Autovía del Este (Highway of the East) is a toll road in the Dominican Republic that runs from Santo Domingo to Punta Cana. It is also known as Bavaro-Punta Cana Highway or Blue Marlin Boulevard. The road is about 72 kilometers long and passes through the popular tourist destination of Bávaro in the province of La Altagracia. It was built to improve transportation between Santo Domingo and Punta Cana and reduce travel time for tourists visiting the area.