THE PUNTACANA NAME
According to marine route maps from the period, the property acquired by GRUPO PUNTACANA in 1969 on the southern coast of the country was named Punta Borrachón (“Drunken Point”).
Frank Rainieri understood immediately that this name was not attractive for either tourism or commercial purposes. For that reason he decided to use Punta Cana, the name of a nearby area located farther south of the property to name the first hotel constructed called the PuntaCana Club.
With the opening of the Punta Cana International Airport, tourists who came to the area thought they had arrived to Punta Cana. What they did not take into account was that upon arrival they were transported to hotels located in the Bavaro, Macao, Arena Gorda, El Cortecito, Cabeza de Toro and Uvero Alto areas. That is why today many hotels use the name Punta Cana along with their brands although not been geographically located in PuntaCana.
Having been identified with the name for over 35 years, the Board of Directors of GRUPO PUNTACANA, pioneers in the destination development and tourism, decided to differentiate itself by converting the brand name PUNTACANA into a sole capitalized written word in late 2004. The emotional attachment and the successful progress of the region was a primary reason for the conversion. The airport on the other hand did not take on the brand name as to avoid confusion between the destination and the name.

CORALES
Within PUNTACANA Resort & Club a community is being grown – nurtured by true Dominican hospitality. A private refuge where neighbors know neighbors and children will develop lifelong bonds. Oscar de la Renta, Julio Iglesias and Mikhail Baryshnikov have chosen to build their vacation homes here because this is no mere vacation home. This is Corales.
Corales will host one of the top golf courses in the world, designed by the renowned architect Tom Fazio. This exclusive course boasts seven seaside holes with an eighteenth hole that is as impressive as it is challenging.
Only 126 home sites will exist within Corales. Some include breathtaking views of the course. Others are nestled in a palm forest, just steps from the new Corales Clubhouse.

MARINA
Lots, homes and condominiums have been developed within the beautiful Marina residential area. At this time everything has been sold and about 150 people already reside here.
Our full-service marina is located on the southern end of the Resort and features two docks with mooring for 43 vessels up to 70 feet in length. An eight-foot deep access channel is protected by a water break.
Marina Services
- Water
- Electricity
- Swimming Pool
- Diesel Fuel
- Gasoline
- Restaurant
- Ice Bags
- Drinking Water
- Cable Television
- Laundry Facility
- Telephone
ARRECIFE
In the Arrecife neighborhood (the back nine of the "La Cana" Golf Course) home sites range from one third of an acre to over one and a half acres in size. Sites consist of golf views, partial golf and ocean views and spectacular views across the beautiful 18th hole leading directly to the ocean. All lots are near "La Cana" Golf Clubhouse, which offers pool, beach and restaurant services. Lot prices range from US $550,000 to over $2 million however there are very few left at this time.
LA TORTUGA
Home sites in the Tortuga neighborhood (the front nine of the "La Cana" Golf Course) range in size from a quarter of an acre to nearly an acre. This residential development is located within the PUNTACANA RESORT & CLUB gated community. Views vary from ocean to "La Cana" Golf Course to our spectacular Club House. Over one hundred homes have been built or are currently under construction at La Tortuga Residential Area.
Some homeowners have put their homes under our Club Experience Program. This program allows the homeowners to rent their estate while they are not using it giving visitors a chance to experience the PUNTACANA RESORT & CLUB lifestyle.
All home sites have been sold.
Villa prices range from US $650,000 and up.

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