Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
3am to 10:30pm). To all other destinations, head for Higüey and transfer there. You can
also get to/from Santo Domingo this way, but it's much slower than the direct bus.
Getting Around
Local buses start at the main bus terminal, passing all the outdoor malls on the way to El
Cortecito, then turn down the coastal road past the large hotels to Cruce de Cocoloco,
where they turn around and return the same way. Buses have the drivers' union acronym -
Sitrabapu - printed in front and cost between RD$30 and RD$40 depending on distance.
They generally pass every 30 minutes between 5am and 8pm, but can sometimes take up
to an hour.
It is possible to take a local bus to the airport from Bávaro, but you will need to give
yourself
at least
an extra hour to do so and you must change buses at Cruce de Cocoloco
and/or Veron. Tell the driver you are going to the airport and he will drop you at the spot
to switch buses. From the airport, don't count on any
guaguas
after 6pm.
Daytime traffic is sometimes gridlocked between the resorts clustered just north of
Bávaro and El Cortecito. Despite the stop-and-go pace of driving, renting a car for a day
or two is recommended if you prefer to see the surrounding area independently. Consider
paying more for extra insurance coverage, especially if you'll be driving north toward
Playa Limón, Miches and Sabana de la Mar. Some agencies allow you to drop off the car
in Santo Domingo, usually for an extra charge, but check in advance. Rental agencies in-
the Car Rental Center at Puntacana Village; and
Budget
( 809-466-2028;
www.budget.com
;
Alamo
( 809-466-1083; Carr Bávaro/Av Barceló Km 5)
in Bávaro.
Otherwise, there are numerous taxis in the area - look for stands at El Cortecito, Plaza
Bávaro and at the entrance of most all-inclusive places. You can also call a cab - try
Siut-
ratural
( 809-552-0617;
www.taxibavaropuntacana.com
)
. Fares vary depending on distance, but
some examples include US$8 (pretty much minimum charge on a short trip within
Bávaro), US$35 to the airport and US$40 to Playa Blanca.
Asobapuma
( 809-820-5507; El
Cortecito)
water taxis also can be found on El Cortecito beach and cost between US$10 and
US$50 per ride.
Motoconchos
congregate around Plaza Punta Cana in Bávaro and along
