Guidebook for Punta Cana
Food Scene
Great breakfast, lunch or dinner! Bacon, eggs & hashbrowns, breakfast burritos, fresh fruit juices.
Great bloody caesars and daquiris! Live entertainment most Thursday evenings and some Monday nights as well.
86 locals recommend
Kat's Corner
Calle ArubaGreat breakfast, lunch or dinner! Bacon, eggs & hashbrowns, breakfast burritos, fresh fruit juices.
Great bloody caesars and daquiris! Live entertainment most Thursday evenings and some Monday nights as well.
2x1 sushi every Monday evening
2x1 bottles of wine and live entertainment every Friday night
Varied menu from steak, wraps, burgers, pasta, risotto, seafood, etc. ALL wonderful!
312 locals recommend
Citrus Restaurant
Avenida Alemania2x1 sushi every Monday evening
2x1 bottles of wine and live entertainment every Friday night
Varied menu from steak, wraps, burgers, pasta, risotto, seafood, etc. ALL wonderful!
Great Mexican restaurant! All freshly made and wonderful margueritas!! Fish tacos, the best nachos etc.!!
Closed on Wednesdays
62 locals recommend
Pastrata Mexican Restaurant
Avenida AlemaniaGreat Mexican restaurant! All freshly made and wonderful margueritas!! Fish tacos, the best nachos etc.!!
Closed on Wednesdays
Always great food and service. They often have a DJ or live music on weekends
102 locals recommend
La Bruja Chupadora BBQ & Pub
Avenida AlemaniaAlways great food and service. They often have a DJ or live music on weekends
Trébol restaurante
Beautiful restaurant with great service and food
Shopping
About a 15 minute drive OR you can take the local bus. Home of Super Pola supermarket, IKEA catalogue order/showroom, Pizza Hut, Caribbean Cinemas (most movies played in English), banks, etc.
307 locals recommend
Plaza San Juan Shopping Center
Km. 9 Av. BarcelóAbout a 15 minute drive OR you can take the local bus. Home of Super Pola supermarket, IKEA catalogue order/showroom, Pizza Hut, Caribbean Cinemas (most movies played in English), banks, etc.
Jumbo is like a big WalMart type store with full grocery section, housewares, electronics, garden, clothing, shoes, etc.
161 locals recommend
Jumbo Punta Cana
Avenida BarcelóJumbo is like a big WalMart type store with full grocery section, housewares, electronics, garden, clothing, shoes, etc.
Two levels of shopping plus a gym on the upper 3rd level. Jumbo supermarket, Claro, OneClick, ScotiaBank, Banco Popular, Vale cakes, Carroll pharmacy and lots of other shops.
145 locals recommend
Downtown Punta Cana
Two levels of shopping plus a gym on the upper 3rd level. Jumbo supermarket, Claro, OneClick, ScotiaBank, Banco Popular, Vale cakes, Carroll pharmacy and lots of other shops.
Blue Mall has tons of great shops from Aliss to OneClik, Desigual, Swarovski, Pandora, Zara clothing, Zara home, Carol pharmacy and many other great shops.
261 locals recommend
BlueMall Puntacana
Carretera de JuanilloBlue Mall has tons of great shops from Aliss to OneClik, Desigual, Swarovski, Pandora, Zara clothing, Zara home, Carol pharmacy and many other great shops.
Casa Cuesta has pretty much everything you need for your home from sheets, towels, dishes, glasses, small appliances, BBQ's, storage items, etc.
6 locals recommend
Casa Cuesta Punta Cana
Boulevard Turístico del EsteCasa Cuesta has pretty much everything you need for your home from sheets, towels, dishes, glasses, small appliances, BBQ's, storage items, etc.
Essentials
Another smaller grocery store less than a 10 minute walk.
142 locals recommend
Supermercado Ciccolella
Another smaller grocery store less than a 10 minute walk.
Nacional is a full size grocery store located closer to the Punta Cana airport, but is only an Uber ride away if you wish.
142 locals recommend
Supermercado Nacional
1 Calle HelechosNacional is a full size grocery store located closer to the Punta Cana airport, but is only an Uber ride away if you wish.
Entertainment & Activities
Gym within at 12-15 minute walk on the second level of Plaza La Proa. Full gym plus numerous classes available as well. As low as $5 US / day
8 locals recommend
So Good Fitness
Avenida AlemaniaGym within at 12-15 minute walk on the second level of Plaza La Proa. Full gym plus numerous classes available as well. As low as $5 US / day
Happy Fish Catamarans are the best and their crew are fantastic!
You get to spend a 1/2 day (morning or afternoon) and can book a private tour (min 12 people for private) or group (mixed with other tourists). The price includes pick up and you cruise out to just before the coral reef, snorkeling is included and led by one of the crew, then you cruise on to the natural pools where you can paddle board or just enjoy the floating bar. Drinks, snacks and fresh fruit are included.
Such a fantastic way to spend a half day!
Happy Fish Catamarans
Calle Paseo del SolHappy Fish Catamarans are the best and their crew are fantastic!
You get to spend a 1/2 day (morning or afternoon) and can book a private tour (min 12 people for private) or group (mixed with other tourists). The price includes pick up and you cruise out to just before the coral reef, snorkeling is included and led by one of the crew, then you cruise on to the natural pools where you can paddle board or just enjoy the floating bar. Drinks, snacks and fresh fruit are included.
Such a fantastic way to spend a half day!
Traveler advice
Getting around
Uber is now available in the area.
Taxis area also always available. The local buses can also get you anywhere you need and the cost is just under a dollar.
There is also a Ceviche (TukTuk) service available
Customs and culture
DO NOT DRINK TAP WATER ANYWHERE
Please use bottled water for drinking, cooking, etc. You can feel safe in restaurants as all ice cubes, etc. are made from bottled water.
Ways to save
Only use A/C when needed to save electricity
Electricity is paid extra and air conditioners are the biggest user of electricity, so being careful with it will help to reduce your electricity bill at the end of your stay.
Ways to save
Spending with pesos will get you more for your $
Most all places here accept US$ or pesos, however you will get more for your $ if spending in pesos versus the exchange rates that are charged if spending in US$