You can fly directly into Punta Cana, with it's thatched-roof airport, like something out of Gilligan's Island. Most hotels are within 30 minutes of the airport. There is no town at Punta Cana - it is just a resort area. The nearest town is Higuey, about an hour away by bus. Other than water-related activities, of which there are many, there's not a lot to do in the immediate area.
Nightly entertainment is put on by the hotels, and some hotels have casinos and discos.
An area attraction is Manati Park , with exhibitions of animals, birds, and fish, resident performing dolphins, sea lions, and parrots. Swimming with the dolphins is available. A superior all-inclusive beach resort that has been completely renovated, located on a mile of spectacular beach lined with palm trees. Guests are accommodated in our spacious superior rooms or private beach villas . Superior rooms are all beach-view and most have a view of the Caribbean.