Punta Cana Questions and Answers

Tummy Troubles?  I am traveling to Punta Cana this April with my family. It is our first Dominican Republic vacation. We are very excited to visit this beautiful location,...

Local vendors at the resorts  I would like to know if there are any all inclusive resorts in Punta Cana that do not permit locals to sell to you while you are a guest at the resort?...

Late Arrival in Punta Cana  I will be arriving in Punta Cana on a 9:50 p.m. flight in the next few weeks and I already have shuttle vouchers for transportation with Prieto Tours/Bus ...

What age is considered an adult?  Hi

I'm Rachel and we are going on a trip to Dominican Republic. I have been looking at the resorts and I want to know.. What age is considered an adult,...

Hotel near the airport  Which is the closest hotel to the airport?


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Hello Greg,

The closest hotel to the Punta Cana International Airport is the PUNTACANA ...

Which is the best resort in Punta Cana for a single adult?  I want to stay at resort with not a lot children, I am in my late twenties looking to have fun night life, hanging out the pool meeting ladies, I prefer ...

Sharks in Punta Cana  Hi, we are going to Gran Bahia Principe Bavaro resort, Punta Cana on Sunday Jan 24/2010. Are there sharks? I thought I had read somewhere that this area ...

Is El Cortecito safe for tourists?  Me and my wife will be traveling to Punta Cana in October 2011. We are staying at the Iberostar Bavaro and thought it would be nice to take a water taxi ...

Food in the Dominican Republic  I'm an American and my stomach does not do well with foreign foods. I'm going to Punta Cana and I would like to know what kind of food is fine for me to ...

Diving in Punta Cana  We are staying at the Punta Cana Princess (the adults only resort) and some want information on diving. What is the closest access? Where are the best ...

Dominican Carnival  We will be visiting NH Royal Beach by Punta Cana on February 27th, 2011 and would like to experience Independence Day.

What activities and events can ...

How much spending money would I need for two weeks in Punta Cana?  We are staying in an all inclusive resort but would like to do maybe two or three trips as well, not sure what kind but just something to get away from ...

Catholic Church - Punta Cana Area  We will be at the IFA Bavaro Resort for two Sundays and I would like to go to Mass. Would you please let me know the nearest church and the times for Mass....

Nightlife  I'm not familiar with staying on a resort and how it works. If I stay at the VIK Cayena Beach, for example, can I go to any nightclubs in other areas/hotels?...

How much is a resort to Punta Cana from the capital ?  Hi my name is Arelis, I have a sister and niece & nephews over there and I want them to spend a good Christmas together. I want to know how much money ...

Cocoa Making  Hello,

I read about learning how they make cocoa on one site, and I was wondering if you've heard of any place where they do that.


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Hello ...

Retiring to Punta Cana  My husband and I are planning on retiring in a couple of years. We have always enjoyed our stay in Punta Cana. One of the questions I had was about taking ...

What is the age to book a hotel room?  I will be traveling with a group of friends. I will be 18 but my two friends who want to stay in my room are only 17, is that okay?


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Generally ...

Day Trips in Punta Cana  Hi

We are travelling to Punta Cana in May 2011 and staying at IFA Villas Bavaro. Should we book the day trips we wish to take before we arrive or wait ...

What is the closest resort to the Occidental Grand in Punta Cana?  I am attending a wedding in March but do not want to stay at the Occidental Grand Flamenco which is where the wedding is... what is a nice clean resort ...

Where to stay  Hi - we are considering a vacation during x-mas week (Dec 18th - 25th) this year. 2 adults and 3 young kids. We are not really interested in an all inclusive ...

Can I send a package to myself at the resort for when I arrive?  I only want to bring a carry on bag and would like to send suntan lotion, curling iron ahead of my arrival.


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Hello Judi,

You can ...

Travel with 13 month old baby  Hi

We are planning to attend a family wedding in Feb. 2011 at the Dreams Punta Cana. My grandson will be 13 months old and we would like to bring him....

Distance Between Resorts  Can you please tell me how far is it from Paradisus (The Reserve) to the Occidental Grand Punta Cana?


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Hello Judy,

The distance between ...

Deciding between 3 resorts  My wife and I have whittled our choice down between 3 resort spots: Ocean Blue Hotel, Sirenis Cocotal Beach Resort and Catalonia Bavaro Resort. We are ...

Which resort would you recommend?  We are travelling (4 adults and a 1 year old) to Punta Cana in mid January 2011, for a 2 week vacation. We were wondering what all-inclusive resort you ...

What time is sunset in January in the Dominican Republic? 
I want to know how late I can play golf.


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Hello,

With the month of January being in the winter season the sun goes about an hour ...

Nearest Mass to Riu Resorts  We are staying at the Riu Palace Punta Cana in September and would like to attend mass on either Saturday or Sunday evening.


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Hello Freda,...

NH Real Arena Objective Review  We are 4 friends that will be at NH Real Arena on July 17 for a week. We saw several bad, very bads reviews. Also, very goods ones. I am concerned and ...

Day of Wedding  My fiancé and I would like to get married on a Sunday is it possible to wed that day legally.


Answer:

Hello Terry,

If you are planning to ...

Average price to scuba dive in Punta Cana?  I am going to Punta Cana in September and want to know how much it costs to scuba dive.


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Hello,

If you want to go on a scuba diving ...

What Hotels Provide...  We are going to Punta Cana in July. Do most of the all inclusive resorts provide shampoo/conditioner daily in the rooms? Didn't know for sure how much ...

Punta Cana to Sri Lanka  Which airline fly to Sri Lanka from there?


Answer:

Hello J,

I haven't seen any direct flight from Punta Cana to Sri Lanka.

A route would ...

Beach detail  I don't want to stay at a hotel with my children on a topless beach. Which beaches host this and which are more conservative?


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Hello,...

Climate during this summer  Hi, I'm going to travel to Punta Cana the 26th June and I'm coming back the 4th July, do you know what the climate is going to be? I mean, do you know ...

Concierge Service  I upgraded to a junior suite at Grand Oasis Punta Cana. I can see by the pictures how the room looks... nice. My question, however, is that the junior ...

Do we need visas for Punta Cana  My family and I are going to Punta Cana in June, we have passports but do we also need visas if we are staying for a week?


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If you are ...

Renting a car  If I want to rent a car, will I be able to rent one at my resort? or should I plan on renting one at the airport upon arrival?

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Hello,

The ...

What is the name of the chapel at the Majestic Colonial?  We are getting married there in November and would like to know the name of the church.


Answer:

Hello Kimberly,

I think that the name of ...

Rough Waters  We have been to Punta Cana twice and stayed at 2 different resorts at different times of the year (once in November and once the beginning of May).

The ...

I am thinking of traveling to Punta Cana  How long is flight from LAX? I am female and will be traveling alone. Is safety a concern?


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Hello Maureen:

A flight from the Los Angeles ...

Catholic Church in Punta Cana  We will be arriving at the Grand Oasis, Cabeza de Toro, Punta Cana and would like to attend mass on Sunday. Pls. advise where is the closest Catholic Church ...

How Much Is It To Buy Things In Punta Cana  Going on a trip, need to know how much to save for spending money during the vacation.


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Assuming that you book at an all inclusive resort ...

Canadian Citizen Need Visa To Land In?  Is it needed any visa application to going in this place if I am a Canadian?

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You don't need a visa application. Canadians need a tourist ...

Punta Cana Sample Travel Packing List  Hi there,

We just booked our first trip to Punta Cana!!!
Do you have a sample packing list? I saw a short version on your site, but just wanted to ...

Punta Cana Tipping Guidelines - Suggestions  What is the proper amount to tip... whether it's the maids or restaurant servers? I would like good service and I don't want to come across as cheap or ...

Day Trips - Punta Cana  Hello!

We will be staying at the PuntaCana Resort for a week in March. Seeing that you don't recommend renting a car, how do you venture out downtown ...

Dress code for the a la carte restaurants in the Natura Park resort  We are staying at Natura Park resort and we can not find on their website what the dress code is to eat in the a la carte restaurants. We would like to ...

What is the drinking age in the Dominican Republic?  How old do you have to be to drink alcohol in Punta Cana?


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Hello Jane,

The legal age to drink alcoholic beverages in the Dominican ...

Trip to Punta Cana  We are going to Punta Cana on Feb 6th to Majestic Colonial... and are very concerned about safety, need very honest answers. Thank you.

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Hello ...

Electrical Outlets on Resorts  Do I need a converter to use Canadian electrical appliances, eg curling iron, in the rooms at resorts?


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Hi Krista,

The Canadian appliances ...

Snorkeling  Hi, I'm going to Gran Bahia Principe Punta Cana in mid March. Where is the best nearby snorkeling? I have my own equipment.

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You can go ...

Is there Zip Line activities at Grand Oasis?  I am traveling to Punta Cana, Grand Oasis the first week of March and would like to experience canopy zip lining, do they have this in Punta Cana as an ...

Vaccinations - Punta Cana  Are there any specific shots we need before coming?


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Hello Jackie,

You don't need any specific vaccines for going to Punta Cana in ...

Tipping the maids in Punta Cana  Would these ladies prefer money or treats that we take with us... Like lipstick, soaps or candy?

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Mostly the maids prefer money because ...

Swimming with dolphins in Punta Cana?  We will be visiting February 7-10 and would like to know if there is a place that our kids can swim with dolphins?

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After the check-in ...

Long Beach Walks  I like to walk for miles along the beach without running into fences, private property or other obstructions that force you out to the road.

What ...

Dominican Republic Prepaid Cell Service  Can I buy a prepaid sim card at Punta Cana airport?


Answer:

Hello Angelo

If you want to save money when calling to the United States you can ...

Golf near Riu Bambu  I am on holiday at the Riu Bambu for two weeks from the 27th December. Which is the nearest course to play golf and what are the green fees. Also can you ...

Drinking Water  How safe is the drinking water? Is it safe to drink on the excursions, outside of the resort?


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Do not drink tap water at any moment. Only ...

Hotels Punta Cana  I have seen on the map of different hotels in Punta Cana (like Catalonia), they seem to be far from the beach (600m-3km). Is this right or do mostly of ...

Are there any historical sites or landmarks in Punta Cana?  That is basically what I would like to know.


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The area of Punta Cana itself consists mostly of resorts and beaches for tourists to enjoy....

Which Punta Cana resort?  Hi!

My friends and I are looking for an all inclusive resort in Punta Cana. We are high school seniors so we want a place with lots of fun, like clubs ...

Location  Where is Punta Cana and how long does it take to fly there?


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Hello Walter:

Punta Cana is located at the southeast coast in the Dominican ...

Secluded Beach  My wife and I are considering a trip to the Riu Palace in February. How can we find a deserted area of beach all to ourselves?

We would like to find ...