Author Topic: Re: AIRPORT IN Punta Cana (Read 7277 times)

Bulldog · « **on:** May 06, 2005, 07:25:00 PM »

Anyone know what it is like..?

Bulldog.. :s:

carrottop · « **Reply #1 on:** May 06, 2005, 08:13:00 PM »

very unique :cool:here is a pic from the front

http://community.webshots.com/photo/138989569/142451355VBYzdb

Bulldog · « **Reply #2 on:** May 06, 2005, 08:27:00 PM »

I was told that it is all outside..is this true..?

Bulldog.. :D

Sandy · « **Reply #3 on:** May 06, 2005, 11:20:00 PM »

We boarded the plane outside but the airport itself is quite nice, different...there are bars and I believe restaurants inside... a bar for sure, lol.

Bulldog · « **Reply #4 on:** May 06, 2005, 11:39:00 PM »

So it is inside..?

Not outside like I was told..?

Bulldog.. :D

Sandy · « **Reply #5 on:** May 06, 2005, 11:51:00 PM »

lol, yep inside except to actually board the plane, then you go outside. Its a regular airport except it looks like a huge grass hut, lol. Its fairly new, I believe. You'll find the DR abit more "Americanized" than Cuba but not like Mexico.

Bulldog · « **Reply #6 on:** May 07, 2005, 12:08:00 AM »

Well now I have to track down the people who where telling me tails... :D

Crestfield · « **Reply #7 on:** May 07, 2005, 06:59:00 AM »

Bulldog, we were there 2yrs ago and, if I recall correctly, the airport is a large open-air area covered by a huge thatched roof. There is an observation deck on the 2nd floor, and also on the main level there is all the duty free stuff and vendors. There is an air-conditioned bar, but it looked pretty small, and I believe there was a VIP area as well. Last year on our way to Puerto Plata we stopped over in the Punta Cana airport and we were escorted to another roofed-in area that was enclosed and air conditioned too.
Hope this helps. If things have changed, maybe someone can shed some light on this. :)

JJay · « **Reply #8 on:** May 07, 2005, 10:06:00 AM »

Its a cute airport. The only things that are outdoors are the planes!!!! Probably one of the best airports I have been to in the caribbean. Small but beautifully formed. I particularly remember that the departure lounge was nice and cold whilst we waited for the plane. All I would warn is that don't wait to get your rum at the airport as it is really expensive. So much so that I decided it would be just as cheap to buy it at home should my stocks run out. Stocks have now run low but no worries only 4 days till my hols. Those cuba libres will just taste all the better for the wait.

Sandy · « **Reply #9 on:** May 07, 2005, 11:07:00 AM »

Listen to JJay about the Rum, lol. I mentioned a store...heres more info. Shop at Amalia Mercado (grocery store) Took less than 10 mins to walk there from the Palladium. Make a right up the path towards vendors and then an immediate left. You will find yourself on El Cortecito. A few store fronts later you shall find yourself in front of Amalia. Lots of familiar north american brand items. Cost example, 16 oz vanilla is 30 pesos, approx Cdn $1.00, excellent buy compared to beach vendors. The store accepts pesos and US dollars. I found this in my notes from when we went.

Bulldog · « **Reply #10 on:** May 08, 2005, 12:06:00 AM »

Thanks...will listen and shop before the Airport

Bulldog :s:

JohnnyCastaway · « **Reply #11 on:** May 08, 2005, 09:53:00 PM »

sorry Bulldog, we've only seen the Puerto Plata airport and Santo Domingo Airports in the DR.

Hope you get some good pictures from there and let us know what it's like.

I'm not sure if we'll yak at you before you go, so have a good one, and raise a cervesa (or 4) for us! :1: :1: :1: :1:

We'll be sure to raise a few for you in Cuba too!
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Sandy · « **Reply #12 on:** May 08, 2005, 10:45:00 PM »

These aren't the clearest pics... I took them when I first got off the plane and the humidity fogged up the camera lens, lol. I've never tried posting pics on here yet but here it goes:

Bulldog · « **Reply #13 on:** May 09, 2005, 12:24:00 AM »

Sure will John..

And thanks for the pictures Sandy.. :D

Bulldog :s:

Bulldog · « **Reply #14 on:** May 31, 2005, 07:04:00 PM »

The Airport was nice...and just like others...wir Air and places to eat and buy Duty Free..