Punta Cana Research Hub
Punta Cana Data Center
The most comprehensive open database on Punta Cana, Cap Cana, Bávaro and Dominican Republic tourism. Free, sourced, updated quarterly.
Tourism Statistics
- Punta Cana Tourism StatisticsThe most complete free database of Punta Cana tourism statistics: 2024–2025 arrivals, PUJ airport share, growth rates, hotel occupancy, sourced from MITUR & Banco Central.
- Punta Cana Tourist ArrivalsYear-by-year PUJ passenger counts: 8.3M (2022) → 10.1M (2024) → 11.0M (2025). Monthly averages, peak month records, source: Aerodom & Banco Central.
- Punta Cana Tourists Per YearYear-by-year Dominican Republic & Punta Cana visitor numbers from 2019 to 2025, including the COVID collapse and the post-pandemic record run to 11.6M+.
- Punta Cana Tourists Per MonthMonth-by-month visitor breakdown for Punta Cana: peak Dec–Apr (1M+ passengers/month), low Sep–Oct (65% occupancy). Plan your visit by data.
- Punta Cana Tourism GrowthYear-over-year tourism growth rates for Punta Cana / DR from 2020 recovery to 2025 record, plus WTTC 2035 projections ($29B GDP, 980k jobs).
- Punta Cana Tourism TrendsThe six biggest Punta Cana tourism trends right now: luxury hotel surge, digital nomads, eco/wellness, source-market shift, short-stay rentals, all-inclusive evolution.
- Punta Cana Tourism Report 2026The full Punta Cana tourism recap: 11.7M visitors to DR in 2025, 11M+ PUJ passengers, US$12B FX revenue, occupancy by zone, source markets, outlook 2026.
- Cap Cana Tourism StatisticsCap Cana in numbers: 30+ km² gated tourism city, 8 km coastline, 15+ luxury resorts, 25+ active construction projects, $500M+ Juanillo Village investment.
- Dominican Republic Tourism StatisticsFull DR tourism dataset: 11.7M visitors 2025, US$12B FX revenue, 16% of GDP, 876k jobs, 12% Caribbean share. Compared to Punta Cana's share.
- Punta Cana Tourism Economic ImpactEconomic weight of Punta Cana tourism: US$12B FX revenue, 16% of GDP, 876k jobs, 34% of national FX, US$162/day per tourist. Sources: WTTC, Banco Central, ASONAHORES.
Hotel Data
- Punta Cana Hotels StatisticsPunta Cana hotel inventory: ~54,000 rooms (60% of DR), 85,000 AI rooms nationally, 86.6% peak occupancy, +18% luxury inventory growth 2024–25.
- Punta Cana Hotel Occupancy RatesPunta Cana hotel occupancy: 86.6% Jan 2024 peak in Bávaro-Punta Cana, 76.4% DR national peak, +2.3% YoY 2024. Full breakdown by zone and season.
- Punta Cana Hotel Rooms CountDR has 90,000+ hotel rooms. La Altagracia (Punta Cana) holds ~54,000 — 60% of the country. Full split by province + new construction pipeline.
- Punta Cana All-Inclusive HotelsDR has the largest AI base in the Caribbean (~85,000 rooms). Punta Cana is ~90%+ all-inclusive — 12+ chains, 30+ family mega-resorts, 20+ adults-only.
- Punta Cana Luxury HotelsThe complete list of 5★ luxury resorts in Punta Cana: Cap Cana flagships (Hyatt Ziva, Eden Roc, Secrets, Margaritaville), Bávaro luxury, Westin, Tortuga Bay.
- Cap Cana Resorts — Full ListEvery active 5★ resort inside Cap Cana — Hyatt Ziva/Zilara, Eden Roc, Secrets, Sanctuary, Margaritaville, AlSol — plus the Juanillo Village pipeline.
- Bávaro Hotels OverviewBávaro is the AI heart of Punta Cana — ~35,000 rooms, 12+ chains, 86.6% peak occupancy, 10 km continuous beach. Iberostar, Bahia Principe, Meliá, RIU, Barceló & more.
- Punta Cana Adults-Only ResortsEvery major adults-only AI resort in Punta Cana: Cap Cana (Hyatt Zilara, Secrets, Sanctuary), Bávaro (Royalton CHIC, RIU Republica), Uvero Alto (Excellence).
- Punta Cana Family ResortsBest family resorts in Punta Cana — Nickelodeon, Hard Rock, Barceló Bávaro Palace, Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana — with water parks, kids' clubs and teen zones.
- Punta Cana Hotel Prices & ADRPunta Cana ADR by tier: 4★ AI Bávaro $180–280/night, 5★ Cap Cana $400–900, EP boutique $500–1500. Plus seasonality, avg daily spend US$162.
Weather Data
- Punta Cana Weather StatisticsPunta Cana climate data: 27.6 °C annual mean, 1,420 mm rain, 2,800 sunshine hours, 78% humidity, 26–29 °C sea temp year-round.
- Punta Cana Temperature by MonthPunta Cana monthly temperatures: warmest August 29.3 °C, coolest January 25.4 °C. Day/night °C, 30-year normals, source Weather Atlas + ONAMET.
- Punta Cana Rainfall by MonthPunta Cana rainfall data: 1,420 mm/year, driest in March (50 mm), wettest in November (190 mm), 104 rain days annually.
- Punta Cana Sea Temperature by MonthPunta Cana sea temperature: warmest 29.1 °C in September, coolest 26.2 °C in February. Annual avg 27.7 °C. No wetsuit needed year-round.
- Punta Cana Hurricane Season DataHurricane data Punta Cana: official Jun–Nov season, peak Aug–Oct, direct hit every ~25 years, last hit Maria 2017. NOAA HURDAT2 dataset.
- Punta Cana Sargassum DataSargassum Punta Cana 2025: peak Apr–Aug, clean Nov–Mar. Saona, Cap Cana Juanillo stay 90%+ clean year-round. USF SaWS satellite data.
- Punta Cana Humidity & UV Index by MonthPunta Cana humidity 74–80%, UV peaks at 12 (Extreme) May–July. SPF 50+ required. Monthly data with sun-safe windows.
- Best Time to Visit Punta Cana by WeatherBest weather Punta Cana: Dec–Apr (dry, breezy, sargassum-free). Best value May/Nov. Whale season Jan 15–Mar 25. Quietest September.
- Punta Cana Wind & Marine ConditionsPunta Cana wind data: 16 km/h avg, E/NE trade winds, 0.9 m waves. Dec–Mar windiest (kite/surf), Apr–Oct calmest (snorkel, sailing).
- Punta Cana Climate Change TrendsClimate trends Punta Cana: +1.1 °C warming since 1950, +3.6 mm/yr sea level rise, +25% Cat 4+ frequency, 500x sargassum vs 2011. IPCC AR6 + NOAA.
Beach Data
- Punta Cana Beaches — Complete DatabaseFull database of 12 Punta Cana beaches: 48 km of coastline, white sand, reef-protected. Bávaro, Macao, Juanillo, Playa Blanca, Cabeza de Toro, Cortecito and more.
- Bávaro Beach — Full Data ProfileBávaro Beach data: 6 km long, 80 m wide, fine white coral sand, reef-protected lagoon, 27–29 °C water year-round. Voted top 10 beach in the world.
- Macao Beach — Surf & Kite Data ProfileMacao Beach: 1.6 km of public sand, no resorts, the only true surf break in Punta Cana. 1.2 m winter waves, 18–28 km/h E/NE wind, sand bottom.
- Juanillo Beach (Cap Cana) — Data ProfilePlaya Juanillo: 1.2 km crescent, Cap Cana, brightest white coral sand, turquoise lagoon, public access, beach club. The Instagram beach of Punta Cana.
- Playa Blanca (Cap Cana) — Data ProfilePlaya Blanca: tiny 500 m crescent cove inside Cap Cana, restaurant-only access, brightest sand, calmest water. The hidden luxury beach of Punta Cana.
- Saona Island Beaches — Data ProfileSaona Island data: 110 km² inside Cotubanamá National Park, Playa Mano Juan & Palmilla beaches, white sand, natural pool. Tour from Bayahibe.
- Catalina Island Beaches — Data ProfileIsla Catalina: 9.6 km² island off La Romana, world-class reef wall dive site, shallow snorkel garden, white sand beach. Tour from Bayahibe / La Romana.
- Best Beaches in Punta Cana — Ranked by Use CaseRanked: best Punta Cana beach by use case — Bávaro (overall), Juanillo (photos), Playa Blanca (privacy), Macao (surf), Saona (day trip), Catalina (snorkel).
- Blue Flag Beaches in the Dominican RepublicBlue Flag certified beaches in DR: Bávaro Princess, Catalonia Bávaro, Iberostar Punta Cana, Princess Bávaro and more. Water quality, safety, services standards.
- Punta Cana Beach Safety & Water QualityPunta Cana beach safety: lifeguard flag system, water quality testing (Blue Flag), sargassum risk by month, rip-current data, jellyfish & sea urchin guide.
- Best Beaches for Families in Punta CanaThe 5 calmest, shallowest, reef-protected beaches in Punta Cana for kids and toddlers — scored on safety, access and amenities.
- Best Beaches for Snorkeling in Punta CanaCatalina Wall, Saona reefs, Cabeza de Toro & Bayahibe — the 5 best snorkeling spots near Punta Cana, ranked by visibility & marine life.
- Best Beaches Without Seaweed in Punta CanaSargassum-free options in Punta Cana — Catalina, Juanillo, Playa Blanca & Cabeza de Toro ranked by year-round seaweed risk.
- Best Beaches for Swimming in Punta CanaCalmest, clearest, safest beaches for swimming in Punta Cana — ranked by depth gradient, currents and reef protection.
- Arena Gorda Beach — Data ProfileArena Gorda: 3 km Bávaro stretch with RIU, Iberostar & Bahia Principe — wider beach, more chop, east-facing. Full profile.
- Uvero Alto Beach — Data ProfileUvero Alto: 5 km quiet beach north of Macao — fewer crowds, more surf, big sunrise walks. Resorts, surf, sargassum risk.
- Cabeza de Toro Beach — Data ProfileCabeza de Toro: reef-protected cove between Bávaro and Punta Cana — glassy water, low sargassum, top family beach + marina.
Airport & Flight Data
- Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) — Statistics 2025Complete PUJ data: 11M passengers in 2025, 45 airlines, ~100 destinations, 2 terminals, 4-star Skytrax. Caribbean's #1 airport.
- PUJ Passenger Traffic by Year (2015-2025)Full passenger time-series for Punta Cana airport (PUJ) 2015-2025. 11M in 2025, COVID dip 2020, recovery 2022. YoY growth rates.
- PUJ — Airlines & Direct DestinationsComplete list of all airlines and direct destinations at Punta Cana airport (PUJ). 45 carriers, ~100 cities across USA, Canada, Europe, LatAm.
- Flights from USA to Punta Cana (PUJ)All direct flights from USA to Punta Cana (PUJ). 25+ cities, flight times, daily frequencies, main airlines: JetBlue, American, Delta, United, Frontier.
- Flights from Canada to Punta Cana (PUJ)All direct flights from Canada to Punta Cana (PUJ). 12 cities, flight times, frequencies. Air Canada, WestJet, Air Transat, Sunwing, Porter.
- Flights from Europe to Punta Cana (PUJ)All direct flights from Europe to Punta Cana (PUJ). 15+ cities (London, Paris, Frankfurt, Madrid, Milan…). Flight time ~9–10h. TUI, Condor, Air France.
- PUJ — Terminals & FacilitiesPunta Cana airport (PUJ) terminals & facilities: 2 open-air thatched-roof terminals, 2 runways, 4-star Skytrax, 6+ lounges, 60+ shops.
- Flight Time to Punta Cana — From 16 Major CitiesFlight time and distance from 16 major cities to Punta Cana (PUJ): Miami 2h20, New York 3h45, Toronto 4h20, London 9h30, Madrid 9h15, Frankfurt 9h30.
- Punta Cana Airport Transfers — Distance & TimeDistance and transfer time from PUJ to every Punta Cana zone: Cap Cana 12 km, Bávaro 25 km, Uvero Alto 45 km, Miches 75 km, Bayahibe 85 km.
- La Romana International Airport (LRO) — Statistics 2025Complete La Romana International Airport (LRO) data: ~300K passengers, charter focus, gateway to Casa de Campo and Bayahibe. Airlines, distances, alternative to PUJ.
Cost & Pricing
- Cost of a Trip to Punta Cana — Full Budget Breakdown 2026How much does Punta Cana cost? Budget vs luxury daily spend, 7-night totals for couples & families, excursions, tips, taxes. BCRD data.
- Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resort Prices 2026Live nightly rates for 3★, 4★, 5★ and luxury all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana. Low vs peak season, family suites, Cap Cana luxury.
- Punta Cana Excursion Prices 2026All Punta Cana tour prices: Saona, Catalina, party boat, buggy, zipline, Santo Domingo. Shared vs private, hotel desk vs WhatsApp.
- Food & Drink Prices in Punta Cana 2026Real prices for meals, drinks, groceries and street food in Punta Cana / Bávaro. Local DOP prices vs resort USD prices.
- Taxi & Transfer Prices in Punta Cana 2026Real prices for taxis, private transfers, Uber and local transport in Punta Cana. PUJ airport to Bávaro, Cap Cana, Uvero Alto.
- Punta Cana Tipping Guide — How Much to Tip in 2026Complete tipping guide for Punta Cana: resort staff, restaurants, taxi, tour guides, spa. USD vs DOP, what's already included.
- Dominican Republic Tourist Card, Taxes & Fees 2026Complete guide to DR tourist card (US$10), departure tax, e-Ticket, hotel ITBIS 18 %, visa rules, overstay fines.
- Currency & Exchange in Punta Cana 2026 — DOP, USD, EURLive Dominican Peso (DOP) exchange rates, where to change USD/EUR, ATM fees, banknotes, declaration limits. Bank vs hotel.
- Punta Cana Private Yacht Prices 2026Charter prices for private yachts, catamarans and speedboats in Punta Cana / Cap Cana. Half day, full day, sunset cruise, super-yacht.
- Wedding & Honeymoon Cost in Punta Cana 2026Real prices for destination weddings & honeymoons in Punta Cana. Symbolic vs legal, resort packages, photographer, DJ, Cap Cana luxury.
Visitors by Country
- Dominican Republic — Visitors by Country of OriginTop source markets to the Dominican Republic: 2.55M Americans, 1.1M Canadians, 280k Russians, 230k Germans, full country-by-country breakdown.
- US Tourists to the Dominican Republic & Punta CanaAmericans are the #1 source market: 2.55M to DR in 2024, ~22% share. Top gateways, airlines, length of stay, spend, seasonality.
- Canadian Tourists to the Dominican Republic & Punta CanaCanada is DR's #2 market: ~1.1M arrivals in 2024. Winter snowbirds dominate Dec-Apr. Air Canada, WestJet, Sunwing, Transat routes.
- European Tourists to the Dominican RepublicEurope sends 1.2M tourists yearly to DR — Russia, Germany, France, UK, Spain, Italy lead. Longer stays (9-14 nights), direct flights Frankfurt/Madrid/Paris.
- Russian Tourists to the Dominican Republic & Punta CanaRussia is the DR's #1 European source market: ~280k tourists in 2024. Charter flights from Moscow, 11-14 night packages, peak Nov-Apr.
- German Tourists to the Dominican Republic & Punta CanaGermany sends ~230k tourists/year to DR. Direct Condor & Discover flights from Frankfurt, 12-14 night TUI/DERTOUR packages, peak Jan-Mar.
- French Tourists to the Dominican Republic & Punta CanaFrance sends ~220k tourists/year to DR. Air France, Air Caraïbes & Corsair from Paris CDG. Club Med Punta Cana is a flagship.
- UK Tourists to the Dominican Republic & Punta CanaThe UK sends ~200k tourists/year to the DR. TUI & Jet2 from Gatwick & Manchester. 2-week ATOL-protected packages, peak Dec-Apr.
- Latin American Tourists to the Dominican RepublicLatin America sends 900k+ tourists/year. Argentina leads (240k), then Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Mexico. Copa hub via Panama (PTY).
- Spanish & Italian Tourists to the Dominican RepublicSpain sends 180k/year (Air Europa, Iberojet from Madrid). Italy sends 130k (Neos charters from Milan). 9-14 night packages.
Excursion Data
- Punta Cana Excursion Statistics — Best-Selling Tours & Prices 2026Punta Cana excursion market data: top-selling tours, average prices, booking rates, traveler segments. Saona, Catalina, buggy, party boat & more.
- Saona Island Tour Statistics — Punta Cana's #1 Excursion 2026Saona Island data: ~1.2M visitors/year, Cotubanamá National Park, tour duration, prices, Bayahibe departure, best months.
- Catalina Island Tour Data — Snorkel & Dive 2026Catalina Island data: Cotubanamá NP, 'The Wall' reef to 40m, snorkel & dive prices, Bayahibe departure, visibility 20-30m.
- Punta Cana Buggy & ATV Tour Statistics 2026Buggy / ATV adventure data: Macao starting point, ~30 km off-road route, cenote + beach + Dominican house, prices, group sizes.
- Party Boat Statistics Punta Cana 2026 — Cabeza de ToroParty boat data: Cabeza de Toro departure, 3h tour, snorkel + natural pool, open bar, prices, capacity. Group & private options.
- Punta Cana Horseback Riding Statistics 2026Horseback riding data: Macao trails, coconut groves to beach gallop, prices, age & weight limits, sunset rides.
- Scape Park & Zipline Statistics 2026 — Hoyo Azul Cap CanaScape Park data: 400 ha eco-adventure park in Cap Cana, Hoyo Azul cenote 14m deep, 12 ziplines, prices, visitor numbers.
- Samaná Whale Watching Data — Humpback Season 2026Samaná humpback whale watching: ~3,000 whales Jan 15 – Mar 25, tour from Punta Cana, prices, regulated boats, sanctuary status.
- Private Yacht Excursion Data — Punta Cana Charter Statistics 2026Private yacht & catamaran charters in Punta Cana: marinas (Cap Cana, Cabeza de Toro, Bayahibe, Casa de Campo), pricing, fleet, routes.
- Punta Cana Excursion Booking Channels — Where to Book Cheapest 2026How to book Punta Cana tours: hotel desk vs OTA (Viator, GetYourGuide) vs WhatsApp direct. Price gaps, commissions, safety.
Restaurant Data
- Punta Cana Restaurant Statistics — Market, Prices & Top Spots 2026Punta Cana dining market data: ~2,500 restaurants, average prices, off-resort behavior, beachfront vs fine-dining mix. Independent benchmarks for 2026.
- Best Restaurants Punta Cana — Data-Driven Rankings 2026Top-ranked Punta Cana restaurants by review volume, cuisine and price. La Yola, Jellyfish, Passion by Berasategui — independent dining benchmarks 2026.
- Bávaro Restaurants — Data, Prices & Top Spots 2026Bávaro–Los Corales–Cortecito restaurant data: ~1,400 listed, ~32 beachfront, dinner US$30–50 pp. Independent benchmarks 2026 including Jellyfish, Soles, Captain Cook.
- Cap Cana Restaurants — Marina, Juanillo & Fine Dining Data 2026Cap Cana dining data: ~60 restaurants, marina-front $80–140 pp, Juanillo Beach $60–110. La Yola, Citrus, Blue Marlin benchmarks 2026.
- Seafood Restaurants Punta Cana — Prices & Top Spots 2026Punta Cana seafood data: Caribbean lobster US$35–55 beachfront / US$75–110 Cap Cana, mero, mahi-mahi, ceviche prices. Jellyfish, La Yola, Captain Cook benchmarks 2026.
- Steakhouse Restaurants Punta Cana — Prices & Top Spots 2026Punta Cana steakhouse data: US Prime ribeye US$42–95, Argentinian bife, wagyu, tomahawk pricing. Don Carbon, Citrus, El Asador benchmarks 2026.
- Italian Restaurants Punta Cana — Pizza, Pasta & Top Spots 2026Punta Cana Italian dining data: ~140 restaurants, pizza US$12–28, pasta US$14–42. Pizzarelli, Mamma Mia, Vesuvio benchmarks 2026.
- Beachfront Restaurants Punta Cana — Toes-in-Sand Dining 2026Punta Cana beachfront restaurant data: ~55 toes-in-sand spots, dinner US$50–80 pp. Jellyfish, Soles, La Yola, Captain Cook benchmarks 2026.
- Fine Dining Punta Cana — Michelin Chefs & Tasting Menus 2026Punta Cana fine-dining data: ~8 destination restaurants, tasting menus US$130–220. Passion by Berasategui, La Yola, Citrus benchmarks 2026.
- Restaurant Prices Punta Cana — Full Menu Benchmarks 2026Punta Cana restaurant prices 2026: breakfast US$5–30, lunch US$10–32, dinner US$12–140, drinks, taxes, tipping. Complete dining cost benchmarks.
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