Punta Cana sits on the easternmost tip of the Dominican Republic, where the Caribbean Sea meets the Atlantic along miles of white sand and coconut palms. It is the country's resort capital, served by its own international airport (PUJ), and the launch point for the most famous day trips in the DR. The classic Punta Cana excursion is a boat day: full day catamaran trips to Saona Island, private sailing charters along the Bavaro coastline, snorkeling over the reef, and adults only party cruises with open bar. On land, 4x4 and buggy adventures head inland to sugar cane country for coffee, cocoa and mamajuana tastings, while Sacred River pairs a jungle waterfall pool with a Dominican lunch. ScubaDoo underwater scooters give non-divers an easy way under the surface, and the party bus covers Punta Cana nightlife after dark. The weather is warm year round, with the driest, most popular stretch from December through April. Most tours include hotel pickup from the Bavaro and Cap Cana resort areas, and private airport transfers make arrival day easy. Whether you are here for a week at a resort or planning day trips across the island, Punta Cana is the easiest base in the Dominican Republic to explore from.