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La Altagracia · Dominican Republic
Punta Cana Real Estate
The Dominican Republic's best-known resort coast — beaches, golf and the country's busiest international airport (PUJ) make it the entry point for most foreign buyers.
Average price
$295,000
Listings
1,240
Est. gross yield
7.1%
International airport (PUJ)Golf & marinasSchools & hospitalsBeach resortsEstablished rental market
About Punta Cana
Punta Cana anchors the Dominican Republic's eastern coast and powers the country's tourism economy — it's home to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ), the busiest in the Caribbean. Decades of resort, golf and residential development have turned the Punta Cana–Bávaro corridor into a year-round destination with international schools, hospitals, malls and a deep bench of property managers and rental operators.
For buyers, that maturity means liquidity: inventory ranges from sub-$150k condos to multimillion-dollar beachfront villas, and the infrastructure exists to rent a property reliably while you're away.
Why investors buy in Punta Cana
Caribbean's #1 air gateway — PUJ handled over 11 million passengers in 2025 (up ~10%) and receives roughly half of all visitors to the country.
Record tourism: the DR welcomed about 11.6 million tourists in 2025, its highest ever, sustaining strong short-term-rental demand.
Prices have risen roughly 9–13% over the past year, with established rental management making hands-off ownership realistic.
Equal ownership rights for foreigners, plus CONFOTUR tax exemptions on qualifying new developments.
Market & growth
Population (DR, 2025)
~11.5M (+~1%/yr)
Tourists (DR, 2025)
~11.6M
PUJ airport passengers
>11M (+9.9%)
Share of national arrivals
~51%
Price growth (12 mo)
~9–13%
Figures are approximate and informational only. Verify before transacting.
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Investing in Punta Cana
Can foreigners buy property in Punta Cana?+
Yes. Foreign buyers have nearly the same rights as citizens under Law 16-95 — no local partner required. You'll need a passport and a Dominican tax ID (RNC).
What are the closing costs in Punta Cana?+
Typically 4–9% of the price, led by the 3% transfer tax, plus legal (~1–1.5%) and registry fees.
What is CONFOTUR?+
A tourism-incentive law that can exempt the 3% transfer tax and property tax (IPI) for up to 15 years on qualifying developments.