Santo Domingo
Urban professionals, foodies, culture lovers
8.5
Overall: 7.2
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RANKINGS
Dominican Republic Region Rankings
Every region ranked by score. Filter by the category that matters most to you. How we score
Last updated: 28 April 2026
Punta Cana
Families, retirees, resort lifestyle
7.5
Overall: 7.8
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Santiago
Business owners, authentic DR living, families
7.5
Overall: 7.0
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La Romana
Golf, marina living, affluent retirees
7.0
Overall: 7.0
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Juan Dolio
Retirees wanting beach life near the capital, couples, remote workers
7.0
Overall: 7.2
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Las Terrenas
Digital nomads, beach lovers, foodies
6.5
Overall: 8.5
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Puerto Plata
Budget expats, retirees wanting urban infrastructure at low cost
6.5
Overall: 6.8
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Cabarete
Surfers, kitesurfers, active lifestyle
6.0
Overall: 8.2
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Jarabacoa
Mountain living, cool climate, adventure sports
6.0
Overall: 7.8
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Samaná
Nature lovers, retirees, slow living
5.5
Overall: 7.8
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Sosúa
Retirees, budget expats, North Coast lifestyle
5.5
Overall: 7.6
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Constanza
Nature lovers, those escaping coastal heat, self-sufficient expats
5.0
Overall: 7.3
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Las Galeras
Off-grid living, divers, solitude seekers
4.5
Overall: 7.5
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Barahona
Budget living, eco-tourism, total escape
4.5
Overall: 6.5
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