Welcome to Punta Cana. Yes, there is a downtown. It is only a couple blocks wide since opening in 2017. The surrounding area is technically called Bávaro. Yet most places along the 30 miles of eastern coastline refer to their location as Punta Cana. This is the marketing moniker for a mega-vacation destination. The nearby airport welcomes 3.6 million people a year. The main attractions are sun, surf and sand together with food, beverages and entertainment. This travel guide, plus the others for the Dominican Republic, identify some great places to see during your trip … assuming you ever leave your resort.
