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Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, Punta Cana is the most famous resort in the Dominican Republic, and for good reason. The beautiful beaches, stretching over 24 miles, could almost be added to the list of world heritage. Transparent waters, coconut trees, white sand, the magical combination is there for you to enjoy an excellent leisure holiday, in the sun or under the shade of a Cana straw hut, while sipping a mojito or a pinacolada. However, in order to discover the country, the customs and the lifestyle of local Dominicans, it is better to move to another destination. In Punta Cana, there is nothing but hotels.

Beautiful beaches
A hotel industry of good or very good standing
Many sports activities

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No sites of cultural interest
Dominican lifestyle reduced to its simplest expression.

Weather Punta Cana - choosing the best time to go

Dominican Republic - Punta Cana

All overall indicators 58/100 Average
Temperature indicators 68/100 Good
Bad weather indicators 18/100 Very bad
Sunbathing indicators 40/100 Average
Swimming indicators 94/100 Excellent
Wind indicators 90/100 Excellent
Temperature indicatorsVery hot :
The maximum temperature is <24°, temperature felt between 33°C and 36°C.
Bad weather indicatorsHeavy rain :
Heavy rain - averaging over 4.5mm per day.
Sunbathing indicatorsSunny intervals :
Cloudy with sunny intervals (40% to 60% cloud cover).
Swimming indicatorsVery pleasant / Optimal :
High air temperature (>24°C), high sea temperature (>24°C), light to moderate winds (between 7 mph and 12 mph).
Wind indicatorsLight breeze / Optimal :
Optimal comfort: optimal wind speed (between 7 mph and 12 mph) in a warm environment (>24°C).

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To see

The commonly proposed trip in Punta Cana is to the Manati Park, an ecological park where you can, under reservation, have the opportunity to swim with dolphins. From Punta Cana, holidaymakers can engage in the great adventure and visit the island of Saona, as well as La Romana and Santo Domingo, the capital of the island.

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To do

The hotels all offer high quality well-being services, with a wide range of spas in beautiful settings, as well as wide range of sports activities such as tennis, cycling and horse riding. The water sports (diving, water skiing, sailing, etc) are not to be missed! Fans of golf will also find beautiful golf courses.

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To think about

A suitcase for the summer: light clothing cotton, open shoes, shorts, shirts, T-shirts, without forgetting the bathing suit, as well as warm clothes and walking shoes for getaways in the mountains. A lightweight raincoat is useful during the rainy season (from May to July).

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To avoid

Punta Cana is not an authentically Dominican location. Experiencing Dominican life here is limited unless you go on an excursion, but the excursions take time because this area is far away from everything. The only possible compromise is to opt for a two-week stay and to opt for a hotel near a market place, or a bus station, for your escapades.

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To try

Rich and spicy, Dominican cuisine is the result of Creole, European and African influences. Starch foods (rice, sweet potatoes and plantain), fish and shell fish as well as tropical fruits are the key foods. The stews (mondogo, sancocho) are common, with goat meat or fish cooked in coconut milk being prime examples.

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To bring back

Jewellery made from amber (brown solidified resin), larimar (blue stone), leather items, baskets, naive paintings, a legacy of Indian Taïnos, CDs of merengue and bachata, cigars, liquid vanilla, jam, rum and coffee are the main souvenirs that you can bring home. They can be found everywhere on beaches and especially in local markets.

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