Buying guides
Answers to the questions buyers ask about this development and the area around it.
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La Romana, Dominican Republic: What It Means From River Island
La Romana seen from River Island: roughly 54 miles by road, its airport next to Punta Cana's, Bayahibe and Saona, and 2025 hotel occupancy month by month.
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Las Terrenas or Punta Cana: Where to Own, What to Visit
Las Terrenas or the Punta Cana coast? Flights, road miles, rain and 2025 hotel occupancy side by side, for a buyer deciding where to own and what to visit.
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Power of Attorney in the Dominican Republic: Notary to Apostille
How a Dominican power of attorney signed in the US, Canada or UK gets its notary, its apostille and its Spanish translation, and what it lets your attorney do.
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Fideicomiso in the Dominican Republic: How a Development Trust Works
Under Ley 189-11 a fideicomiso moves land and rights into a separate patrimony run by an authorised fiduciary. What that shields, what it leaves exposed, and how to check one before buying off-plan.
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Buying a Home in the Dominican Republic as a Foreigner: The Paper Trail
What a foreign buyer's papers must look like to register a Dominican home: passport and home ID card, apostille, translation, power of attorney, title check.
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Punta El Cortecito: Market, Boats and Stones Near River Island
El Cortecito, the fishing beach about a mile from River Island as the crow flies: what its larimar and amber are, and how to vet a boat trip sold on the sand.
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Los Corales Beach Village, Punta Cana: How an Open Neighbourhood Works
Los Corales is Bávaro's open beach village: public lanes to the sand, public streets, no gate. Who runs it, what the shoreline law guarantees, and what River Island hosts should tell guests about it.
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Deslinde in the Dominican Republic: the Survey File Explained
A deslinde gives a piece of registered Dominican land its borders, its coordinates and a certificado de título of its own. What the file contains, who signs it, and which route applies since October 2025.
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Los Corales, Bávaro: the Town You Drive Into From River Island
Los Corales is the part of Bávaro that is not a resort — colmados, kitchens, dive shops and an ordinary main road. What it is for, when an owner five minutes away actually goes, and when they stay behind the gate.
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Cabarete Beach Condos: North Coast vs. the Punta Cana Side
Looking at Cabarete beach condos? Here is what the north-coast kitesurf market is built on, and how the Punta Cana and Bavaro east coast compares for an owner.
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The Dominican Republic Economy Behind a Punta Cana Condo | River Island
How large the Dominican economy is, what it is made of, where foreign capital lands and what the peso does — the dated 2025 figures a River Island buyer in Punta Cana should read first.
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Hospitals and Healthcare in Punta Cana: A Guide for River Island Owners
What healthcare exists near River Island in Punta Cana, how emergency care and foreign-patient billing actually work, and what we will not publish without a source.
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Bávaro Beach: An Owner's Guide from River Island, Punta Cana
What Bávaro Beach is actually like — public access, swimming, sargassum season by season, and what living a 5-minute drive from it means for a River Island owner.
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The Real Cost of Living in Punta Cana for a River Island Owner
Discover the true cost of living in Punta Cana as a River Island owner. Learn how CONFOTUR tax exemptions, included furnishings, and on-site amenities impact your budget.
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Dominican Republic Residency & Citizenship Guide for Owners
Learn about Dominican Republic residency by investment, pensionado visas, and the path to citizenship for property owners. Understand the rules and options.
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A Foreign Buyer's Guide to Owning at River Island Condos
Yes, foreigners can buy property in the Dominican Republic. Learn about ownership rights, legal structures, taxes, and the remote purchase process at River Island.
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How to Buy Property in the Dominican Republic | River Island
A clear guide to the property buying process in the Dominican Republic for foreigners. Learn the steps, legal protections, and tax benefits at River Island.
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Punta Cana Hurricane Season: A Guide for River Island Owners
Learn what the Atlantic hurricane season means for a condo owner at River Island in Punta Cana. Understand building codes, developer experience, and preparedness.
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Investing in Punta Cana Real Estate | A Guide for River Island
A guide to investing in Punta Cana real estate, focused on the opportunity at River Island. Learn about CONFOTUR tax benefits, rental potential, and developer history.
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Punta Cana Property Management Guide for River Island Owners
Learn about your property management options as a River Island owner in Punta Cana, from self-management to professional services and the optional rental program.
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Dominican Republic Property Taxes | A River Island Owner's Guide
Learn about Dominican Republic property taxes for owners at River Island. Understand the 3% transfer tax, 1% IPI, and the significant savings from CONFOTUR.
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Punta Cana vs. Cancun: A Lifestyle Comparison for Buyers
Comparing Punta Cana and Cancun for property buyers? Explore the differences in lifestyle, ownership laws, tax benefits, and community design to decide.
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Retire in the Dominican Republic | River Island Punta Cana
Explore retiring in the Dominican Republic. Learn about residency visas, tax benefits, and the turnkey lifestyle at River Island in Punta Cana.
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A Guide to Renting Your River Island Condo on Vrbo & Airbnb
Learn how to rent your River Island condo on Vrbo or Airbnb. This guide covers management options, Dominican rental income taxes, and CONFOTUR benefits.
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Is Punta Cana Safe? A Guide for River Island Property Owners
A detailed look at safety in Punta Cana for property owners. Learn about security at River Island, building codes, travel advisories, and emergency services.
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