Municipal district · Higüey
# Verón Punta Cana

Verón Punta Cana is a municipal district or municipal seat of Dominican Republic in Higüey, La Altagracia Province, Yuma Region. It covers 456.6 km². 54 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 1,336 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 457 km²
- 1,336 mapped services
- 9 m typical elevation

## Where is Verón Punta Cana?

Verón Punta Cana lies in Higüey, La Altagracia Province, Yuma Region, Dominican Republic. It borders 4 other municipal districts: Higüey, La Otra Banda, Las Lagunas de Nisibón and San Rafael del Yuma. By area it is the 13th largest of 386 municipal districts in Dominican Republic. It covers 22.6% of Higüey. The centre of Verón Punta Cana is about 156 km in a straight line from Santo Domingo, the capital. It is about 30 km from Salvaleón de Higüey, the main town of Higüey. The centre point is at 18.6452° N, 68.4251° W.

Source: Oficina Nacional de Estadística via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO).

## Things to see in and around Verón Punta Cana

OpenStreetMap lists 25 named sights in Verón Punta Cana: 7 attractions; 6 theme parks; 4 beachs; 2 zoos; 2 viewpoints; 2 museums; 1 aquarium; 1 nature reserve.
- Aroma's Museum · museum
- Chocolate · museum
- Refugio de Vida Silvestre Lagunas de Bávaro y El Caletón · nature reserve
- Playa Arena Gorda · beach
- Playa Blanca · beach
- Playa El Cortecito · beach
- Playa Juanillo · beach
- Macao Beach · viewpoint
- Marry here · viewpoint
- Blue Eye · attraction
- Dolphin Island Park Bavaro · attraction
- Flamingo · attraction
- Marinarium · attraction
- Peacocks · attraction
- Playa Princess · attraction
- Squalo Tours · attraction
- Coral Lab · aquarium
- Cueva de CAYACOA · theme park
- Dolphin Explorer · zoo
- Domitai Park · theme park
- Hoyo Azul · theme park
- Manatí Park - Cerrado · zoo
- Ocean Adventures · theme park
- Scape Park · theme park
- la cueva punta cana · theme park

### Nearby, outside Verón Punta Cana
- Monumento Natural Hoyo Claro · nature reserve, Higüey 12 km

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Verón Punta Cana
- Time zone UTC−4, no daylight saving · America/Santo_Domingo
- Currency Peso (DOP)
- Country calling code +1-809 and 1-829
- Languages Spanish
- Plug types Type A, B · 110 V
- Driving side Right
- Postcode format 5 digits (#####)

### Nearest airports
- Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) · Punta Cana 11 km
- Casa De Campo International Airport (LRM) · La Romana 56 km

### Daylight

Days are longest in Jun (about 13.2 hours, sunrise around 05:56) and shortest in Dec (about 11.0 hours, sunrise around 06:58, sunset around 17:59).

Source: GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02; OurAirports (public domain).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Villages and localities in Verón Punta Cana

Open gazetteers list 54 villages, towns and localities in Verón Punta Cana. Settlements here lie between about -1 m and 61 m above sea level (median 9 m).
- Alto el Salado
- Arena Gorda
- Batey Los Isleños
- Boca de Maimón
- Boca de Pantanal
- Borrachón
- Bávaro
- Cabeza de Toro
- Cabo Engaño
- Cap Cana
- Cañada Honda
- Ciudad Las Cayenas
- El Caracol
- El Caño
- El Cortecito
- El Ejecutivo
- El Espino
- El Macao
- El Manglecito
- El Peñón de los Reyes
- El Quemado
- El Salado
- Friusa
- Guaraje
- Jagua Mocha
- José León
- Juanillo
- La Ceiba
- La Ceibita
- La Finca
- La Gina
- La Jina
- La Piedra del Inglés
- La Pileta
- La Rinconada
- La Tierra
- Laguna Bávaro
- Las Charcas
- Los Cambrones
- Los Corales
- Los Hoyos
- Los Jobos
- Los Naranjos
- Los Ranchitos
- Molina
- Palo Bonito
- Pantanal
- Residencial Las Gaviotas
- Sabana de los Martínez
- Sabaneta
- Suero
- Tres Piezas
- Uvero Alto
- Verón

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

## Landscape and landmarks of Verón Punta Cana

Named natural and historic features inside Verón Punta Cana, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

1 lake; 1 river or stream.
- Laguna El Caletón
- Río Maimón

### Coast and islands

21 headlands; 2 beaches; 1 bay.
- Bahía de Los Ranchitos
- Cabezota de Barlovento
- Playa Bavaro
- Playa de Macao
- Punta Arena Gorda
- Punta Bobadilla
- Punta Boca de Maimón
- Punta Borrachón
- Punta Bávaro
- Punta Cana
- Punta El Cortecito
- Punta Espada
- Punta Juanillo
- Punta Macao
- Punta Palometa
- Punta Puerto Escondido
- Punta Rabo Verde
- Punta Sabaneta
- Punta Yauya
- Punta de Los Ranchitos
- Punta de Toño
- Punta de los Nidos
- Punta de Águilas
- Uvero Alto

### Hills and mountains

3 hills.
- Loma El Narigón · 71 m
- Loma El Peñón de La Vieja Rufina · 44 m
- El Morro del Macao · 15 m

### Getting around

1 airport.
- Punta Cana International Airport

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features.

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Weather in Verón Punta Cana and the best time to visit

Using the climate of La Altagracia Province, the warmest month is Aug (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Jan (26 °C). About 609 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Nov (78 mm) and the driest Mar (25 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are October to May.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 26 | 38 |
| Feb | 26 | 27 |
| Mar | 26 | 25 |
| Apr | 27 | 46 |
| May | 28 | 67 |
| Jun | 28 | 46 |
| Jul | 28 | 49 |
| Aug | 29 | 59 |
| Sep | 28 | 65 |
| Oct | 28 | 62 |
| Nov | 27 | 78 |
| Dec | 26 | 47 |

Source: NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29.

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Verón Punta Cana
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Hospital IMG en Punta Cana · Verón Punta Cana | 2.1 km | Map |
| Bank | Banco Popular · Verón Punta Cana | 2.7 km | Map |
| ATM | Bitcoin ATM - BitcoinRD · Verón Punta Cana | 3.2 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Shell · Verón Punta Cana | 1.4 km | Map |
| Hotel | Hotel El Castillo Real · Verón Punta Cana | 1.3 km | Map |
| Mall | Boulevard Center · Verón Punta Cana | 2.0 km | Map |
| School | Maggio Multicultural Academy · Verón Punta Cana | 0.9 km | Map |
| College | Instituto Cultural Dominico Brasileiro - Unidad Bavaro · Verón Punta Cana | 3.4 km | Map |
| Police station | Policía Turística · Verón Punta Cana | 5.0 km | Map |

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Verón Punta Cana

Places mapped inside Verón Punta Cana in open map data, by type.
- Hospitals 11
- Banks 16
- ATMs 1
- Petrol pumps 39
- Hotels 439
- Shopping malls 30
- Schools 15
- Colleges and universities 3
- Cinemas 2
- Pharmacies 10
- Restaurants 747
- Police stations 5
- Dental clinics 18

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Other municipal districts in Higüey
- Higüey
- La Otra Banda
- Las Lagunas de Nisibón

## Quick answers
- Where is Verón Punta Cana? In Higüey, La Altagracia Province, Yuma Region, Dominican Republic
- What borders Verón Punta Cana? Higüey, La Otra Banda, Las Lagunas de Nisibón and San Rafael del Yuma
- What is there to see in Verón Punta Cana? Aroma's Museum, Blue Eye, Chocolate, Coral Lab
- What time zone is Verón Punta Cana in? UTC−4
- What currency is used in Verón Punta Cana? Peso (DOP)
- What language is spoken in Verón Punta Cana? Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Verón Punta Cana? 54 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Verón Punta Cana? Settlements lie between -1 m and 61 m
- What is the highest point in Verón Punta Cana? Loma El Narigón (71 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- What is the best time to visit Verón Punta Cana? October to May
- Where is the nearest hospital to Verón Punta Cana? Hospital IMG en Punta Cana, about 2.1 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Verón Punta Cana? Banco Popular, about 2.7 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Verón Punta Cana? Bitcoin ATM - BitcoinRD, about 3.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Verón Punta Cana? Shell, about 1.4 km from the centre
- How many hospitals are in Verón Punta Cana? 11 mapped
- How many banks are in Verón Punta Cana? 16 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Verón Punta Cana? 1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Verón Punta Cana? 39 mapped
- What is the P-code of Verón Punta Cana? DO10020104 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Municipal district
- Area: 456.6 km²
- P-code: DO10020104
- Municipality: Higüey

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Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/dominican-republic/yuma/la-altagracia/higuey/veron-punta-cana/ · Updated 2026-11-02 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.