OVERVIEW
CITY IN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC PUNTA CANA
It is the largest tourist destinations in Dominican Republic, in the province of La Altagracia. With over 50 kilometers of white sand beaches, warm and crystalline waters, the lush coconut trees and some of the best golf courses worldwide. These beaches have been cataloged by many visitors as the best in the world.

The beaches and all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana, may be the main attraction; but equally striking are its world-famous golf courses, and adventures like swimming with dolphins, zip lining through the exotic vegetation, and many more that promise to capture your imagination and refresh your soul ..

 

Weather
Due to its geographical position, it has a tropical climate influenced by various geographical factors, such as topography and the influence of the trade winds. It has the highest annual lowest average temperature of about 25 ° C (77 ° F) and about 34 ° C (93 ° F) recorded between the months of June to August and 19 ° C (66 ° F ) that takes place between the months of December and February. In mountainous areas they have been recorded temperatures up to 5 ° C in the winter months.

 

Altitude

12 m.s.n.m. 

 

Location
It located in the eastern part of the island "Hispaniola" in the archipelago of the Antilles, it is the perfect vacation in the Caribbean paradise.

 

Dominican Republic occupies the eastern two thirds of Hispaniola, which it shares with Haiti. It is located between the Atlantic Ocean (north) and the Caribbean Sea (south), part of the Tropic of Cancer; its limits, to the east, the Mona Passage and west the Republic of Haiti. Its geographical coordinates are 17º 36'- 19º 58 'north latitude and 68 ° 19'-72 ° 01' west longitude.

 

Due to its size of 48,442 square kilometers, including its adjacent islands, it is second in size in the countries of the Greater Antilles, after Cuba. It extends for 286 kilometers from north to south and 390 kilometers from east to west. Among its outlying islands are: Saona, Beata, Catalina and Alto Velo.

 

Has a very hilly, 50% occupied by five mountain ranges and three major mountain ranges, among them, the Central mountain range where the highest elevation in the Antilles, Pico Duarte is located (with 3.187 meters). The remaining area of ​​the country is made up of four large valleys, the main Cibao Valley.

 

The hydrography is composed of various lakes, ponds and rivers, some of which have become tourist attractions of great importance, such as Lake Enriquillo, with its more than 1,500 kilometers of beautiful beaches, located in the East, North, the Northeast and South, among other things.

 

Airports
• Punta Cana International Airport

 

¿How to get?
• By air: The Punta Cana International Airport receives flights from international destinations.

 

Advice
Bless you
To travel to Dominican Republic requires no vaccine outside the normal required in Europe and North America.
To better enjoy your vacation:

 

Although the day is cloudy, use sunscreen, as the Caribbean sun is very strong.

When you eat and drink, do so in moderation.
Stay hydrated by drinking water or liquids.
If you feel unwell, visit a doctor. In the tourist areas and in all the cities there are health centers with modern medical services and most hotels have medical dispensaries with qualified personnel.

 

Animals
Cats and dogs require health certificate obtained in their home country, no less valid for 30 days and certificate of vaccination against rabies. The birds shall be quarantined for 10 days. For other animals, it needs an import permit from the Department of Agriculture and the National Zoo.
 

Security
Although Dominican Republic is one of the safest countries on the continent, it is not worth taking the same precautions would be taken to go to any major city in the world, such as the following below:

- Always use the hotel safe to store your passport, money and other valuables.

- To navigate through the cities, it is advisable to carry a photocopy of your passport.

- Carry only what is necessary, and in terms of money, if possible, bring both credit card and cash.

- If you plan to leave at night, call the taxi from the hotel itself where it is hosted.

- Avoid leaving valuables in sight or briefcases in a vehicle.

- Try not to move to hours unsuitable removed and dark places.

 

Language
Spanish and English

 

Coin
Official Currency: US Dollar AmericanoEn no notes of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 dollars. The coins are $ 1 and 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 cent (100 cents = 1 dollar).

 

Requirements to enter the country
Important: All Colombian national tourist travel purposes, possessing valid visas of the European Union, the United States, Canada and England, may enter Dominican Republic with the presentation of tourist visa, round trip ticket and passport.
This includes attending conferences, conventions and seminars, not exhibitors, speakers or lecturers.
Colombian citizens have visa American, European Union, Canada or England cruises traveling in Dominican territory, must purchase a tourist card for each entry you make to Dominican Republic. Colombian citizens who do not have this type of visa must apply for visa processing turismo.Duración of 5 business days of tourism business and 10 to 12 working days.

 

How the necessary documentation is processed
Tourist visa to Dominican Republic
Processing time 5 working days of tourism business and 10 to 12 working days.
Visas are valid for two months from the date of issue.

Tourist Visa:
Form duly filled.
Two photographs of front 3 x 4 cm. color and white background.
Passport valid for at least six months and photocopy.
Photocopy of the passport biographical data.
Record certificate issued by the Police page.
Photocopy of the identity card.
Bachelor letter addressed Crismely Lora Abreu, General Consul of the Dominican Republic, containing the applicant's name, nationality, purpose of the trip, dates of arrival and departure, phone number and address. Signed by the applicant.
Work certificate indicating position, salary and seniority in the company letterhead.
Bank certificate must specify: Date of opening the account, account type (checking or savings) and current balance.
Three recent bank statements.
For minors: Copy of birth certificate and exit permit signed by both parents signatures authenticated by a notary and certificate.
If people who are financially dependent on others, letter of responsibility from authenticated expenses, if married photocopy of resgistro marriage, cohabitation of-court notarized, grooms honeymoon, copy of marriage course, if no direct link mentioned that parenteso have and the letter must be authenticated by a notary.
If invited to a convention or association meeting professionals are required to present a letter on headed paper of the institution that invited him. This letter must be notarized and legalized by the Attorney General Dominican Republic.
If invited by a Dominican: You must present a letter of invitation and guarantee letter explaining that the traveler does not take more time the visa expires, this letter should contain the following: Place of destination address and phone number, specify the relationship the person who invites, who invites with economical labor letter and three recent bank statements, copy of legal and valid document of the person in Dominican Republic solvency. This letter must be notarized and legalized by the Attorney General Dominican Republic.
To independent: Certificate of income given by an accountant and business card copy thereof, together with the Certificate of Chamber of Commerce of the company.

 

Consular Rights:
Simple visa tourism value $ 83,500
Simple business visa value $ 104,000
Tourist visa value multiple entries $ 124,800
Extra payment value (for tourist visa only) $ 40,000
Consular Fees $ USD 40
Extra $ USD 40

Processing of Visas ($ 75,000 per person)

 

Single or multiple businesses:
Passport valid for at least six months and a copy of the biographical data.
Original 509 form duly completed.
A photograph 3 x 4 cm., Front, color and white background.
Photocopy of the identity card.
Letter addressed to the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic Ing. Carlos Morales Troncoso and / or Crismely Lora Consul General Abreu signed by the beneficiary or moral person concerned.
Letter of invitation from the company in Dominican Republic with stamp and copy of RNC (Trade Register Dominicano), notarized, authenticated and legalized by the Attorney General of the Dominican Republic and all readable phones of the company where they can contact, if not have contact with a company in the Dominican Republic should prepare a letter explaining the reason for your trip and presentation of your company, project or any kind of business to be done in that country, specifying the activity that goes and what is going to offer , and how long it will remain in Dominican territory.
If the person will give a lecture or an original course of the letter requesting a visa, letter of invitation from the company or institution that sponsors the event.
Visa USA photocopy if possesses. If you do not own must submit fotocpia the current criminal record.
Labor letter where especifiue salary, position and seniority in the company letterhead and duly signed and stamped by the authorized person.
Bank certificate must specify: Date of opening the account, account type (checking or savings), annual average, current balance, date and amount of the last deposit.
To independent: Certified accountant, with a photocopy of your professional card, which specify monthly income and activity to which it is dedicated, append Chamber of Commerce if the bank owns and extracts úlltimos three months.
For pensioners: A copy of the resolution of the board, which specify last three monthly income and bank statements.
If the company you work for is made responsible must attach a letter of liability by the authorized holder, Chamber of Commerce of it and the bank statements, a photocopy of your passport linking him to the company.   

 

Consular Rights:
Simple business 50.oo USD *
Multiple Business USD 60.oo *

Processing of Visas: $ 71,500 (per person)

NOTE: Documents must be submitted in original and one copy of all the requirements of the consulate.

 

Places of interest to visit

PUNTA CANA Marina Cap Cana:
Punta Cana Resort & Club Marina:
Indigenous Eyes Ecological Park:
Dolphin Island Park:
Fort House Museum Ponce de Leon:
Manatee Park:
Marinarium:
Boca de Yuma:
Higuey:
Purchases:

 

BEACHES

 

Punta Cana:
Punta Cana Beach is the dream of every visitor, with its fine white sand, bordered by palm trees and bathed in turquoise waters. Being a private beach, the sands of Punta Cana are spread over 4 kilometers where visitors can enjoy lunch in Playa Blanca, which is open daily to the public and regularly frequented by the likes of Oscar de la Renta and Julio Iglesias.

Cabeza de Toro:
The beach at Cabeza de Toro, with European certification "Blue Flag" beach guarantees that is always in the best conditions, being a popular beach for tourists. Cabeza de Toro Yacht Club is the starting point for walks and fishing tournaments.
 

Bavarian:
The area of ​​Bavaro-the most developed section of the strip of resorts on the East-Coast is endowed with hotels, restaurants and gift shops, right there on the beach. It is a strip of bright white sand about 48 kilometers surrounded by coral reefs. Most of this stretch is perfect for hiking as well as for beach activities, from parasailing to speed boat racing.

 

Uvero Alto:
With a golden sand color, it is one of the area's most popular beaches. Depending on the site of the beach you visit, you can enjoy open areas with large waves, or if you prefer calm waters protected by reefs.

 

Macao:
Declared by UNESCO as one of the best beaches, Macao is a public beach located just 20 to 30 minutes from most hotels. There are surf lessons available, and if conditions permit, you can find small kiosks serving snacks and food along the entire beach.

 

The Cortecito - Los Corales:
Unrestricted access, Cortecito Beach and Los Corales, located in the heart of Bavaro, is a small fishing village where you can find restaurants, bars, supermarkets, shopping malls and many gift shops and craft.

 

Juanillo:
Juanillo beach at Cap Cana offers miles of white sandy beaches; with turquoise waters so clear that not for nothing is known as one of the best beaches in Dominican Republic. A large selection of meals and tropical drinks as well as formal events and concerts are available here at Juanillo beach. Beach activities include volleyball, snorkeling, kayaking and horseback riding.

 

Distance Punta Cana - Santo Domingo: 2 hours and 30 min approximately


La Romana:
On the southeast coast, on a highway between first and planted sugar cane fields you get to La Romana. There are Casa de Campo and Altos de Chavon, and the resorts on the beaches of Bayahibe and Dominicus, and the Saona and Catalina islands.

To Visit in La Romana Altos de Chavon, Casa de Campo, Cueva de las Maravillas Caves Fun Fun, Catalina Island, Saona Island and Eastern (Island National Park is separated from the mainland by the Capuano channel and is part of national park system. It is very popular among foreign visitors for its beautiful beaches and a spectacular excursion that can be done by catamaran or fast, which, hopefully boats, can be accompanied by dolphins to get close to the island.) Beach Bayahibe (What originally began as a small fishing village has now transformed into a tourist destination, complete with small hotels and diving schools, as well as being the starting point of the boats to Saona Island. Features good restaurants such as the Cuban cuisine and small shopping centers with crafts throughout the town, consisting of a dozen streets in full), Ecological and Archaeological Route Our Father.

DISTANCES: 

From Punta Cana to:                            Travel Time                       Distances

Barahona                                             7 hrs.30 mins.                        410 km.

Bayahibe                                                    2 hrs.                                 75 km.

Boca Chica                                                 3 hrs.                                169 km.

Jarabacoa                                           5 hrs.30 mins.                          365 km.

Juan Dolio                                           2 hrs.50 mins.                          149 km.

La Romana                                         2 hrs.15 mins.

Santo Domingo                                   3 hrs. 30mins.

 

Gastronomy
Dominican Republic has earned an excellent reputation for its varied and tasty cuisine and the variety of restaurants it has for all audiences. Some are refined and luxurious with a gourmet food menu of local food with a very typical style, specialized in oriental, Mexican, Mediterranean, Italian menu, also lightweight, vegetarian food, pizzerias and "fast food" or rápida.Los Punta Cana most typical dishes are: Flag: a dish that consists of white rice, beans, stewed meat, salad and fried green plantains, and often accompanied with natural fruit juice. It is easy to see why it's so popular: it's good, it's cheap, easy to prepare and is nutritionally equilibrado.Los Bananas (Platanos) are a typical product of the Dominican cuisine and served in many ways, including boiled, stewed and confit. But the most common way to eat is mashed, ie, boiled and mashed. Prepared the same way but with green bananas mangú called, and if you add pork rind dish called mofongo. They can be served as a side dish or as principal.El Fish and Seafood: It is one of the typical food of Punta Cana, especially in coastal areas. One of the most common dishes is the fish fillet, usually grouper and snapper, served with garlic, coconut or Creole (with a mild tomato sauce) or the devil (with a spicy tomato sauce). Crab, octopus, shrimp, squid and conch (shell) are also typical dishes of Punta Cana.