A Local’s Guide to Punta Cana

Michelle
A Local’s Guide to Punta Cana

Beach

LOCAL TIP: The beach entrance fee can be used as a dining credit at the restaurant. Playa Blanca’s name translates to White Beach, the sparkling white sand and the clear turquoise waters make it one of Punta Cana’s top beaches. This is the closest beach to the Village and it is conveniently located inside Punta Cana Resort & Club–the only beach that is open to the public! It has a range of dining options, you can choose to eat in the open air restaurant or order as you lounge by the beach. For travelers looking for a activities you can sign up for kite-surfing, paddle boarding lessons or diving/snorkeling.
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Playa Blanca
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LOCAL TIP: The beach entrance fee can be used as a dining credit at the restaurant. Playa Blanca’s name translates to White Beach, the sparkling white sand and the clear turquoise waters make it one of Punta Cana’s top beaches. This is the closest beach to the Village and it is conveniently located inside Punta Cana Resort & Club–the only beach that is open to the public! It has a range of dining options, you can choose to eat in the open air restaurant or order as you lounge by the beach. For travelers looking for a activities you can sign up for kite-surfing, paddle boarding lessons or diving/snorkeling.
Some say it’s the most beautiful beach in Punta Cana. It’s also a very popular surfing spot. Surfing lessons available at the north end of the beach.
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Macao Beach
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Some say it’s the most beautiful beach in Punta Cana. It’s also a very popular surfing spot. Surfing lessons available at the north end of the beach.
Fun beach bar and club with cabanas and beach chairs at no extra charge. Sit back and relax while you order drinks and listen to music. Service may be slow but the beach is beautiful and worth the wait.
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Juanillo Grill & Beach Club
Boulevard Turístico del Este
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Fun beach bar and club with cabanas and beach chairs at no extra charge. Sit back and relax while you order drinks and listen to music. Service may be slow but the beach is beautiful and worth the wait.

Food scene

Bachata Rosa in Punta Cana is located in BlueMall Puntacana, amazing food and atmosphere. The restaurant is themed after renowned Dominican singer Juan Luis Guerra. This is one of my go-to dining spots.
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Bachata Rosa Punta Cana
Boulevard Turístico del Este
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Bachata Rosa in Punta Cana is located in BlueMall Puntacana, amazing food and atmosphere. The restaurant is themed after renowned Dominican singer Juan Luis Guerra. This is one of my go-to dining spots.
La Cava is a high-end indoor and outdoor wine restaurant LOCAL TIP: Book your reservation online: http://lacavapc.com/open-table/
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La Cava Kitchen & Bar
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La Cava is a high-end indoor and outdoor wine restaurant LOCAL TIP: Book your reservation online: http://lacavapc.com/open-table/
Delicious Italian food, it’s like walking into your nonna’s kitchen.
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Mamma Luisa
Carretera Aeropuerto
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Delicious Italian food, it’s like walking into your nonna’s kitchen.
Brunch, lunch and fun. Best breakfast food. They have a bakery across the restaurant with delicious cakes and pastries.
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Vale Valentina
Calle Coralillo
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Brunch, lunch and fun. Best breakfast food. They have a bakery across the restaurant with delicious cakes and pastries.
Fast food if you’re looking for a quick bite.
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Wendy's
& Carr. Aeropuerto
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Fast food if you’re looking for a quick bite.

Neighborhoods

It’s a charming residential community, only a 2 minute drive from Punta Cana International Airport. It’s well known for its shopping mall, it has a variety of stores and restaurants, including Wendy’s and Baskin Robbins for any fast food junkies out there like myself!
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Punta Cana Village
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It’s a charming residential community, only a 2 minute drive from Punta Cana International Airport. It’s well known for its shopping mall, it has a variety of stores and restaurants, including Wendy’s and Baskin Robbins for any fast food junkies out there like myself!

Things to Do

A natural theme park filled with activities. You can book online: https://www.scapepark.com/
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Scape Park at Cap Cana
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A natural theme park filled with activities. You can book online: https://www.scapepark.com/
It's a 1,500 acre private reserve owned and maintained by the Ecological Foundation. It is made up of trails that lead to 12 freshwater lagoons which you are able to explore.
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Rezervat ekoloških očiju starosjedilaca
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It's a 1,500 acre private reserve owned and maintained by the Ecological Foundation. It is made up of trails that lead to 12 freshwater lagoons which you are able to explore.
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Downtown Punta Cana
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Try your luck and have some fun!
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Hard Rock Hotel & Casino 8A
Boulevard Turístico del Este
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Try your luck and have some fun!
Modern shopping mall with more than 75 stores and restaurants.
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BlueMall Puntacana
Carretera de Juanillo
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Modern shopping mall with more than 75 stores and restaurants.

Essentials

Grocery store
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Supermercado Nacional
1 Calle Helechos
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Grocery store
Carol Pharmacy is located at BlueMall Puntacana
Pharmacy
Carol Pharmacy is located at BlueMall Puntacana