| When Christopher Columbus called the | | | | |
| Dominican Republic "the most beautiful land | | | | Apart from its breathtaking beaches, Punta |
| on earth," he did not realize that it would | | | | Cana has a 2,000-acre natural forest reserve |
| one day be one of the most popular tourist | | | | maintained by the Punta Cana Ecological |
| destinations in the Caribbean. Columbus could | | | | Foundation and 14 kilometers of protected |
| well have been referring to Punta Cana! | | | | coral reef directly parallel to the coast. |
| | | | Punta Cana also has a number of unique |
| Located on the southeast coast of the | | | | natural features like freshwater lagoons and |
| Dominican Republic, Punta Cana is a nature | | | | coastal mangroves that make it a delight both |
| lovers paradise with 20 miles of white, | | | | for visitors and environmentalists. |
| unspoiled sandy beaches lined with swaying | | | | |
| coconut palms. What makes this stunning | | | | For the most part, Punta Cana has a European |
| Caribbean island all the more inviting is the | | | | ambiance as can be seen in its European style |
| average year-round temperature of 25C (77F) | | | | hotels. Punts Cana is hardly a town; it is |
| and an average water temperature of 23C | | | | more of a resort area. The cheap prices of |
| (74F). | | | | land have attracted many a hotel owner to set |
| | | | up hotels and resorts with extensive |
| Punta Canas shoreline is protected by law, | | | | facilities for swimming, water sports and |
| ensuring that no manmade structure can | | | | golf. Most resorts have their own golf |
| detract from its natural beauty. The calm, | | | | courses, each of them well maintained and |
| tranquil beaches with their warm tropical | | | | situated in stunning locales, making them |
| breezes are perfect for those who love the | | | | second to none. |
| outdoors and adventure travel. Visitors can | | | | |
| enjoy their favorite water sports amidst the | | | | Other attractions for visitors are the Manati |
| stunning scenery. Whether its diving, a 4x4 | | | | Park Bavaro, with performing dolphins and sea |
| motorbike excursion along the beach, swimming | | | | lions, an authentic replica of an ancient |
| with dolphins or taking a walk in the jungle, | | | | Taino Indian Village and more. Its no wonder |
| Punta Cana has something for everyone. | | | | that Punta Cana is called an escapists dream! |