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Punta Arena Beachfront Lots

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The brief

The reason to consider it.

Premium Beachfront Development Land – Dominican Republic

Punta Arenas is a rare opportunity to acquire large beachfront development land on the north coast of the Dominican Republic near the Samaná Peninsula.

The property spans 118 hectares (~ 1.2M m2) and features approximately 1,680 meters of pristine beachfront, making it one of the few remaining large coastal parcels suitable for resort or residential development in the Caribbean.

Located near Sánchez in the Province of Samaná, the site benefits from access to major infrastructure including Samaná El Catey International Airport, the Santo Domingo–Sánchez Highway, and regional coastal roads.

The property consists of two registered parcels:

  • Parcel 217 – approximately 46 hectares
  • Parcel 218 – approximately 72 hectares

The coastline features soft sand beach, coconut palm groves, and unobstructed ocean views, providing an exceptional setting for large-scale development.

The Dominican Republic continues to experience strong tourism growth, welcoming over 11 million visitors annually, with national hotel occupancy averaging 75–80% and peak seasons exceeding 85%.

The north coast is attracting increasing luxury hospitality investment, including the Donoma - Autograph Collection by Marriott, reported interest from brands such as St. Regis and Ritz-Carlton, and the recently announced billion-dollar expansion of the Playa Grande resort backed by the Dominican government and Alex Rodríguez.

Offered as premium development land, Punta Arenas provides investors and developers with the flexibility to create a resort, residential community, or mixed-use destination in one of the Caribbean’s most promising tourism markets.

With 118 hectares of coastal land, 1.68 km of beachfront, and proximity to growing tourism infrastructure, Punta Arenas represents a compelling opportunity for large-scale development in the Dominican Republic.

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Type
Land
Land
12,701,414 ft²
Zoning
residential
Topography
waterfront
Subdivision approved
Yes
Road frontage
1680 m
Permitted uses
Resort, Residential, Mixed use

What this listing includes

  • Beachfront
  • Beach access
  • Ocean view

What people say about Dominican Republic

Sources agree on the core of buying in the Dominican Republic: foreigners, including non-residents, can generally own registered property on the same terms as Dominicans, but the buyer's own checks do the protecting.

  • Mixed Hire your own independent Dominican lawyer and check the title (and deslinde) yourself
  • Concern Pre-construction projects can stall or lapse; deposits and CONFOTUR claims need verifying
  • Mixed Closing costs and annual tax: 3% transfer tax, legal fees, IPI above a threshold, CONFOTUR exemptions
  • Concern Property managers: fees vary widely and owner experiences are uneven

Read what people say, based on 15 sources

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