Cabeza de Toro is about 14 km from Punta Cana Airport, 15 to 25 minutes by car. The official taxi charges around US$30 to US$35 per vehicle in 2026, and a private transfer runs about US$25 to US$40. It is closer than central Bávaro, but the taxi fare is practically the same.
It is a small cove south of Bávaro with half a dozen all-inclusive resorts (Catalonia, Serenade, Dreams Flora, Sunscape Coco, Bakour) and a calmer feel than Playa Bávaro. Many guests choose it for being close to the airport without the sprawl of Cap Cana.
Reference prices (2026)
| Option | Price |
|---|---|
| Official airport taxi | US$30 to US$35 |
| Shared shuttle (per person) | US$8 to US$15 |
| Private car (1 to 3 people) | US$25 to US$40 |
| Van (up to about 10 people) | US$40 to US$65 |
Approximate 2026 prices, one way. Official taxi and private transfer per vehicle; shared shuttle per person. Cabeza de Toro is usually priced in the same zone as southern Bávaro.
One-way prices, approximate, based on posted fares and 2025 and 2026 quotes. Confirm the final price before you book.
Tolls
None.
The drive
The route leaves the airport heading north and, before reaching Friusa's commercial core, turns toward the coast on the Cabeza de Toro access road. That skips the worst of Bávaro's traffic, though the junctions near the airport can add a few minutes in the afternoon rush.
The last kilometers run through residential and villa areas before reaching the resorts, which are clustered along the same cove. Because the hotels sit close together, shared shuttles often drop several Cabeza de Toro guests in a row, which makes the stops less of a drag than in Bávaro.
Which option suits you
For two people, the official taxi (about US$30) or a pre-booked private car (US$25 to US$40) cost almost the same; book if you land at night or want someone waiting with a sign. The shared shuttle (from about US$8 to US$15 per person) only makes sense solo, if you don't mind waiting for it to depart from the airport.
Uber usually costs less than the taxi over this short distance, airport surcharge included, and is a good choice if you land during the day and have data or airport wifi. From Cabeza de Toro, Uber also works for dinner in Bávaro or the Los Corales shopping area. You don't need a rental car.
Hotels in the area
- Catalonia Royal Bávaro
- Catalonia Punta Cana
- Serenade Punta Cana Beach & Spa Resort
- Dreams Flora Resort & Spa
- Sunscape Coco Punta Cana
- Bakour Punta Cana Suites
- Hyatt Vivid Punta Cana
Tips
- Dreams Flora stands where the old Natura Park was; if your driver knows the old name, it works as a landmark.
- Cabeza de Toro is away from Bávaro's long beaches; Uber is the cheapest way back and forth.
- Make sure your booked transfer knows you're going to Cabeza de Toro, not central Bávaro, to avoid detours.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cabeza de Toro part of Bávaro?
Yes, it is a cove at the southern end of the Bávaro area, closer to the airport than Playa Bávaro.
How much is a taxi from the airport to Cabeza de Toro?
Around US$30 to US$35 per vehicle in 2026.
How long does it take?
Between 15 and 25 minutes by private car.
Everything about getting to Bávaro
Other airports to Bávaro
- La Romana Airport (LRM) to Bávaro1 h 15 min to 1 h 40 min
- Las Américas Airport (SDQ) to Punta Cana2 h 10 min to 2 h 50 min