2026

It’s all about the simple ways to beat the heat.Let me give you five tips that will help you stay as cool as a cucumber. DRINK ELECTROLYTESWhen you are sweating a lot, drinking water is important, but your body also loses electrolytes. Start your morning with a glass of water with a squeeze of fresh lime and, if you like, a small pinch of salt. In the Dominican Republic, you can find fresh coconut...

Daily life in Puerto Plata can start early, especially when the morning is still cool and the city is just waking up. I water my plants, head out for a power walk along the Malecón, or swim laps in the pool before my day starts. Then comes the important part, coffee! I love the smell of freshly brewed, from of course, coffee grown from the hills of Puerto Plata. I often prepare a smoothie, made with...

Noooo, amigo, you don’t need to speak Spanish to live in the Dominican Republic.Many international buyers choose areas where there is a wonderful international community, and where English is commonly spoken because tourists and foreign residents are part of everyday life. Dominicans are smart, curious and have a real knack for languages, so you will find many people who speak anything from basic to...

To buy property in the Dominican RepublicYes, and here’s why. You are buying in a foreign countryIf you are buying property in the Dominican Republic, you are making an investment in a country where many things work differently from what you are used to at home. The language, culture, real estate practices, rules and even the way different areas and projects develop can be very different. This is why...

Can Living in the Dominican Republic Affect Your Mental Health?You exercise, eat reasonably well, work hard, and try to do everything right. And still, you feel burnt out, a little depressed, bored, and constantly stressed. There never seems to be enough time or motivation for exercise or a social life.But what if part of the problem isn't you? Maybe it's your environment that is quietly making you...

Why Is Puerto Plata in Demand?Puerto Plata is changing and the world is starting to notice.With two cruise ship ports, the new Ámbar Highway connecting Puerto Plata with Santiago, and the exciting Punta Bergantín development, the city is attracting more visitors, investors and new residents than ever before.And then comes the snowball effect:Beautiful new communities are appearing in the green hills...