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Punta Cana and Bávaro travel guide

Endless white sand and the Caribbean's best-value all-inclusives

The beach at Bávaro. Photo: No machine-readable author provided...., CC BY-SA 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons

9hflight from London
PUJnearest main airport
29° in Sepwarmest month
26° in Febcoolest month

Punta Cana and Bávaro, on the eastern tip of the island, have long white-sand beaches lined with coconut palms, and dozens of big all-inclusive resorts.

It's ideal for a relaxing beach holiday, with catamaran trips to Saona Island, snorkelling, golf and lively resort nightlife.

Good forBeachesAll-inclusiveFamiliesWater sports

What Punta Cana is known for

  • Bávaro Beach

    Miles of white sand.

  • Saona Island

    Catamaran day trips.

  • Hoyo Azul

    A turquoise cenote.

  • All-inclusives

    Great value.

Top things to do in Punta Cana and Bávaro

  1. 1

    A catamaran to Saona Island

    White sand and a natural pool.

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  2. 2

    Hoyo Azul

    Swim in a cliff-side cenote.

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  3. 3

    Snorkelling

    Reefs off the beach.

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  4. 4

    A buggy tour

    Muddy rides to a cave and village.

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Where to stay in Punta Cana and Bávaro

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Best time to visit Punta Cana and Bávaro

Best value: May, Oct–Nov. December to April: dry and sunny, before the hurricane season.

  • Best valueGood weather, smaller crowds
  • PeakBusiest, highest prices
  • QuietCheapest, cooler or wetter
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Getting there and around

About 9h from London to PUJ, and flights from most UK airports. How long is the flight from your airport?

Resorts arrange transfers. Use resort taxis or tours to explore.

Airport transfer to Punta Cana

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Good to know

  • Sargassum seaweed can affect some beaches in summer.
  • Pick a resort with the restaurants and pools you want.
  • Hurricane season is June to November.
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Punta Cana and Bávaro FAQ

Is Punta Cana good for families?

Yes, many resorts have kids' clubs.

How long is the flight?

About 9 to 10 hours direct.

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