Punta Cana The Dominican Republic, together with Haiti, is part of the island of Hispaniola, which is situated in the Caribbean. Punta Cana is located in the Southeast of the Dominican Republic. In the past, this region mainly consisted of agricultural crops such as sugar cane, and jungle. Did you know Punta Cana owes its name to the Cana palm tree that is common in this region? Because of its excellent location along the tropical palm beaches, the Dominicans decided to invest in tourism here. The last century many all-inclusive hotel resorts have been built in this area. Today, Punta