Useful information
Emergency Telephone Numbers
Police
Tel: 809-686-8227
There are 24-hour stations next to the Sitrabapu bus terminal in Bavaro and at Galerias Punta Cana near the airport.
Medical Services
Centro Medico Punta Cana
Tel: 809-552-1506
Near Plaza Bavaro and the local bus terminal. It features a multilingual staff and in-house pharmacy. Open until 9 pm for visitors and 24-hours a day, every day for emergencies.
Hospiten Bavaro
Tel: 809-686-1414
Situated near the Punta Cana airport, Hospiten’s multilingual staff and fully equipped facility is available 24/7 for emergencies.
Pharmacy
Pharma Cana
Tel: 809-959-0025
Hours: 9 am to 10 pm. Located near the airport, this is the main pharmacy of the area of Punta Cana.
Farmacia el Manglar
Tel: 809-552-1533
Hours: 8 am-12 pm. Located near Plaza Bavaro, the pharmacy offers delivery to many of the local hotels in the area.
Medical Precautions
While the water is potable in many parts of the Dominican Republic, travelers are advised to drink bottled water as a precaution. Bottled water is widely available throughout the country and because of the strength of the Caribbean sun, it is recommended that vacationers drink at least 10 glasses a day to avoid dehydration.
Electricity
The voltage is 110V.
