Punta Cana: The High-Yield Hub

In 2015, Punta Cana was a holiday destination. In 2026, it is a metropolitan powerhouse. By transitioning from a seasonal strip into a city-state, the region now handles 5.4 Million arrivals annually.

• The Move to Permanent: Ten years ago, the region was dominated by resorts. Today, the residential sector (private villas and luxury condos) accounts for over 35,000 units, fueling a massive new economy in retail and services.
• Stable Demand: Unlike competitors, Punta Cana maintained a high trajectory through global shifts, solidifying its position as the #1 destination in the Caribbean.

Future value is driven by accessibility. Two major projects have fundamentally changed the region's outlook for 2026.

• Punta Cana International (PUJ) Expansion: Terminal B now handles 500+ weekly flights. Crucially, the U.S. Customs Pre-Clearance facility allows travelers to clear U.S. customs on Dominican soil, landing as domestic passengers in the U.S.
• Regional Expansion: The growth is spreading north into Miches, creating a "Greater Punta Cana" corridor with thousands of new luxury rooms and infrastructure investments.

Punta Cana represents one of the last remaining high-yield tax havens for property investment in the Americas.

• Confotur Tax Incentives: Most new developments offer 15 years of 0% property tax and 0% transfer tax. This drastically increases net profitability for investors.
• The Airbnb Economy: High-end condos in the "Bávaro Golden Triangle" now see 80%+ occupancy year-round, driven by a new generation of independent travelers.

Moving here no longer means "roughing it." The region offers a quality of life that rivals many mid-sized U.S. cities.

• Energy Independence (CEPM): While the rest of the nation faces utility challenges, Punta Cana operates on a private smart-grid with 99.9% uptime. This is a critical requirement for remote executives and digital nomads.
• Health & Safety: 3 major international hospitals (IMG, Hospiten, Centro Médico) provide ICU care and robotic surgery. The region is a certified Air-Ambulance hub, with Miami specialty care just 2 hours away.
• International Schools: Five accredited schools now offer IB and US-curriculums, allowing resident families to prepare children for top-tier global universities.

Punta Cana is statistically one of the safest regions in Latin America. When compared to other major tourism hubs, the numbers are clear:

• Specialized Security: Over 1,200 POLITUR officers are dedicated specifically to the safety of the tourist and residential districts.
• Zone Comparison: Crime rates in Punta Cana-Bávaro are significantly lower than in Quintana Roo (Mexico) or Montego Bay (Jamaica).
• Gated Security: Master-planned communities like Cap Cana and Punta Cana Resort & Club operate multi-layered private security, creating a "Safe Bubble" environment.