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  1. Sep 21, 2022 · Punta Cana is located in the east-central Dominican Republic, on a peninsula about 50 miles (80 kilometers) from Santo Domingo. The Punta part of its name comes from its location at the easternmost point on that country’s mainland; Cana derives from an indigenous word that means virgin forest.

  2. Oct 6, 2019 · In its eastern region is the province of La Altagracia which is the easternmost province of the Dominican Republic, to the east end, just between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean in its coastal area is located Punta Cana.

  3. Geographical Location of Punta Cana. Nestled in the heart of the Higüey municipality, within the sparkling realm of La Altagracia Province, lies the resort town of Punta Cana. It’s a magical crossroad where the moody Atlantic and the sultry Caribbean Sea whisper secrets to each other.

  4. Feb 13, 2024 · Location within the Country. Punta Cana is located on the eastern coast of the Dominican Republic, facing the Atlantic Ocean. It is approximately 200 kilometers east of the capital city, Santo Domingo. The region is easily accessible, with the Punta Cana International Airport serving as a major gateway for tourists arriving by air.

  5. Apr 22, 2023 · Punta Cana is located on the easternmost tip of the Dominican Republic. It converges the Atlantic Ocean in the north and the Caribbean Sea in the south and therefore offers the best of both worlds. Punta Cana is located in the province of La Altagracia. The closest city is Higuey, around 25 miles away.

  6. Feb 24, 2023 · Are you dreaming of a vacation in Punta Cana? If so, I’ve got some important information for you — it’s not in Mexico! Despite what people may think, this Caribbean paradise is actually located in the Dominican Republic.

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  8. Coordinates: 18°32′N 68°22′W. Punta Cana is a resort town in the easternmost region of the Dominican Republic. It was politically incorporated as the "Verón–Punta Cana township" in 2006, and it is subject to the municipality of Higüey (La Altagracia Province).

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