Las Terrenas
Digital nomads, beach lovers, foodies
8.5
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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
Cabarete
Surfers, kitesurfers, active lifestyle
8.2
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Samaná
Nature lovers, retirees, slow living
7.8
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Punta Cana
Families, retirees, resort lifestyle
7.8
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Jarabacoa
Mountain living, cool climate, adventure sports
7.8
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Sosúa
Retirees, budget expats, North Coast lifestyle
7.6
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Las Galeras
Off-grid living, divers, solitude seekers
7.5
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Constanza
Nature lovers, those escaping coastal heat, self-sufficient expats
7.3
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Santo Domingo
Urban professionals, foodies, culture lovers
7.2
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Juan Dolio
Retirees wanting beach life near the capital, couples, remote workers
7.2
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Santiago
Business owners, authentic DR living, families
7.0
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La Romana
Golf, marina living, affluent retirees
7.0
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Puerto Plata
Budget expats, retirees wanting urban infrastructure at low cost
6.8
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El Valle
Off-grid beach living with Samaná Peninsula nature access
6.8
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Barahona
Budget living, eco-tourism, total escape
6.5
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La Vega
City living with mountain access on a tight budget
6.0
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Moca
Lowest-cost provincial living with north coast day-trip access
5.8
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Bonao
Budget-conscious residents who prioritise centrality and authenticity
5.8
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Monte Cristi
Eco-tourists, flamingo spotters, those wanting total solitude
5.5
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Nagua
Off-the-radar beach living, budget travellers, those wanting to avoid the tourist trail
5.5
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Pedernales
Eco-tourists, adventurers, extreme off-grid living
5.2
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