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Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Punta Cana is a beautiful coastal city home to numerous resorts and hotels, found in the Higuey municipality within the famous La Altagracia Province in the Dominican Republic. The beaches and resort towns of Punta Cana overlook the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, and the town is on the extreme northernmost tip of the Dominican Republic, making it one of the most visited tourist destinations of all time.
Famous for its beautiful blue and clear waters, Punta Cana has a long stretch of attractive beaches that goes for about thirty-two kilometers long. The combination of Punta Cana and Bavaro result in the stunning La Costa del Coco, popularly known as the Coconut Coast that is usually filled with lavish and high-end resorts and holiday homes.
Some of the reasons why most people visit La Costa del Coco are purely adventurous and include windsurfing, sailing, zip-lining, and kayaking.
One beautiful spot is the Eyes Ecological Park and Reserve. This area features a one thousand and five hundred acre stretch of privately owned land that is home to unique and indigenous animal and plant species, for instance, the endangered Ridgway's hawk. Close by, and there are even more scenic views of the "eyes". These are a set of twelve freshwater lagoons that have distinct shapes of eyes, making one of the top tourist attraction sites in Punta Cana.
For a more heightened panoramic view of the Caribbean Sea, there are beautiful and well-manicured golf courses nearby that offer the beautiful observatory spots. Even more, the close by horse stables provide for a unique experience of touring the beautiful landscape along the coastal beaches
For vibrant nightlife, join the locals at the Hotel Zone. Here, numerous bars, outstanding night clubs, new casinos, and beach-side lounges are the norm. All local drinks and amazing cocktails are available for everyone.

When to visit Punta Cana

The climate of Punta Cana is a tropical wet and dry one, featuring a steady climate all year round. Usually, from May to October, Punta Cana experiences a hot and humid climate, but it generally remains mildly tolerable.
Most of Punta Cana's tourists arrive from December to April, and the peak season centers on December. In this period, the weather is pleasant and lovely, albeit mildly, and as such appeals to most people. Also, most festivities are carried out during this period hence the merry and feasting.
The Punta Cana carnival is held in early May every year, and it attracts diverse crowds from all corners of the world. The jolly and festive mood is made even better by the feasts that encompass all the local delicacies and other international fusions. And then, around May and June, Punta Cana holds the famous Punta Cana Food and Wine Festival, to celebrate and appreciate local food industries and wines. The festival is usually marked by showcasing food ideas, as well as feasting and tasting of different wines.
December sees Punta Cana receive many visitors with interest in the famous David Ortiz Golf Classic, in the celebrations and competition of top golfers around the country.