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Investing in Punta Cana
A dollarized market, tourism at all-time highs and sustained appreciation. We explain why Punta Cana is one of the most resilient real estate investment destinations in the Caribbean — with data and sources.
Record tourism
PUJ airport surpassed 11M passengers in 2025. More tourists mean more rental demand.
A USD market
You operate, collect rent and build value in dollars, hedged against local currency devaluation.
Sustained appreciation
Residential property appreciates 9–13% a year in the most sought-after zones.
CONFOTUR incentive
The tourism development law offers tax benefits on qualified projects, with resident advisory support.
The market, in public data
PUJ airport passengers 2025 (+9.9% YoY)
Source: Punta Cana International
Punta Cana-Bávaro hotel occupancy (Jan 2025)
Source: ASONAHORES
annual residential appreciation (nominal)
Source: TheLatinvestor / Properstar
dollarized market
Source: Banco Central RD
of national GDP (tourism, total contribution)
Source: WTTC 2025
tourism contribution to the economy 2025
Source: WTTC 2025
Common investor questions
Can a foreign national buy in the Dominican Republic?
Yes. There are no restrictions on a foreign national buying and holding full ownership. The process is virtually identical to that of a resident and can be completed via power of attorney without traveling.
What return can I expect?
It depends on zone and product. Vacation rentals in Bávaro can deliver attractive gross yields with high occupancy, while Cap Cana combines lower yield with greater appreciation and exclusivity. We show you real numbers, not promises.
What is CONFOTUR?
It is the tourism incentive law that grants tax benefits (for example on certain transfer and property taxes) to qualified projects. Whether it applies depends on the project; our resident legal team verifies it case by case.
Which currency do you buy in?
The market is dollarized: prices, contracts and rents are typically agreed in USD, which brings stability for the international investor.
Let's build your USD portfolio
We'll prepare a curated selection with real yield and appreciation figures.