Although Santo Domingo Airport is in the capital of the Dominican Republic, it’s actually Punta Cana that holds the crown as the busiest airport in the country. This is thanks to the huge increase in popularity of the destination for American and Canadian tourists. But it pays for travelers to be informed about the airport …
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Travelers might be surprised to learn that there are many instances in the Dominican Republic where paying in U.S. dollars (USD) is perfectly acceptable, especially in the hyper-popular Punta Cana, which is fast becoming a Caribbean haven for Americans. But while the USD can be used at times, it isn’t always accepted, nor is it …
One of the biggest draws of Punta Cana for Americans is just how incredibly connected it is to the contiguous United States. There are many large population centers that fly direct, and with so many options, it’s no surprise that Americans are the number one tourists by visitor numbers in Punta Cana! These are all …
Connectivity between Canada and the Dominican Republic has just received a huge boost thanks to the announcement of an open skies agreement between the two nations. Things rarely move fast in international diplomacy, and this agreement is no different, having taken 14 years to finalize. This is what travelers can expect from the new open …
Punta Cana is the most popular destination within the Dominican Republic, and there is no shortage of reasons why. While Puerto Plata in the north was the birthplace of tourism in the country, it is Punta Cana that really transformed this nation into the unrivaled Caribbean destination that it now is. Furthermore, not only is …
With the new Puerto Bergantín project finally announced, the next step in the Dominican Republic’s tourism journey begins, and it promises to give visitors an experience unrivaled in the Caribbean. The Dominican Republic has many popular destinations that offer visitors something new every year. Punta Cana, for example, is now world-famous for its breathtaking beaches …
Punta Cana International Airport just broke two all-time records in a matter of days, as thousands of travelers flock to the resort town’s white-sand beaches ahead of the busy New Year. The country’s busiest airport recorded 8 million travelers this year – a new record – and more than 574 flights took off and landed …
Punta Cana has set a new record for the number of flights it has received in a single year. In 2022, the Punta Cana International Airport welcomed over 23,000 flights, beating pre-COVID numbers recorded in 2019. So far, the Dominican Republic has welcomed over 54,000 flights, making Punta Cana the most popular arrival port in …
Transportation officials have announced sweeping measures to bolster security across the Dominican Republic’s main airports over the busy winter travel season. The goal, officials say, is to deter criminals and prevent organized crime and drug traffickers from targeting commercial aviation to transport illegal goods. Passenger numbers and air traffic is soaring in the Dominican Republic, …
Airports across the Dominican Republic are implementing special arrival and departure protocols to handle record numbers of tourist arrivals as the country heads into the busy winter travel season. Whilst there are several large airports around the country, Punta Cana International Airport welcomes nearly 70% of all foreign arrivals, with the capital’s Las Américas International …