The Place
It’s Booming on the North Coast
Ever since Columbus came ashore in 1493, the Dominican Republic has been a place where worlds mix.
It’s this melange of African, European, North American, and Latin cultures that makes the DR so appealing to foreigners.
Over 5 million people visited the island in 2012, making it the number 1 tourist destination in the entire Caribbean.
They come for the vibrant culture and beautiful climate. They stay for the low cost of living and efficient real estate market.
And THE place to be on this not-so-little island?
The place to be is fast becoming the DR’s North Coast.
Getting There
Paradise Within Easy Reach
Think that a relaxed island lifestyle is too far from home?
Think again.
From the eastern part of North America, fly here in 4 hours or less.
You can catch a flight first thing in the morning and be on a tropical beach by afternoon. It’s really that close!
- Miami: 1 hour
- Atlanta: 2 hours
- Charlotte, NC: 3 hours
- New York City: 3.5 hours
- Boston: 3.5 hours
- Toronto: 4 hours
- Montreal, Ottawa, Halifax: 4.5 hours
From Western Europe, it’s 8 or 9 hours.
No matter where you depart, you’ll soon arrive at Puerto Plata’s modern, yet comfortably sized, international airport.
And then from there, you can be at your villa in 20 minutes.
Affordability
Caribbean Lifestyle, Latin American Prices
On the North Coast, you can enjoy the full Caribbean lifestyle—at a fraction of the price.
Here you can live well, even on a pensioner’s budget.
A couple can live comfortably on $1,200 USD per month. With a $2,000 monthly budget, you can really enjoy the good life.
Everything you might want is within reach. From basic necessities to high-end luxury, you won’t have to go without.
In fact, with a large number of American, Canadian and European expats living on the North Coast, there are more amenities and services available here than elsewhere in the Caribbean.
Activities
Looking for Adventure? Dont’ Worry, It’ll Find You!
You’ll never be bored on the North Coast.
From Puerto Plata to Sosua, Cabarete and beyond, there’s an entire world to discover.
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Living Here
Expect a Warm Welcome
It’s not just the locals who will greet you with warm smiles. The Dominican Republic has rolled out the red carpet for foreigners.
Whether you’re looking for a vacation home or a place to move, you’ll be warmly welcomed here on the North Coast.
Residency
Get your residency status and you qualify for various perks, benefits, and tax breaks. It’s a short, simple process to get your residency—and even easier if you’re a retiree.
Taxes
There are many tax incentives in place for foreigners.
Property
The real estate market here is similar to North America’s. Rules are followed and strongly enforced. So if you own a home, you’ve got the full protection of the law.