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Punta Cana travel guide

What to watch out for, what to see, what to eat, and how to get around — written for people arriving for the first time.

Last updated 2026-08-09

Bávaro Beach, Punta Cana
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Common scams in Punta Cana

10 reported scam patterns travellers run into in Punta Cana, what they look like, and how to sidestep them.

Common scams in Punta Cana — and how to avoid them →

Top places to visit in Punta Cana

6 places worth your time in Punta Cana, with what each is actually like and when to go.

Top places to visit in Punta Cana →

Top food to try in Punta Cana

6 dishes to eat in Punta Cana, what is in them, and where they belong.

Top food to try in Punta Cana →

Traditions and customs in Punta Cana

5 customs and traditions in Punta Cana — what they are, and how to take part without causing offence.

Traditional things to do in Punta Cana →

Getting around Punta Cana

How to travel around Punta Cana — 5 options, what they cost, and which booking apps fix the fare before you go.

Getting around Punta Cana: transport and taxi apps →

Rules to follow in Punta Cana

2 laws, restrictions, and customs in Punta Cana that travellers often break without knowing — and the fines or consequences that follow.

Rules to follow in Punta Cana — laws and customs travellers must know →

Emergency contacts in Punta Cana

2 emergency services in Punta Cana you may need as a traveller — tourist police, ambulance, fire brigade and more. Save these before you go out.

Emergency numbers in Punta Cana — police, ambulance, fire and tourist helplines →

Best places to shop in Punta Cana

4 markets, malls and shopping districts in Punta Cana — what to buy, when to go, and the tourist traps to avoid at each one.

Best places to shop in Punta Cana — markets, malls, bazaars and street shopping →

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