Punta Cana & Bávaro, Dominican Republic: things to do, when to go & how long to stay

Overview

A 50km stretch of palm-backed beach on the eastern tip of the island, built around large resorts and short airport transfers. The easiest possible Caribbean beach week, and the base for boat trips to Saona and Catalina islands.

Plan & book

Stays, activities and transport for Punta Cana & Bávaro will be bookable here soon.

Where to stayComing soon

Curated stays by area and budget will appear here once hotel partners are connected.

Tours & activitiesComing soon

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Car rentalComing soon

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Why go to Punta Cana & Bávaro

Long, calm east-coast beaches
Widest choice of all-inclusive stays
Short transfers from PUJ
Day trips to Saona and Catalina

Budget

Punta Cana & Bávaro is mid-range by Dominican Republic standards. Across Dominican Republic, mid-range travellers typically spend about $110–$180 per person per day.

Country-level planning estimate, excluding flights. See the full Dominican Republic budget breakdown.

Practical information

Excursions and transfers are the main extra costs on a package trip
Sargassum can affect some beaches seasonally

When to go to Punta Cana & Bávaro

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Plan 5–8 days here. Highlighted months are the best fit for most travellers.

Getting around

Resort transfers cover most Punta Cana trips and are usually pre-booked with the hotel
Car rental is the practical way to combine the north coast, Samaná and the mountains