Punta Cana

On the East Coast of the Dominican Republic

Puntacana Resort and Club is part of the newly created Punta Cana-Bávaro-Veron-Macao municipal district in La Altagracia, the easternmost province of the Dominican Republic. The area is best known for its beaches, which face both the Caribbean and Atlantic, and it has been a popular tourist destination since the 1970s. The Punta Cana area has an estimated population of 100,000 with a growth rate of 6% per year. European companies, particularly Spanish hotel chains, own all but two of the more than 50 megaresorts in the area.

The Punta Cana International Airport is one of the busiest and best-connected airports in the Caribbean. In 2010, Punta Cana received 4,758,109 passengers, making it the busiest airport in the country. It was the world's first privately owned international airport. Currently, the airport has a U.S. Customs preclearance station, which allows passengers to clear customs and immigration before boarding a direct flight to the USA. 

Punta Cana has 12 professional golf courses that have been built since 1991, conceived by designers such as Jack Nicklaus, P.B. Dye, Tom Fazio, Nick Faldo, and Nick Price. Punta Espada, along with Teeth of the Dog in Casa de Campo, figure among the top 50 best golf courses in the world.

Many other tourist facilities and attractions have been established in the area, catering to the large international market. Watersports are well represented, with diving and boat trips available. The Basilica Catholic Monument in Higuey, the 500-year-old capital of the province, was built in 1962 and designed by two French architects, and remains a popular cultural attraction today.

How Many People Live in Punta Cana?

Population: 100,000

What Languages Are Spoken in Punta Cana?

Language: Spanish, English, German, Italian

What is the Currency in Punta Cana?

Currency: Dominican pesos, US Dollars, and Euros

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