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Punta Cana: Dominican Republic's Tourist Destination
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- Location and Population
- Located in eastern Dominican Republic, 45 km from Higüey
- Incorporated as Verón-Punta Cana township in 2006
- Population reached 138,919 inhabitants in 2022
- Second-most popular tourist destination in Latin America
- Infrastructure and Development
- Punta Cana International Airport serves 64% of Dominican Republic flights
- First privately owned international airport in western hemisphere
- European hotel chains own most of over 50 megaresorts
- Area features 100-kilometre coastline with white sand beaches
- Tourism and Attractions
- Known for white sand beaches and turquoise waters
- Popular for water activities including snorkeling and diving
- Bávaro area transformed into tourist services center
- XII Ibero-American Summit held in 2002
- Environmental and Social Aspects
- 1,500-acre marine reserve established in 2012
- Puntacana Foundation operates schools and health clinic
- Haitian migrant workers comprise majority of population
- Generally safe travel destination despite 2019 tourist deaths