Punta Cana
The immaculate scenery of Punta Cana will leave you breathless. Forty miles of pearl-white sand beaches and luxurious beach resort hotels line the eastern coast of the Dominican Republic. Punta Cana has quickly become the most popular and fastest growing tourist destinations; in fact, there are more rooms in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, than in the entire country of Jamaica. The Punta Cana hotels, all on spectacular beaches, measure their beachfront by the kilometer. Most resorts are within 45 minutes from the airport.
As one of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean, the Punta Cana shoreline is protected by law, ensuring that no manmade structure can detract from this natural beauty.
The Punta Cana area is fit for those looking for the type of vacation where the resort has everything and you rarely have to go outside its gates. Note that the nearest city, Higuey, is about a 40 minute drive. Beyond the Punta Cana resorts you will find mostly empty countryside.
So sit back, wind down, and enjoy the unspoiled elegance of this natural island paradise.
As one of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean, the Punta Cana shoreline is protected by law, ensuring that no manmade structure can detract from this natural beauty.
The Punta Cana area is fit for those looking for the type of vacation where the resort has everything and you rarely have to go outside its gates. Note that the nearest city, Higuey, is about a 40 minute drive. Beyond the Punta Cana resorts you will find mostly empty countryside.
So sit back, wind down, and enjoy the unspoiled elegance of this natural island paradise.
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Non-U.S. citizens, please contact the nearest consulate of the country to which you are traveling to determine your entry/visa requirements. In case you need a visa and there is no Dominican consulate in your country, you should request one from the nearest Dominican Embassy. Countries that need no visa are: Argentina, Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Israel, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru and Uruguay. Upon arrival to Dominican Republic, you'll be given an Immigration Card to complete and sign. The customs official will stamp the card and return it to you. Be sure to keep the card in a safe place, because you'll need to turn it in upon departure. There can sometimes be a slow line at customs. Beginning in December 31, 2006, a passport or other accepted document will be required to enter or re-enter the United States. US citizens are allowed to bring back $400 worth of merchandise duty-free.