The Dominican Republic breaks visitor record in 2025: A golden opportunity to invest in real estate.
6.1 million visitors in just six months . That was the announcement by the Dominican Ministry of Tourism, marking a new milestone in the history of the sector. Minister David Collado presented official figures that confirm what many investors already knew: the Dominican Republic is experiencing its best moment in tourism, and this translates into an ideal environment for real estate development and investment.
What do these numbers mean for the real estate sector?
During the first half of 2025, the country welcomed 6,145,008 tourists , representing a 3% increase compared to the previous year. More than 4.5 million of these visitors arrived by air and 1.6 million by sea, consolidating the Dominican Republic as one of the most attractive destinations in the Caribbean.
This constant and growing flow of tourists directly drives the demand for:
- Tourist properties such as villas, apartments in holiday resorts, and short-stay residences.
- Projects in high-demand areas such as Punta Cana, Santo Domingo, Las Terrenas, Samaná, and Puerto Plata.
- Vacation rental investments are becoming increasingly profitable thanks to platforms like Airbnb.
Punta Cana leads the number of visitors
63% of tourists arrived through Punta Cana International Airport, consolidating this area as the most powerful in terms of tourism and real estate. This makes it a hot spot for investment , with growing demand for accommodations, services, and experiences.
They are followed by the airports of:
- The Americas (Santo Domingo)
- The Cibao (Santiago)
- Puerto Plata
- La Romana
All with increases that reflect growth distributed across different regions of the country.
A satisfied tourist is a potential customer
The numbers speak for themselves:
- 77% national hotel occupancy
- Satisfaction index: 4.4 out of 5
- 93% of tourists say they would return
- 60% would recommend it
This creates an ideal setting for real estate projects focused on repeat tourism , whether through vacation rentals or second homes for foreigners.
Activities, nature and experiences: keys to tourist attraction
The most popular excursions—such as Saona Island, the Colonial Zone, Los Haitises, and Cayo Levantado—and activities like buggying, snorkeling, ziplining, and kayaking reflect the active, explorative nature of the tourist who chooses the Dominican Republic. This profile demands comfortable, safe, and well-located accommodations.
A trustworthy environment for investing
During the event to present these results, President Luis Abinader reaffirmed the government's support for tourism development and called for investment in the country , highlighting the public-private partnership as a driver of growth.
The Ministry of Tourism's projections are clear: 12 million visitors are expected to arrive by 2025. This not only represents a historic record, but also a window of opportunity for those looking to invest in a booming market.
At Urban Group Realty, we know firsthand which projects are the most profitable, the fastest-growing areas, and the ideal conditions to ensure your investment is safe and profitable.
Contact us and discover how to turn tourism growth into a solid real estate investment.