10 Things to Know Before You Go To Punta Cana
From white sand beaches, floofy umbrella drinks, swaying palm trees, and mid-tier sweltering sun rays, Punta Cana has everything you might need to avail a relaxing vacation. In any case, prior to jetting off to Punta Cana, here is a list of things you should know about the destination.
1. Airport transfer fees
Every visitor passing through the Punta Cana International Airport is required to pay a fee amounting to ten dollars before reaching immigrations. To ensure this isn’t a nuisance upon approval, stop at an ATM before leaving for the destination and have everything in order (US dollars are accepted.)
2. Nudity is a big, bold NO
Needless to say, you need to respect the customs of every location you visit. This will save you lots of trouble. That said, The Dominican Republic is majorly a Catholic nation and being nude or topless in public is against the law.
3. American dollars are accepted all over
Unless you’re contemplating on traveling to a non-touristy region, you do not need to pay hefty charges so that you can convert your American dollars into Dominican peso. Lucky for you, most, if not all, individuals accept dollars as payment for incursions, as well as tips.
Speaking of tips;
4. Tipping
As a general rule, wages in third world countries are pretty low, meaning tips go a long way. Consider tipping up to 20% of your total bill; unless the service was terrible. Tipping is a way of showing appreciation and also implies you’ll be well taken care of during your visit.
5. Most resorts in the region are all-inclusive
According to reports, 90 percent of all resorts in Punta Cana are inclusive. This implies that voyagers prepay all packages including, but not limited to, alcohol, food, room rates, and lots of entertainment. There is nothing more relieving than leaving your wallet in your room before going out for a meal or drink.
6. You can safely drink the water
Regardless of what you might have heard or read in the past, a majority of hotels and resorts in Punta Cana serve filtered ice and water, which is 100 percent safe to drink.
7. Taxis are expensive
Boarding a taxi in Punta Cana is absurdly costly unless you’re accompanied by friends with whom you will split the bill. The airport is approximately 30 minutes away from the resorts, so arranging airport transportation with your hotel is the cheapest and smartest option.
8. It’s a traveler’s destination
Remember, the Dominica Republic has gone above and beyond to make Punta Cana the best tourist attraction; which means there are tremendous Wildernesses and intriguing locales designed for tourists from all around the world.
9. Book your airport transportation beforehand at all times
The air terminal procedure can be incredibly daunting if you’ve never gone through the process before. Worst yet, after going through the entire unnerving procedure, you’ll be promptly besieged by men offering transportation services.
If you remember my aforementioned point, you need to avoid these taxis at all costs because they’re too expensive, and the best way to avoid them is by pre-booking your airport transportation in advance.
10. Souvenirs
Contemplate on bringing a souvenir home with you. Seashell necklaces, palm tree magnets, rum, mamajuana, or coffee are all Dominican Specialties you can stock up and bring back with you. Those not acquainted with mamajuana, it is an alcoholic beverage containing the amalgamation of honey, wine, and rum.
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