58Doable with Planning
Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
Americas
Santo Domingo mixes colonial history with Caribbean energy - the Zona Colonial has cobblestones, but Dominican warmth is infectious.
Best stroller: Rugged
Dominican Republic
Punta Cana
64/100Resort Paradise, Limited Beyond📊 Medium confidence
Punta Cana resorts are very family-friendly and flat, but there's essentially nothing stroller-accessible beyond the resort gates.
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Bring your stroller
This city is stroller-friendly. Compact strollers work best.
Key Factors
- •Generally manageable
- •Compact stroller recommended
Watch Out For
⚠️Beach sand
Punta Cana scores 64/100 on our stroller-friendliness scale. Below you'll find a full breakdown of terrain, transit accessibility, and family facilities — plus neighborhood-level tips and stroller vs. carrier advice for Punta Cana.
📋 The Bottom Line
Punta Cana is a resort destination, and within resorts, it's excellent for stroller families. All-inclusive properties are flat, paved, and cater to families with kids' clubs, pools, and restaurants. The beach is beautiful but sand is not stroller territory. Beyond the resort, infrastructure is very limited - no sidewalks, rough roads, and no public transit. If you stay at a good family resort (Barceló, Hard Rock, Dreams), you'll have a great time. Dominican people are incredibly warm and love children.
Quick Facts
Overall Score64/100
Best StrollerCompact
Biggest ChallengeBeach sand
Data Quality📊 Medium confidence
Gear Recommendations
- 🎒Compact stroller for resort grounds navigation
- 🎒Beach wagon or carrier for beach days
- 🎒Full sun protection - Caribbean sun is intense
- 🎒Mosquito repellent for evening hours
Punta Cana Stroller Score Breakdown
Smooth Surfaces7/10
Mostly smooth, some rough patches
Flatness9/10
Flat and easy
Public Transit2/10
Very limited transit access
Elevators & Ramps5/10
Elevators hit-or-miss
Family Facilities6/10
Good facilities in main areas
Space & Comfort6/10
Manageable, some busy spots
Family Welcome8/10
Locals love kids!
Best & Worst Areas for Strollers in Punta Cana
🟢 Where It's Easy ✓
- •Resort grounds - Flat, paved, maintained paths everywhere
- •Palma Real Shopping Village - Modern outdoor mall
- •Resort beach boardwalks - Where they exist, very flat
- •Downtown Punta Cana mall area - Limited but modern
- •Scape Park (selected areas) - Some paved family sections
🟡 Where You'll Struggle ⚠
- •Beach sand - Beautiful but not stroller-compatible
- •Outside resort areas - No sidewalks, rough roads
- •Local towns - Very limited infrastructure
- •Excursion destinations - Usually not stroller-accessible
🎒 When to Bring the Carrier 👶
- •Beach areas (sand everywhere)
- •Any excursion outside the resort
- •Altos de Chavón (cobblestone replica village)
Tips from Parents Who Visited Punta Cana
❌ What Parents Wish They'd Known
- ✕Outside the resort there is essentially NO pedestrian infrastructure
- ✕Beach sand gets everywhere and is not stroller-friendly
- ✕Taxi negotiations can be stressful - agree on price first
- ✕Tropical sun is deceptively strong - burns happen fast
- ✕Hurricane season (June-November) - check forecasts
⭐ Parent-Recommended Spots
- ★Resort pool and kids club day - What you came for, enjoy it
- ★Palma Real Shopping Village - Nice outdoor stroll, shops, dining
- ★Resort beach morning walk - Boardwalk sections, beautiful sunrise
- ★Indigenous Eyes Ecological Park - Some paved paths, nature reserve
- ★Dolphin Explorer - Family-friendly, some accessible areas
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