Dominican Republic · On my bucket list
Punta Cana
Punta Cana is a town and tourist region at the easternmost tip of the Dominican Republic. The region, covering about 420,000 m2 (4,500,000 ft²), is home to a coastline of sandy white beaches. It is a popular spring break destination.
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- Currency
Currency
Dominican Peso (DOP)- Language
- Spanish
Language
Spanish - Time zones
UTC-4
UTC-4- Power plugs
- Type A/B
Power plugs
Type A, B · 110 V - Getting around
Drive on the right
Drive on the right
- Visa (US citizens)
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Entry requirements on travel.state.gov
Dominican Republic · Population: 139K · Calling code: +1809
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