Things to Know Visiting Punta Cana Dominican Republic

We have officially arrived in Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. Today we start out with a things to know about visiting Punta Cana, including some of the activities and things to see and do while visiting this part of the Dominican Republic. We will be showing you all around the Caribbean!

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[TGrinder]

Worth mentioning is that the taxi drivers here in Punta Cana are extremely overpriced. Be careful when ordering a taxi from the hotel, negotiate the price before the ride. Would recommend to go with an Uber and you’ll save tons of money.

[CBatista]

I'm Dominican and we are descendants of Spaniards, Africans and Tainos (the island's indigenous people). The DR is a multiracial nation with a Hispanic culture. Similar to Puerto Rico and Cuba.

[michellelogreco]

My 6th visit, celebrating my 62 birthday!
New resort, excited!

[wasupfool]

It's been about 15 years since we were there, going back in February and can't wait to see the differences in that time

[AminaKarimovna]

Thank you so much for this! Needed this!Headed there in a month and a half. Hope u have an amazing time !

[klaudiasmutny]

Prices are definitely higher for those who do not speak Spanish .. trip to Saona Island and Altos de Chavon is a must :)

[Camera-pv]

I have friends that love the Dominican Republic! I have never been but it is on my bucket list! Thanks for the advice!

[jeffulloa]

And I find weird that they won't let you check in before 3!
I'm native so I don't have the experience of coming as a foreigner, but to us they just let us check in, give us our bracelets and let us enjoy the amenities the moment we arrive, and then we go retrieve our room keys when they're ready. They've never let us waiting in the lobby and my family and I go to at least two different all inclusives every year.

[dominicanlocos]

Literally go to the bodega trade your money there no fee and get a reciet after the exchange count your money as soon as you get it and bow no banks or ATMs bring cash

[NewYorksFinest]

can you take a lyft from airport to resort? if not what's a good price from airport to resorts?

[djbeguin]

good video come my island Mauritius🏝🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺👍

[sharky]

Hi, we were at the Impressive in 2021 and it was quite nice. When we booked we only booked the standard hotel but they offered us to upgrade to the Premium side for a price. The check in staff gave me a price ( I cant remember how much but when I didn't seem interested they said, well then you give me a price and I'll see if the manager will accept it. I think I only offered $100/pp for the entire week and they said OK so we upgraded to a room with a pool and beach view and a Butler who booked all of our a la carte restaurants for us for the entire week ( worth it right there). You also get a smaller quiet pool with a swim up bar. There is also a small breakfast and lunch area for Premium guests. We also got our Butler to book us lunch at the Beach Restaurant overlooking the ocean and the peer (so nice). I thought it might not be that much of a difference but it was well worth it. The Impressive Grounds and Beach (not much seaweed at all) are very lush and well kept and the a la Carte Restaurants were quite good but I did find the Buffet a bit lacking but overall we would go back to the Impressive Resort but definitely book the Premium if you can.

[Grolliiitjk]

Dont go there, people died there for no reason, nobody knows why, just google

[mansajoka]

Depends on your stress tolerance for your quality of life -translated -the hood nicca you in the hood for 40 a night lol

[vsuleelee]

Thank you for the advice!! I'm going in December

[romeoramos]

Do not take the night flight in or out, if you take the last flight in? you'll be close mid night by the time you get to you room. and if you take the late flight out of Punta Cana? you might be hanging out on the lobby till late in the afternoon for your shuttle to the airport. Check out time is 11:00 and most late flight is 8:00pm. Also if you stay in big hotels, the beach gets too crowded. We stayed in Bhaia Princepe at one time, 3 diff. sections and could go as high as 12, 000 guest between the 3 hotels. always hard to get a spot in the beach, but the hotels are really nice. This was before pandemic. Always have few $1 bills for tips, it can always go a long way for service. And by the way the night flight in and out I was talking about are cheaper than morning or afternoon flight. over all? great place to go.

[tjfreshboi]

Me and my family are going here on Sunday at 2 am and I’m so hyped and excited

[castrogu]

"Other places of Latin America"= Mexico and Netflix's "Narcos" locations.

[askalaebony]

You always have good info to share👌🏾👌🏾

[badhawk]

Avoid the company "Go Excursions" . They will tell you anything necessary to take your money, whether or not it's true or you can do their trip is irrelevant to them. They care about nothing except taking your money.