Punta Cana: Pure Luxury
Punta Cana is known for its white-sand beaches, incredible golf courses, and for its stunning resorts that cater to your every whim. With 10 different courses to choose from, you’ll be sure to find a green that matches your skill set. If the beach is more your pace, Playa Bávaro is one of Punta Cana’s most popular beaches for its soft white sand, restaurants, and water activities. Whether you’re looking to get away from it all in sunny Punta Cana, or want the ultimate golf vacation, your Envoyage advisor will craft you a Punta Cana all-inclusive vacation package that’s just your pace.
Punta Cana in Focus
Currency: Dominican Peso ($), though U.S. currency is widely accepted
Tipping Customs: Tip anywhere between 10-15%
Popular Drink: Mama Juana made with Brugal Rum
Must Eat: La Bandera
Power Up: A or B (two or three-prong) 110 V
Language: Spanish, though English is widely spoken at resorts
Weather: Year-round warm, tropical weather. June 1 – November 30 is hurricane season.
Best Time to Visit: Peak season runs from December – May, which brings northern crowds escaping the winter. Pack an umbrella for October.
Punta Cana Offers
Moments Worth Chasing
Tee-Off at the Punta Espada Golf Course
This course, designed by Jack Nicklaus, hosts the PGA Champions Tour—when you factor in the ocean wind, this seaside course offers a breathtaking combination of challenge and views.
Swim in the Otherworldly Blue Water of the Hoyo Azul
Hoyo Azul’s dazzling aquamarine water is absolutely breathtaking; Scape Park offers eco-tours of the area as well as cave and cenote tours.
Meet Dominican Republic Wildlife at Manatí Park
See flamingos, parrots, monkeys, dolphins, and 150 other species at Manatí Park.
Snorkel or Dive Punta Cana’s Shipwrecks
Take a snorkel lesson or dive Punta Cana’s shipwrecks teeming with marine life.
Find Your Beach
From secluded shores beside Punta Cana’s all-inclusive resorts to the breathtaking Playa Bávaro with its powder-white sand and amenities, Punta Cana has a beach that’s just your pace.
