Punta Cana, Dominican Republic - Travel Guide

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Updated: 2026-10-11

Punta Cana is the quintessential Caribbean paradise known for its endless stretches of white sand and turquoise waters. It is the ultimate getaway for relaxation, thrilling water sports, and luxury all-inclusive resort life.

Top things to do in Punta Cana

Things to do in Punta Cana include Macao Beach, Saona Island, Cotubanama National Park. Here are 12 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.

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A sample 3-day itinerary for Punta Cana

Here is what 3 days in Punta Cana look like when the planner builds them - arriving at noon on the first day and flying home at noon on the last. Stops are grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, and the same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.

Day 1Arrival at noon

Stops
3
  1. 1
    Saona Island
    50 km
  2. 2
    Scape Park
    33 km
  3. 3
    Macao BeachBeach · Macao
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Day 2

Stops
5
  1. 1
    Punta Cana Village
    11 km
  2. 2
    Hoyo AzulCap Cana
    5.8 km
  3. 3
    Juanillo BeachBeach
    2.4 km
  4. 4
    Indigenous Eyes Ecological Reserve
    4.5 km
  5. 5
    Juanillo
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Day 3Return at noon

Stops
1
  1. 1
    Bavaro BeachBeach
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The route assumes the first day starts at noon, after you land, and the last ends at noon, before your flight. It also assumes a car: the places are spread across a wide area. It is an example: with your dates the planner builds a route around your landing and your flight home, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.

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What are the top things to do in Punta Cana?

Macao Beach, Saona Island, Cotubanama National Park, Bavaro Beach, Hoyo Azul, Scape Park and 6 more. Macao Beach: A wide, undeveloped beach beloved by surfers and travelers looking for natural, untamed beauty.

What can you do in 3 days in Punta Cana?

Day 1: Saona Island, Scape Park, Macao Beach. Day 2: Punta Cana Village, Hoyo Azul, Juanillo Beach, Indigenous Eyes Ecological Reserve. Day 3: Bavaro Beach.

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