Last-call drinks in Terminal A usually mean CAICALI I
Gate-side at Terminal A in Punta Cana (PUJ), CAICALI I is the kind of bar you hit when boarding starts in 20 minutes and you still want one more Presidente. It sits past security in the main A concourse, close enough to several gates that you can watch your boarding line form while you pay the check.
Opening hours track the outbound bank of flights, so expect CAICALI I to run roughly from early morning departures around 6:00 to the late-night Caribbean bank after 21:00. It’s a basic airport bar and café hybrid: bottled local beer, simple mixed drinks, espresso, and snack plates. Pricing is typical resort-airport markup; figure on paying around double town prices for beer or rum.
Food leans bar-snack and café: think sandwiches, chips, maybe a pastry with your coffee. Menus rotate a bit, but you can safely plan on a cold beer plus a small bite for under US$20, paid in dollars or card. If you want a real sit-down meal, you’re usually better off eating at your resort or before security; CAICALI I works more as a filler than a destination.
Service at PUJ bars, including CAICALI I in Terminal A, often slows down when two or three flights to the U.S. board at the same time. Bartenders juggle cash, cards, and people waving passports, so a “quick” drink can turn into a 10–15 minute stop. Order everything you need in one go: drink, water, and check.
Practical tip: check your gate on the PUJ screens before sitting, then pick a stool at CAICALI I with a clear view of your specific A-gate so you can leave the moment boarding for your flight number is called.