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Punta Cana / Dominican Republic

3 questions, each answered from published authorities with the sources listed.

View along a beach facing southwards in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. — CT Cooper Author CT Cooper · Public domain · Public Domain Mark 1.0 File source

When to visit 1

When should I visit Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, for the best experience?February and March — the driest months on the Dominican Republic's eastern coast, with highs around 83°F (28°C), nights near 69°F (21°C), and roughly two inches of rain…

Things to do 1

What are the most worthwhile things to do in Punta Cana on a first visit?Leave the beach for a day and go into Cotubanamá National Park — 796.4 square kilometers of protected coast, islands and dry forest on the same eastern tip of the…

Food and drink 1

Where should I eat in Punta Cana, and which local food or drink is worth trying?Get out of the all-inclusive for at least one meal and order la bandera dominicana — rice, stewed beans and braised meat, the plate the country actually eats at midday.

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