Punta Cana
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City
85/100 gastronomy
5 days
Dominican Republic
City: Punta Cana

Punta Cana, the tourist enclave par excellence at the eastern end of the Dominican Republic, is a strip of land created for paradise. World famous for its 32 kilometers of pristine white sand beaches, an almost unreal turquoise sea and an infrastructure of luxury resorts, it offers the perfect Caribbean escape. It is a destination designed for relaxation, entertainment and enjoyment of the sun in a postcard setting.

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Gastronomy in Punta Cana
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Flavors of Punta Cana

A dual culinary scene: the resorts offer a wide variety of international cuisine, while outside you can find authentic Dominican food.

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Food Scene

85

A dual culinary scene: the resorts offer a wide variety of international cuisine, while outside you can find authentic Dominican food.

Luxury resorts offer fine dining restaurants from renowned chefs.Dominican dishes that you have to try like sancocho and mofongo.Abundance of fresh seafood.
The quality at all-inclusive buffets can be very variable.Finding authentic food may require leaving the hotel zone.

Culture

60

Culture is mainly presented through tourist shows and festivals. The Dominican influence is more palpable outside of the resorts.

Traditional music and dances such as merengue and bachata are omnipresent.The Punta Cana Carnival is an important cultural event.You can learn about local products such as rum, cigars and cocoa.
The cultural experience can feel very superficial and 'canned' for tourism.Few museums or art galleries of importance.

localFriendly

90

Dominican hospitality is one of its greatest assets. Staff in the tourism sector are known for their friendliness and warmth.

Dominicans are generally very warm, friendly and outgoing.The service at the resorts is professional and welcoming.The safety of tourists is a priority.
Interactions can be very commercial and sometimes pushy (sellers on the beach).
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Tips for Gastronomy

Drink Only Bottled Water

Tap water is not drinkable. Use bottled water even to brush your teeth. Ice at resorts and restaurants is safe as it is made with purified water.

Try the Mamajuana

The Dominican national drink. A mixture of rum, red wine, honey and an infusion of bark and herbs. It is said to have aphrodisiac properties.

Leave Your Resort to Eat at Least Once

Even if you are on an all-inclusive, it is worth going out to a local restaurant to try authentic Dominican cuisine.

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Country
Dominican Republic
Region
Altagracia

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