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Inside Background
Culture 
Punta Cana is the major resort and tourist area of the Dominican Republic, and...
Last edited: June 20, 2006
Health & Safety 
Tourists should be aware that there is a risk of contracting sicknesses from...
Last edited: September 07, 2008
History 
Punta Cana is a popular resort area in the Dominican Republic, which is located...
Last edited: August 16, 2006
Tourist Board Info 
The tourist board for Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic has a website which...
Last edited: August 16, 2006
Weather & When to Go 
Punta Cana has a tropical climate, and you can generally expect pleasant...
Last edited: November 12, 2008
Custom limits USA 
http://www.cbp.go...   check here for the latest duty free limits for the USA
Last edited: December 13, 2007
Health 
Occasionally, you will see a forum post informing about a Malaria alert or...
Last edited: May 25, 2008
Hotels and Resorts 
When you arrive at the hotel have your hotel voucher ready (this came with your...
Last edited: November 03, 2008
Mosquitoes in Punta Cana 
Mosquitoes There are mosquitoes around in Punta Cana. If you are the type who...
Last edited: April 10, 2008
Places with Free Wifi 
A couple of good places to go for wireless internet are Las Lenas, a coffee...
Last edited: June 22, 2007
Punta Cana Resort Maps 
Punta Cana Hotel Map - shows locations of hotels on a satellite map   Many more...
Last edited: July 23, 2009
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Punta Cana is such a popular tourist destination that it has its own (privately...
Last edited: December 10, 2007
Arrivals and Departures & Taxi rates 
Packing Be sure to pack 24 hours worth of clothes, medicines and toiletries in...
Last edited: September 09, 2009
Money 
Even though you are in a foreign country you will find that the U.S.$ is...
Last edited: June 30, 2009
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
If you want to the leave the resort for a full day excursion, you can either...
Last edited: January 10, 2007
Nightlife 
Nightlife In Punta Cana Map of the area can be seen here...
Last edited: December 30, 2008
Off the Beaten Path 
What better to spend a well-earned vacation than relaxing at one of the most...
Last edited: September 18, 2008
Shopping 
Artesany Center : located on the road Friusa-Melia. This center has everything...
Last edited: December 30, 2008
Sports & Activities 
Sports Golf There are now 8 golf courses in operation the area: Prices shown...
Last edited: July 13, 2009
Dominican Cigars 
Dominican cigars are also some of the finest rolled anywhere. You will find a...
Last edited: June 06, 2008
Electricity 
One of the most common questions asked is "Will our electric devices <you...
Last edited: January 30, 2009
Getting Around the Local Area 
Punta Cana consists of nearly 50 all-inclusive resorts along a near 30 mile...
Last edited: December 07, 2009
Rums 
There are rums in literally all countries of the world, but only one place to...
Last edited: December 30, 2008
School Visits 
Many tourists like to visit the schools in the Punta Cana area. Having been in...
Last edited: October 21, 2009
Fun-Buggy 
Fun Buggy Punta cana Since 1992, established in Punta Cana, and before...
Last edited: November 09, 2009
Indigenous Eyes Ecological Park 
The Indigenous Eyes Ecological Reserve is one of the best-kept secrets in Punta...
Last edited: February 24, 2007
Punta Cana Mikes Dominican Adventure 
Punta Cana Mikes Dominican Adventure Tours Contact: puntacanamike@gma... Phone...
Last edited: November 01, 2009
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Inside Dining Scene
Cheap Eats 
La Belga in Plaza Tronco (almost oposite of Friusa). A small European style...
Last edited: December 30, 2008
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Inside Dominican Republic: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Money The best way to manage spending money for food, drinks, gifts, excursions...
Last edited: January 06, 2009
Crossing the Border 
Entry into the Dominican Republic is easy!  Most nationalities will not require...
Last edited: November 27, 2006
Important Phrases 
Yes Si SEE No No NOH Please Por favor Pore fah-VORE Thank you Gracias...
Last edited: February 25, 2009
Telephones 
Calling TO the Dominican Republic If you want to call a number in the Dominican...
Last edited: November 19, 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping is very appreciated in the DR, as wages are low.  A dollar to them...
Last edited: May 26, 2009
Currency Issues 
Resorts in the Dominican do accept Pesos (the local curerency) but the American...
Last edited: July 03, 2008
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