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10 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE TRAVELING TO PUNTA CANA.

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10 Things to know before traveling to PUNTA CANA. I'm sure that Before travelling, you have do your research and read a lot about  Punta Cana as your travel destination but didn’t find many of the things that ill tell you in this post. Here’s what you should know… 1. PUNTA CANA IS also bavaro, cortecito, los corales is also Punta cana?! The name Punta Cana is actually used for the whole region ranging from Bayahibe to Cap Cana. At least when it comes to all the travel agencies or tourist. But Punta Cana is in fact, only the part around Cap Cana. So if you are in Bavaro, Cortecito, Los corales it may be confusing around how the division of regions, cities and towns works there haha! But don't worry that's also Punta Cana in term of tourism and is the active location around the area.   2. RENTING A CA R vs. taxi? Taxis are really expensive in Punta Cana! you can paid $20 per drive even for 5km. But paying 40$ a day for short rides doesn't sound good! I really recommend yo...

HOTELS IN PUNTA CANA WITH PCR TESTING FACILITIES ON SITE AND TRAVEL STATUS UPDATED

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 The  Dominican Republic  is open for international travels but some restrictions are still in place. All international travelers are welcome to the Dominican Republic as all the airports are opened, but sea borders and land borders remain closed. Quarantine is not required  if you are going to visit the Dominican Republic.   COVID-19  test are not required anymore, anyone arriving will have to: submit a health declaration provide by the airline. The  public Transportation  is operating with some restrictions. Restaurants and cafes in Dominican Republic are open between 6:00 and 19:00 with some restriction, delivery may be open until 23:00. In  Punta Cana  the Curfew on week days from 5:00 until 19:00  with free transit until 22:00 and on weekends from 5:00 until 17:00 with free transit until 20:00. In case you flight arrive or leave out of this timing do not worry about it,  because taxi drivers at the airport have permis...

GROCERY STORES PUNTA CANA, BUY LIKE A LOCAL.

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  Learn how to navigate Dominican  supermarkets and make grocery shopping in Punta Cana as easy as it is in your home country. Trying to buy bread or milk may be easier than you think. Having special dietary restrictions or relying on public transportation can also be an experience in the Dominican shopping experience. The Dominican way of grocery shopping. If you’re from a country with 24-hour grocery stores, living in a place where stores are open seem at random is a difficult adjustment but may be easier than you think. Upon arriving in the Dominican Republic, you’re bound to encounter one recurring type of shop name as colmado. What is a colmado? Well they sell a bit of everything. A colmado is primarily a local convenience store. In a colmado you can find everything from rice and beans to toiletries, cigarettes and alcohol, hygienic products like toothpaste . People can call their local colmado for a delivery. Many new arrivals simply can’t believe that even if you just n...

Montoconchos (motobike taxi) in Punta Cana.

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  Are you new in town, are you visiting us, even for Dominicans who don't live in Punta Cana is curious that most of the public transportation is run by our famous montoconcho, of course you can find buses that goes around Bavaro - Punta Cana but sometimes the waiting is long, in this post I'm gonna give some recommendation about the montoconchos. Motoconchos or motorbike taxis are the cheapest and are the fastest possibility for shorter distances in Punta Cana.  (U.S. $ 2 to U.S. $ 4 for most trips)  Note that after sunset the prices will double. I recommend that you Always select a Motoconcho driver with an orange vest. as this mean he is a member of the Local Drivers Association and therefore have certain skills and is apply to certain rules to ensure a safe ride to their clients. Young drivers within the towns and areas and act as a fast and cheap Taxi service. They take 1 to 2 passengers, now that we are living in the Covid- 19 they only take one, a fare applies and ...