Cap Cana Data

Cap Cana Tourism Statistics

Updated: 2026-06-01

Executive summary

Cap Cana is the Caribbean's largest private gated tourism city — 30+ km², 8 km of beach, 15+ luxury resorts and 25+ active construction projects backed by US$500M+ in committed investment (Juanillo Village, FITUR 2024). It is the single biggest driver of Punta Cana's luxury-segment growth.

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Key statistics

30+ km²

Total area

25+

Active projects

$500M

Juanillo Village

8 km

Coastline

Cap Cana at a glance

Cap Cana sits at the south-eastern tip of Punta Cana and operates effectively as a private municipality with its own security, marina, golf course, schools and shopping. Most of the recent luxury openings in the Dominican Republic — Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana, Eden Roc Cap Cana, Secrets Cap Cana, Margaritaville Island Reserve Cap Cana — sit inside its perimeter.

Cap Cana — core indicators

IndicatorValueNotes
Total area30+ km²Largest private gated tourism city in the Caribbean
Coastline8 kmIncluding Juanillo Beach (Blue Flag)
Hotels / resorts15+ activeHyatt Ziva/Zilara, Eden Roc, Secrets, Margaritaville, Sanctuary, AlSol
Active construction25+ projectsBoutique hotels, condotels, residences (2024–26)
Flagship investmentUS$500M+Juanillo Village announced FITUR 2024
Marina120+ slipsCap Cana Marina — yachts up to 250 ft
GolfPunta Espada (Nicklaus)Caribbean #1 by Golfweek

Source: Cap Cana SA, Dominican Today, El Inmobiliario, ASONAHORES.

Why operators care

Cap Cana now contributes a disproportionate share of new luxury room supply in the country — CBRE attributes most of DR's +18% inventory growth in 2024–2025 to Cap Cana and Bávaro. Average daily rates at Cap Cana 5★ properties run 25–45% above the national 5★ average, driving a higher per-visitor FX yield than the all-inclusive corridor in Bávaro.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How big is Cap Cana?+
About 30+ km² — the largest private gated tourism city in the Caribbean. It contains 15+ resorts, a 120-slip marina, the Punta Espada Nicklaus golf course and 8 km of beach including Juanillo Beach.
How much is being invested in Cap Cana?+
At least US$500 million in the Juanillo Village development announced at FITUR 2024, plus 25+ additional active projects (boutique hotels, condotels, residences) as of late 2024.
Is Cap Cana the same as Punta Cana?+
No — Cap Cana is one specific gated tourism zone inside the broader Punta Cana region. Punta Cana also includes Bávaro, El Cortecito, Uvero Alto and Macao.

Sources & methodology

  1. Dominican Today — Cap Cana $500M Juanillo Village investment
  2. El Inmobiliario — Cap Cana 25+ projects under construction
  3. Dominican Today — Cap Cana FITUR 2025 unstoppable growth
  4. Travel Weekly — DR luxury resort expansion (CBRE)
  5. MITUR — ASONAHORES highlights record 2025 results

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