Travel to Punta Cana : At the best price guaranteed
Frequently Asked Questions
When Quebec is at standard time there is no difference and no lag with the Dominican Republic. When Quebec is in daylight saving time, a delay of one hour is to be expected.
Average temperatures in Puerto Plata vary between 19 and 28 degrees C. at the beginning of the year (January, February, March) and at its hottest, during the summer months, that is from May to September the temperatures can rise up to 32 degrees C.
For the beauty of its sandy beaches on the Caribbean Sea and the variety of hotel categories, Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic is the best choice; For the windsurfing and surfing activities offered by the Atlantic Ocean and the variety of excursions offered outside the resorts, Puerto Plata is the preferred destination.
Punta Cana is located in the southeast of the island of the Dominican Republic, where the Caribbean Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean.
The Dominican Peso (DOP) is the monetary currency in Punta Cana, and everywhere in the Dominican Republic, but the American dollar is also accepted on the island.
Punta Cana is mainly washed by the Caribbean Sea.
Just like every destination in the Dominican Republic, when Quebec returns to normal time, there is no time difference in Punta Cana; while during the winter months, when Quebec is in daylight saving time, the difference is one hour.
Several snorkeling and scuba diving excursions are offered in Punta Cana, as are excursions to Samana Island, zipline and marine discoveries at Scape Park in Cap Cana, beachside horseback riding and in non-motorized trails to discover pretty little villages, motorcycle excursions in the Punta Cana countryside, and so much more to do.
In Punta Cana, many reptiles can be seen such as snakes, crocodiles, iguanas, several varieties of birds such as hummingbirds, storks, pelicans, and butterflies of all kinds. In Enriquillo National Park, you'll see the world's largest alligator reserve.
Several local items can be brought back as a souvenir on your next trip to Punta Cana; rum, coffee and vanilla, Larimar (semi-precious stone typical of the destination) and Amber (3rd producer in the world) by ensuring beforehand the quality of the product purchased, Davidoff cigars (for connoisseurs ), local crafts (for the sculptures), and of course the music of Merengue or Bachata that you will listen to on your return to remind you of such good times!
As with all tropical destinations, have your immunities checked by a travel health clinic, some vaccines are for a maximum duration and must be renewed. hepatitis A and B, rabies, tetanus, measles, rubella, mumps, typhoid, and probably that of Covid-19 which could become mandatory. https://voyage.gc.ca/destinations/republique-dominicaine
Algae can be found anywhere in Caribbean and Mexican destinations, including Punta Cana. These algae are a climatic effect caused by temperatures, strong winds, ocean currents and nutrients. All efforts are made by hoteliers to try to limit the occurrence of these algae along the beaches.
In the Caribbean Sea, there can be presence of sharks as in all the seas of the world. However, sharks will rarely approach coasts and beaches because of the barrier reef that prevents them there. But you might see dolphins!
Just like in the tropics, there are mosquitoes because of the humidity and vegetation; At dawn or dusk, times of the day when mosquitoes are more present, it is therefore important to bring with you in the suitcase a mosquito repellent that contains 'Deet' to minimize bites.
Punta Cana is a seaside destination for practicing all water sports and swimming in its warm turquoise waters.



