123 Acres Oceanfront Development Land – Encuentro, Sosúa

123 Acres of Prime Oceanfront Development Land in Encuentro, Sosúa

Exceptional large-scale development opportunity on the North Coast of the Dominican Republic. This approximately 123-acre (490,884.12 m²) oceanfront parcel is located in Playa Encuentro between Sosúa and Cabarete and is offered at US$40,000,000.

With extensive land area, direct Atlantic Ocean frontage and a strategic location near two of the North Coast’s best-known international destinations, this property offers significant potential for qualified developers and investors considering a luxury resort, branded residential community, oceanfront villas or a carefully planned mixed-use destination.

Property ID: L5464EB

Key Development Property Details

• Asking price: US$40,000,000
• Total land area: approximately 490,884.12 m²
• Approximate size: 123 acres
• Price per m²: approximately US$81.49
• Location: Playa Encuentro, Sosúa–Cabarete corridor
• Setting: Oceanfront / beachfront development land
• Positioned between Sosúa and Cabarete
• Approximately 20 minutes from Puerto Plata International Airport (POP)
• Property is represented as having a clean title
• Property is represented as capable of subdivision
• High-speed internet available in the area
• Potential for large-scale residential, hospitality or mixed-use planning

Strategic Location Between Sosúa and Cabarete

Location is one of the strongest characteristics of this development property. Playa Encuentro lies along the established North Coast corridor connecting Sosúa and Cabarete, providing future residents, hotel guests and investors convenient access to beaches, restaurants, shopping, services and recreational activities.

Puerto Plata International Airport (POP) is approximately 20 minutes away, providing international accessibility that is particularly important when evaluating a major tourism or residential development.

Oceanfront Development Potential

The scale and oceanfront position of this parcel create multiple possible development concepts, subject to professional feasibility studies and all required governmental, environmental and planning approvals.

Potential concepts may include:

• Luxury oceanfront resort
• Branded hotel and residences
• High-end gated residential community
• Oceanfront villa development
• Condominium development
• Mixed-use resort community
• Wellness or lifestyle resort
• Surf-oriented hospitality concept
• Low-density luxury residential development
• Phased master-planned community

No particular development density, project type or governmental approval should be assumed without independent professional verification.

Playa Encuentro – A Distinctive North Coast Location

Playa Encuentro is particularly well known for surfing and its coastal lifestyle. Its position between Sosúa and Cabarete provides a distinctive combination of natural surroundings and access to established tourism and residential infrastructure.

For a developer, this creates the possibility of positioning a future project around several buyer and visitor profiles, including luxury residential buyers, international second-home owners, lifestyle travelers, surf tourism and longer-term Caribbean residents.

Potential for a Master-Planned Community

With approximately 490,884 m² of land, the property is large enough to investigate a comprehensive master-planned concept rather than a single residential project.

A professional master plan could evaluate combinations of residential neighborhoods, oceanfront hospitality, villas, condominiums, recreational facilities, landscaped common areas and supporting commercial or lifestyle amenities.

The property’s represented ability to be subdivided may also create possibilities for phased development or separate development zones, subject to legal, planning, infrastructure and environmental approvals.

Important Due Diligence for Large Development Land

A property of this scale requires substantially more due diligence than the purchase of an individual villa or condominium. Serious buyers should retain independent Dominican legal, engineering, environmental and development professionals before making investment decisions.

Due diligence should include verification of title and cadastral documentation, exact boundaries, oceanfront and coastal restrictions, permitted land use, environmental requirements, development density, road access, utilities, drainage, topography and infrastructure capacity.

Any resort, condominium, subdivision, commercial or mixed-use concept remains subject to applicable Dominican approvals and technical feasibility.

Frequently Asked Questions – 123 Acres Oceanfront Development Land

Where is this 123-acre oceanfront development property located?

The property is located at Playa Encuentro on the North Coast of the Dominican Republic, strategically positioned between Sosúa and Cabarete in Puerto Plata Province.

How large is the Encuentro development property?

The parcel contains approximately 490,884.12 m², equivalent to approximately 123 acres, making it suitable for investigation as a major development opportunity rather than an individual building lot.

What is the asking price for the 123-acre oceanfront property?

The current asking price is US$40,000,000, equivalent to approximately US$81.49 per m² based on the stated land area.

Is this property directly oceanfront?

Yes. The property is offered as oceanfront development land at Playa Encuentro on the Atlantic coast of the Dominican Republic.

What could potentially be developed on this property?

Its scale and location make it appropriate for investigating concepts such as a luxury resort, branded residences, gated residential community, villas, condominiums or mixed-use development. Any particular project, density or use must be independently evaluated and remains subject to governmental, environmental and planning approvals.

Can the 123-acre property be subdivided?

The property is represented as capable of subdivision. A buyer intending to subdivide should have Dominican legal and technical professionals verify the applicable cadastral, planning, infrastructure and governmental requirements for the proposed subdivision.

Does the property have a clean title?

The property is represented as having a clean title. For a transaction of this scale, the purchaser should nevertheless appoint independent Dominican legal counsel to conduct comprehensive title, cadastral and corporate due diligence before closing.

How close is the land to Puerto Plata International Airport?

The property is approximately 20 minutes from Gregorio Luperón International Airport (POP), providing convenient international access to the Sosúa–Cabarete area.

Why is Encuentro attractive for a resort or residential development?

Encuentro combines an oceanfront setting with a strategic position between Sosúa and Cabarete. The area is particularly known for surfing and provides access to established North Coast tourism, beaches, restaurants, shopping and services.

Could this land be developed as a gated residential community?

Its approximately 490,884 m² size makes a large residential or master-planned community one concept worth investigating. Actual lot sizes, density, infrastructure requirements and subdivision potential would need to be established through professional planning and the appropriate approval process.

Could a hotel or resort be developed on the property?

A hotel or resort is one potential concept given the oceanfront location and scale of the land. However, buyers should not assume that a particular hotel size, density or configuration is approved. Professional feasibility, environmental, infrastructure and permitting studies should be completed first.

What infrastructure should a developer investigate before purchasing?

A developer should investigate road access, electricity capacity, water supply, wastewater treatment, telecommunications, drainage, topography and other infrastructure requirements. Large-scale development may require significant private infrastructure investment.

Are there special considerations when developing oceanfront land in the Dominican Republic?

Yes. Oceanfront development requires careful review of applicable coastal, environmental, setback and planning requirements. A qualified Dominican development team should establish what portions of the property can be developed and under what conditions before a final development concept is adopted.

Can foreign companies or international investors buy development land in the Dominican Republic?

Foreign investors can generally acquire real estate in the Dominican Republic. For a major development acquisition, buyers should obtain specialized Dominican legal and tax advice regarding the appropriate ownership structure, due diligence and transaction process.

What due diligence should an investor perform before buying this property?

Due diligence should include independent verification of title, cadastral survey and boundaries, liens or encumbrances, access, land-use restrictions, environmental requirements, coastal restrictions, utilities, infrastructure, topography, subdivision possibilities and the feasibility of the buyer’s proposed development.

Is this property suitable for a phased development?

Given the approximately 490,884 m² land area and represented subdivision potential, phased development is one strategy that a developer could investigate. The feasibility and structure of any phases would depend on master planning, infrastructure, subdivision requirements and regulatory approvals.

How can a serious developer obtain additional information?

Qualified investors and developers can contact buyDRproperty regarding property L5464EB to discuss current availability, arrange a site inspection and request available property information for preliminary due diligence.

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This 123-acre oceanfront development property at Playa Encuentro represents a rare opportunity for qualified investors seeking substantial coastal land between Sosúa and Cabarete.

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