Destination · Cap Cana
Cap Cana: 18 minutes from the airport, a world away
The country’s most exclusive gated resort community — Juanillo Beach, the Hoyo Azul cenote, a deep-water marina and championship golf. We take you there privately, or run the tours inside it.
- From airport
- ≈ 18 min
- Transfer from
- $30 / vehicle
- Scape Park from
- $129 / person
- Signature beach
- Juanillo
What makes Cap Cana different
Cap Cana is a private, gated development on the south-eastern tip of the island, just south of Punta Cana International Airport. Hotels, villas, golf, the marina and the adventure park all sit behind a single controlled entrance, which is why it feels calmer and more polished than the busier Bávaro strip.
For travelers the practical appeal is the distance: about 18 minutes from the terminal, the shortest transfer of any resort area in the region. You land and you are at the pool before the Bávaro crowd has left the highway.
What you give up is walkable nightlife and cheap local restaurants. Most guests here either stay inside the resort or take a car when they want to go out — which is exactly what our private transfers and tours are for.
The best of Cap Cana
- 01
Juanillo Beach
A calm, crescent-shaped bay with white sand and shallow turquoise water, regularly ranked among the most beautiful beaches in the country. Open to visitors, with beach clubs and restaurants.
- 02
Hoyo Azul cenote
A natural blue sinkhole at the foot of a tall cliff, reached on a short walk through tropical forest inside Scape Park. The colour is real, and best photographed around midday.
- 03
Scape Park
The adventure park of Cap Cana: zip lines, caves, cultural stops and the cenote, with buggy and cruise combinations available.
- 04
Marina Cap Cana
A deep-water marina with sport-fishing fleets and waterfront restaurants — the departure point for most deep sea fishing charters in the area.
- 05
Punta Espada Golf
A Jack Nicklaus Signature course with several holes right on the Caribbean, consistently rated among the best in the region.
- 06
Beach clubs & coves
Api Beach, Caletón and the Juanillo clubs are where to spend a long lunch away from the big resort buffets.
Cap Cana tours with hotel pickup
All tours
Nature & AdventureScape Park Full Admission
One wristband, one full day, every attraction. Scape Park in Cap Cana packs a turquoise cenote, zip lines, cave walks, water slides, and iguana encounters into a single eco-adventure destination -- and the Full Admission pass unlocks them all.
Adventure & NatureScape Park Full Admission + Buggy
The best of Scape Park plus an off-road buggy blast through Cap Cana's countryside. Swim the Hoyo Azul cenote, fly on zip lines, duck into caves, and then get behind the wheel of a buggy for a muddy, grinning ride through hills and farmland.
Water Sports & FishingDeep Sea Fishing Punta Cana
Head offshore with a seasoned captain and crew to chase blue marlin, mahi-mahi, wahoo, and yellowfin tuna. Modern sport-fishing boat, top-grade tackle, and Caribbean waters rich with game fish -- beginners and pros welcome.
Plan your trip
Our local guides go deeper on routes, timings and what to expect.
Cap Cana FAQ
How far is Cap Cana from Punta Cana airport?
Cap Cana is about 12 km south of Punta Cana International Airport, roughly 18 minutes by car. It is the closest resort area to the terminal.
How much is a transfer from Punta Cana airport to Cap Cana?
A private transfer starts at $30 for a minivan (up to 5 passengers), $40 for a 7-seat van and $65 for a luxury SUV or a 10-seat minibus. The price is per vehicle, one way.
Can you visit Cap Cana if you are not staying there?
Yes. Juanillo Beach, Scape Park, the marina and the restaurants are open to visitors. Access is through a security checkpoint, where you give the name of the place you are visiting.
Is Hoyo Azul included in Scape Park admission?
Yes, the Hoyo Azul cenote is part of the Scape Park full admission, which starts at $129 per person including round-trip transport from Punta Cana hotels.
Is Cap Cana good for families?
Very. The water at Juanillo is calm and shallow, transfers are short and the resorts are self-contained. The trade-off is that there is little to walk to outside the gates.
Ready for Cap Cana?
Fixed price per vehicle, bilingual drivers and support on WhatsApp before, during and after your ride.