Dominican Republic
Punta Cana
Our notebook to help you plan your trip to Punta Cana: the right season, where to stay and our ideas to make the most of it.
Miles of white sand, coconut palms and turquoise water: Punta Cana is all-inclusive paradise.
Best weatherDuring the dry season: sunshine almost every day and a sea perfect for swimming.
WÉ tip
Here, all-inclusive is the easiest option. And keep a day for Saona Island, its turquoise waters and its natural pool full of starfish.
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Wéa answers about this destination: neighbourhoods, seasons, ideas.
When to go
Every season has its charm. Here's how to choose yours, depending on what you want to experience.
Sun and whales
The dry season, and from mid-January to March, humpback whales come to Samaná Bay. Carnival livens up the country in February.
Gentle off-season
Sunny with a few short showers, the sea is very warm and prices are lower.
29 °C sea
Hotels at gentle prices and quiet beaches. It's hurricane season (mainly August to October): go for a flexible booking.
Where to stay
The right neighbourhood depends on what you're after. Here are our favourite places to stay.
Bávaro
The liveliest area: most of the hotels, long beaches and loads of restaurants.
Ideal for a first visit and families
Cap Cana
The chic side: marina, golf courses, cliffs and the stunning Juanillo beach.
Ideal for luxury and couples
Arena Gorda
Big all-inclusive resorts facing a never-ending beach, between Bávaro and Macao.
Ideal for all-inclusive stays and families
Uvero Alto
In the north, wilder and calmer: the dream spot to recharge your batteries.
Ideal for peace and quiet and honeymoons
Los Corales
A small lively area by the water, with residences and restaurants within walking distance.
Ideal for independent travellers
Our favourites
What we love there: its history, its landscapes, its flavours and its festivals. Take your time, it's all there to enjoy.
Saona Island
In a national park in the south-east of the country, this island offers palm-fringed beaches and a shallow natural pool where you can spot starfish.
Ideal for a beach day
Merengue and bachata
These two Dominican dances are on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list. In the evening, let yourself be swept onto the dance floor: here, everyone dances.
Ideal for music lovers
Altos de Chavón
Perched above the Chavón River, this stone village inspired by the Mediterranean has an amphitheatre, artists' workshops and a superb view of the river.
Ideal for great views
La Bandera and the whales
La Bandera is the national dish: rice, red beans and stewed meat. And from January to March, humpback whales come to Samaná Bay, a few hours' drive away.
Ideal for the curious
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