The East Coast centres on La Altagracia province and the Punta Cana corridor. This is the most developed tourist and residential zone in the DR, with gated communities, international schools, direct flights to North America and Europe, and the best private infrastructure outside the capital. It is the most expensive region and the least authentically Dominican, but it delivers the highest quality of life for families and retirees who prioritise comfort.
Town guides in East Coast
🌞 Climate
Hot and dry. Less rain than the north coast. Hottest May to October.
👤 Who it suits
Families needing schools and security, retirees wanting resort-quality living, frequent international travellers, and those with higher budgets.
📍 Towns covered
Punta Cana