The Journal
Field notes from the coast
Buying guides, architecture, and the addresses we share with clients.
June 15, 2026 · Terra Bávaro Editorial
Punta Cana International Airport's $250M Expansion: What It Means for Real Estate in 2026
PUJ is now the busiest airport in the Caribbean. Inside the new terminal, the runway upgrade, and why it's reshaping property demand from Cap Cana to Bávaro.
June 12, 2026 · Lucía Méndez
Inside Cap Cana's Las Iguanas: The Masterplan Redefining Caribbean Luxury
A 1,400-acre expansion with a new Jack Nicklaus course, two branded hotels, and the largest private marina extension in the Caribbean. Here's what we know.
June 10, 2026 · Marco Reyes
CONFOTUR 2026: How the Dominican Republic's Tax Incentives Just Got Even Better for Foreign Buyers
A 15-year exemption on property tax, transfer tax, and rental income — and a new fast-track approval process. Everything international buyers need to know.
June 8, 2026 · Terra Bávaro Editorial
Eleven New Direct Routes to Punta Cana in 2026: The Map Is Changing
From Tokyo and Seoul to Vienna and Manchester, the new flights opening this year are pulling demand from markets that never used to be in play.
June 5, 2026 · Lucía Méndez
Sargassum in 2026: What Is Actually Working on Bávaro's Beaches
After three difficult seasons, the new offshore barriers and the AEPC-Hotel Association cleanup program are producing visible results. A field report.
June 3, 2026 · Marco Reyes
The Branded Residences Boom: Why Every Major Hotel Brand Is Building in Punta Cana
St. Regis, Four Seasons, Ritz-Carlton, Aman. The world's top hospitality brands all have residential projects breaking ground in 2026. Here's why it matters.
May 30, 2026 · Terra Bávaro Editorial
How to Pay for a Dominican Property in 2026: USD, Wires, Crypto, and the New Rules
New AML reporting thresholds, USD escrow accounts, and the rise of stablecoin-funded purchases. A practical guide to closing without surprises.
May 27, 2026 · Lucía Méndez
The Dominican Republic's Digital Nomad Visa: 2026 Update and Why Punta Cana Is the Destination of Choice
A two-year renewable visa, zero local tax on foreign income, and a community that has finally crossed the critical-mass threshold.
May 23, 2026 · Terra Bávaro Editorial
A 2026 Guide to Buying Property in Bávaro
What international buyers should know about title, taxes, and timing in the Dominican Republic.
May 23, 2026 · Marco Reyes
Punta Cana vs. Tulum and Cancún in 2026: The Data That Actually Matters
Three Caribbean markets, three very different trajectories. We compared yields, regulation, infrastructure, and price growth side by side.
May 20, 2026 · Terra Bávaro Editorial
The Coral Highway Upgrade and the New Infrastructure Map: Why Travel Times Are Collapsing
A four-lane expansion to La Romana, new interchanges at Verón and Friusa, and the Boulevard 1 de Noviembre extension. The 2026 infrastructure picture.
May 12, 2026 · Lucía Méndez
The Quiet Revolution in Caribbean Architecture
A generation of architects is rewriting the language of tropical residential design.
April 26, 2026 · Marco Reyes
Where We Eat in Bávaro
Six tables our team returns to, from a beach shack ceviche to a 12-seat tasting room.