Most of the time it offers a beautiful tropical climate all year round, with an average temperature of around 25°C. There are slight variations between the summer and winter months. The so-called winter season extends from November to April. Humidity is relatively low during these months and tends to cool in the evenings much more than in the summer months.
Spanish is spoken there, although many employees in the travel and tourism sector, especially hotels, also speak English, French, Italian or German.
For most visitors, a passport is sufficient. You are also required to purchase a tourist card upon arrival at the airport, which is worth approximately US$ 10.
The main currency is the Dominican peso, but U.S. dollars are generally accepted, as well as euros. Only one currency conversion or exchange is made, this is accepted in banks, hotels and official exchanges.
In general, yes, but caution should be exercised because, as in any city, there is crime.
There are options for different tastes and budgets. Playa Bávaro is the most recognized for its beautiful beaches and is the main tourist center; most of the hotels are concentrated here. For more economical accommodations you should look in the El Cortecito area, but if you are looking for a more luxurious place then Cap Cana is the right neighborhood.
If you want to visit the city or other beaches you can choose to do so by cab, rent a car, hire paid excursions that usually pick up passengers at the hotel or even take the local buses called "guaguas".
The typical dishes of Punta Cana, and in general of the entire Dominican Republic, are the reflection of a Creole cuisine resulting from the mixture of Taino, Spanish and African gastronomies. Some delicacies are sancocho, asopao and fish and seafood dishes.
It takes on average 19h 26m to flight from Cartagena to Punta Cana Intl Airport
On average there are 4 conecting flights between Cartagena and Punta Cana Intl Airport.
The earliest flight departs from Cartagena at 5:40AM.
The latest flight departs from Cartagena at 12:00PM.