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Sights & Attractions in Punta Cana

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Punta Cana Sights

Nestled along a 35-mi contiguous stretch of sand along the east coast, Punta Cana and its tentacles extend from the south at Juanillo (Cap Cana) to the north at Uvero Alto. Within the alluvial plains that stretch inland toward Santo Domingo, the terrain is characterized by lush, green countryside, mostly flatlands with mangroves and some swampy areas. Pastures and ranches dot the landscape, and it's common to see horses and cattle grazing in the fields—and dogs along the roads, especially farther north in Macao and Uvero Alto. School kids amble along the shoulder—there are no sidewalks and barely any traffic lights in the region. Motoconchos, motorcycle taxis with one (legal) or more (illegal) passengers, are common and pose a driving nuisance. More »