.
4. Horseback riding on the beach at sunset.
5. learn wakeboarding in radpark in Downtown.
6. See the show of acrobats and dancers in Coco Bongo.
7. Learn to dance bachata and merengue, and maybe start with salsa.
8. Swim with dolphins and take photos with them.
9. Visit the colonial zone of Santo Domingo.
10. Learn to surf at Macao Surf Camp.

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