Punta Cana
The Dominican Republic's palm-fringed east coast, with long white beaches and big all-inclusive resorts.
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What Punta Cana is like
Punta Cana is the Dominican Republic's main resort area, a long stretch of white-sand beaches and coconut palms on the island's eastern tip. It's mostly all-inclusive hotels, with catamaran trips, snorkelling and golf.
Don't miss
- 01Bávaro beachA long stretch of pale sand and palms.
- 02Saona IslandCatamaran trips to a national park island.
- 03Macao beachA wilder beach popular with surfers.
- 04Isla CatalinaSnorkelling trips to a small island off La Romana.
Where to stay
- BávaroMost of the resorts, close to shops.
- Cap CanaUpmarket, with a marina.
Worth knowing
Punta Cana's airport is known for its open-air terminals with thatched palm-leaf roofs.
Juanillo Beach: a quieter palm beach at Cap Cana
Photo: Mary Mark Ockerbloom · CC0
A long curve of white sand and palms at Cap Cana, calmer than the main resort strip. Nearby Scape Park has Hoyo Azul, a bright blue pool under a cliff.
Direct flights to Punta Cana from the UK
| From | Airlines | Months with flights | Distance | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast International | TUI | Jun to Jul | 4,073 mi | Fares → |
| Birmingham | TUI | Mar to Sep | 4,229 mi | Fares → |
| Gatwick | TUI | All year | 4,286 mi | Fares → |
| Manchester | TUI | All year | 4,215 mi | Fares → |
From the airlines' own timetables for October 2026 to September 2027. Pick an airport to see the exact days.
Weather in Punta Cana by month
Average daytime highs. The warmest months are July, August, September.
| Month | Day | Night | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28° | 21° | – |
| February | 29° | 21° | – |
| March | 29° | 22° | – |
| April | 30° | 22° | – |
| May | 30° | 24° | – |
| June | 31° | 24° | – |
| July | 32° | 24° | – |
| August | 32° | 24° | – |
| September | 32° | 24° | – |
| October | 32° | 24° | – |
| November | 30° | 23° | – |
| December | 29° | 22° | – |
Long-term averages from the national weather service's station record, as compiled on Wikipedia (Punta Cana). This station doesn't publish a count of rainy days with at least 1mm, so we don't show one.
Before you go
- You can visit visa-free for up to 30 days.
- Fill in the online entry and exit form (up to 7 days before you arrive) and keep its QR code to show.
- Your passport must be valid for your whole stay, and you may be asked for proof of a return flight.
From the Foreign Office's Dominican Republic travel advice, checked on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so check it before you travel.