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Before you go
Your trip to Cap Cana.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Cap Cana – La Altagracia Destination Punta Cana and Bávaro about 50 km from Higüey
How to get there
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Aeropuerto Internacional de Punta Cana (PUJ) Punta Cana · 15 km
Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.
It’s about 15 km from Punta Cana airport, roughly a 20-minute drive. From Bávaro it’s about 40 minutes. Entry is controlled by gates: day visitors enter with a reservation at the park, a restaurant or a beach club.
How many days
For those not staying overnight, a morning at Hoyo Azul and an afternoon at Juanillo Beach suffice. Guests who stay in Cap Cana usually remain five to seven days, as in the rest of the area.
When to go
December to April has less rain and is the busiest time at the marina. June to November is hurricane season, with heavier rainfall more frequent from August to October. Hoyo Azul can be visited year-round.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Not necessary: taxis, ride‑hail apps and transfers reach the gates, and tours to Hoyo Azul include transport. Distances inside Cap Cana are large; guests usually use internal transport or golf carts.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Cap Cana
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Morning
Hoyo Azul
Arrive early at the park and walk the trail to Hoyo Azul, the natural turquoise pool at the foot of the cliff.
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Afternoon
Juanillo Beach
Spend the afternoon at Juanillo Beach, with very clear water and coconut palms.
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Late afternoon
Cap Cana Marina
In the late afternoon, stroll along the marina, with boats and waterfront restaurants.
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Evening
Dinner at the marina
Marina restaurants serve seafood and international cuisine.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
Do you need to be staying in Cap Cana to enter?
No, but entry is controlled. Visitors to Hoyo Azul, a restaurant or a beach club enter with a reservation.
Is Juanillo Beach open to the public?
The country’s beaches are public, but access to Juanillo passes through Cap Cana’s gates; beach clubs sell day access with facilities.
How long does it take from Bávaro to Cap Cana?
About a 40-minute drive, passing near Punta Cana airport.
What is there to do in Cap Cana?
Hoyo Azul, Juanillo Beach, the marina, golf courses, zip lines and horseback rides.