On the east coast of the Dominican Republic lies the city of Punta Cana. This is the most popular holiday destination in the country. Prices in Punta Cana are not very high, which makes this place affordable for students and tourists on a budget.
The country's currency is the Dominican Peso (RD $). American dollars are also accepted. It is prohibited to export the national currency from the Dominican Republic. In many shopping centers, prices are indicated in US dollars. They are also accepted in hotels, restaurants and taxis.
Accommodation in Punta Cana
The resort has large hotel chains run by Europeans. Punta Cana hotels are chosen by families with children and couples in love. The main occupation of holidaymakers is beach vacations. Almost all hotels provide all-inclusive services. There are hotels in the city focused on club and active recreation.
Young people from all over the world come to hangouts in Punta Cana. There are hotels of different classes in the city, so tourists with different incomes rest here. Entertainment is available both on site and outside the hotel. The hotels have swimming pools, golf courses, sports grounds.
Punta Cana is not an economical destination. Costs depend on the hotel category and the length of stay at the resort. Apartments can be rented from $ 520 per day. In an elite hotel, a room costs from $ 1,500 per night. Mini-hotels of the resort offer rooms for $ 250-300 per night per person. A 3 * hotel for two for 15 days will cost $ 2000. Rest in a 5 * hotel for the same number of days will cost more than $ 2600. The higher the category of the hotel, the more additional services its guests receive.
Entertainment for tourists
The resort combines Spanish culture with Dominican culture. The climate of the area is favorable for a beach holiday. Therefore, visiting the beaches is the main occupation of tourists.
An active holiday in Punta Cana attracts many people. Lovers of snorkeling, windsurfing and diving come here. You can swim in the company of dolphins in Manati Park. An excursion there costs $ 30. There are good clubs, restaurants and cafes here. A sightseeing tour of the resort costs $ 85 per person. Fans of club life are offered an excursion to the city of Santiago de Cuba with a visit to an exotic show. A tour to the island of Saona with a tour of Altos De Chavon (city of artists) costs $ 100. You can take a boat trip for $ 80 per person. To go to the aquarium, you need to spend $ 75.
Food costs
Many hotels offer all-inclusive vacations. If you want to visit a local restaurant, then the average bill for 1 person will be $ 50 (excluding drinks). If you also order drinks, then add $ 15 to this amount. There are economy restaurants in Punta Cana, where the average lunch costs about $ 20, but the quality of the food there is poor.
