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Punta Cana is one of the most remarkable Real
Estate developments in the Caribbean, it is located on the East
Coast of the Dominican Republic and it has some of the best
beaches in the world.
Bavaro beach and Punta Cana are located on the eastern tip of the
island about 125 miles from Santo Domingo, in the Province of La
Altagracia; in what is known as the Coconut Coast (Costa del
Coco).
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Set against a backdrop of swaying palm trees, the grounds
are 20 miles from Bavaro to Punta-Cana.
The coconut coast receives more than one million visitors a year
and it is well known for it's all inclusive hotels and
resorts. This coast is the major competitor to the Amber coast on
the north side.
The climate is as near perfect as you can find, during the day
it almost never rains and the year-round sunshine is complemented
by the shade of the coconut trees.
Punta Cana
weather patterns are very desirable for many of the
world's beach lovers.
Most visitors to this
area arrive via Punta Cana
International Airport, and are immediately overwhelmed with Punta
Cana's magnificent landscape and beautiful weather.
Especially popular with this stretch of real estate are the
Europeans, they are thought to be the first to discover this
hidden treasure, the resorts do a great job distinguishing
between their North American and European guests.
Dominican Republic Map Punta Cana
Many arrive at the all inclusive resorts, hotels or villas and
leave the resort grounds only when it is time to fly home. Punta
Cana is a world unto itself each resort provides enough amenities
to keep visitors on site for the duration of their visit.
They are self contained communities, some of these resorts are
so large and lavish that guests of the hotel and even many of the
staff never visit the competing resorts or villas. They have
their own Drug-store, food market, laundry facility, and anything
else you can think of.
Punta-Cana Palm Trees
"Coconut
Coast"
 Go elsewhere if you want
to
explore the country, the individual resorts tend to be cities
within themselves.
However if you want to surround yourself by
a tropical
paradise then come visit one of these all inclusive resorts,
hotels or villas.
The east coast does not have any other real attractions
therefore the resorts created plenty of attractions.
Note: Point of reference...
the further east of
the city of Santo Domingo the less "local hassle" you
will have.
Despite the "local
hassle" Santo
Domingo has many historical treasures, and an authentic
"Dominican feel" which attracts many tourists from
around the world.
Many of the
eastern coast hotels and resorts are among the
finest in the world.
You will find all sorts
of facilities and
activities to keep you occupied around the clock: tennis courts,
golf courses, Jacuzzi, saunas, gyms, horseback riding,
parasailing, kayaking as well as other water sports, choice of
night clubs, restaurants and lounges with live entertainment,
just to name a few.
If you are renting a car
you should try arriving
before it gets dark some of the roads are tough to steer after
dark, and due to security measures many resorts also lock their
gates after dark, so remember when
visiting
make sure to time your arrival before nightfall, upon
arrival, in the daylight, you can enjoy the beauty of the
Dominican Republic.
If you are a citizen
from one of the worlds big
cities you will appreciate arriving before nightfall as it can be
very dark.
If you are not renting a
car and arrive at Punta
Cana International Airport, then you will be met by a hotel
representative with a van and escorted to your hotel or
resort.
Flights to Punta Cana
International Airport Punta Cana
Telephone Number 809-959-2376
Flights mainly from
European and North America
countries fly to this Dominican Republic airport at a rate of
about 100 a week in the summer and about 200-250 in the
winter.
This International airport is privately owned and it is thought
to be the first privately owned international airport.
The hotels rely on this airport to run efficiently and they have
individual vans representing the various resorts, shuttle vans
will take visitors to and from their respective hotels.
Punta Cana International Airport
When you go to the Dominican Republic, and are visiting Punta
Cana, this is the Dominican Airport to fly to.
All inclusive Punta Cana vacation packages usually include two
way airfare.
Higuey
Although the
mailing address for most
hotels in this area is Higuey, very few guest actually
visit this town. Other than the Basilica de Nuestra Senora de
Altagracia, there is really nothing else of interest in this
town of more than 120,000 people.
Basilica de Nuestra
Senora
de Altagracia, Higuey, DR
 Higuey is mostly noted for a place of
worship called the Basilica de Nuestra Senora de
Altagracia, the country's most important religious
site.
The basilica contains a
much venerated,
16-century portrait of the virgin of Altagracia, some believe
that it can bring miraculous cures. You can't fail to spot
the huge cathedral from anywhere in town-it has the tallest
carillon in the Americas.
Each January 21,
thousands of religious pilgrims
make their way to the Basilica to celebrate the procession of our
lady of Altagracia, the holiday recognizes the country's
patron saint. It is one of the largest annual religious
processions in the country.
Inside
the
Basilica,
Higuey Dominican
Republic
The town was founded in 1494 by conquistador Juan de Esquivel
and some of it's citizens date their heritage to the earliest
Spanish settlers.
The town was governed by the famous Ponce-De-Leon from
1502-1508.
Cortecito
Cortecito, is a seaside
village located between
Punta Cana and Bavaro (north of Punta Cana) on occasion some of
the guest to the all inclusive resorts visit this village.
This area is one of the
few stretches of sand
that is not owned by the all inclusive giants, Cortecito has an
authentic Dominican feel and as the only village left along the
resort-dominated stretch, Cortecito has a flavor all it's
own.
Usually you will find free spirited Europeans as well as other
world travelers hanging out here.
Vendors have setup shop along the public beach to cater to
independent foreign travelers.
So if you feel adventurous, for a couple of hours, leave your Punta
Cana all inclusive Resort and join the crowd at the quaint
village of Cortecito.
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