Rooftop swimming pool of Central Suites Tower overlooking Santo Domingo

Santo Domingo · Dominican Republic

Real estate investment in the Dominican Republic

Real Capital Caribe identifies, develops and manages income-producing real estate in Santo Domingo, so international investors can preserve, grow and protect their capital in one of the Caribbean’s strongest economies.

  • Santo DomingoHead office
  • 2 towersCondo-hotels developed
  • Real Capital VenturesPart of the group

About Real Capital Caribe

Preserve, grow and protect your capital

Real Capital Caribe is an international team of real estate professionals based in Santo Domingo. We are the Caribbean company of Real Capital Ventures, the investment group chaired by Antonio Velardo, whose projects span the United States, Italy, the United Kingdom, Spain, Panama, Colombia and Uruguay.

When the global economy feels uncertain, investors look for stability and steady income. Our answer is carefully selected real estate in the most sought-after district of the Dominican capital, backed by a legal framework that protects foreign investors and a tourism sector that keeps breaking records.

  • Market research and on-site due diligence
  • Development and construction management
  • Professional condo-hotel operation
  • Transparent reporting for every investor
Lobby lounge of Central Suites Tower in Santo Domingo
Rooftop terrace with sofas at Central Suites Tower at sunset

Our developments

Two condo-hotel towers in the heart of Santo Domingo

Both buildings stand in the Polígono Central, the financial, shopping and dining district of the capital, and are designed for business travellers and long-stay guests alike.

Luxury condo-hotel

Central Suites Tower

Our second tower raises the bar: a rooftop pool and terrace overlooking the city, an elegant lobby lounge, a fully equipped gym and 24/7 concierge.

  • Rooftop pool
  • Lobby lounge
  • 24/7 concierge
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Our first condo-hotel

Central Park Tower

A nine-storey, 42-unit building beside the tree-lined paths of Serrallés Park, with porcelain floors, Italian modular kitchens and hotel-style services.

  • 42 units
  • 9 floors
  • Pool, gym & sauna
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Antonio Velardo, Chairman of Real Capital Caribe

Antonio Velardo

Leadership

Antonio Velardo, Chairman

Chairman of Real Capital Caribe · President of Real Capital Ventures

Antonio Velardo is an Italian investor and real estate entrepreneur with more than twenty years of experience in Europe, Africa, the United States and the Caribbean. Born in Naples in 1977, he trained as a commercial pilot in Florida and graduated in Civil Engineering from Loughborough University.

Under his leadership, Real Capital Caribe developed Central Park Tower and Central Suites Tower, bringing a disciplined, value-investing approach to Dominican real estate.

Why the Dominican Republic

A growing market that welcomes foreign investors

Why invest in the Dominican Republic
Palm trees and turquoise sea on a Dominican beach

Sustained growth

For two decades the Dominican Republic has been one of the fastest-growing economies in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a diversified base in tourism, services, construction and free zones.

Record tourism

Visitor numbers keep reaching new highs, and Santo Domingo is the country’s business capital and a gateway for corporate travel.

Equal rights for foreigners

Foreign buyers can own property with the same rights as Dominican citizens, protected by a registered title system.

Clear tax rules

Foreign owners pay the same property taxes as Dominican nationals, and incentive laws exist for retirees and people with passive income.

11.6M

international visitors in 2025, a new national record

Source: Ministry of Tourism (MITUR)
US$5.0B

of foreign direct investment in 2025, the fourth record year in a row

Source: Central Bank of the Dominican Republic
15.7%

of that foreign investment went to real estate

Source: Central Bank of the Dominican Republic

How we work

From the first conversation to rental income

  1. 01

    Listen

    We start by understanding your goals, budget and investment horizon.

  2. 02

    Select

    We present opportunities backed by market data and on-site due diligence.

  3. 03

    Secure

    We coordinate the purchase with independent legal counsel and title verification.

  4. 04

    Manage & report

    Your unit is operated within our condo-hotel model, with regular performance updates.

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Frequently asked questions

Questions investors ask us

Can foreigners buy property in the Dominican Republic?

Yes. Foreign individuals and companies can buy and register real estate in the Dominican Republic with the same rights as Dominican citizens. Our guide to buying property explains the process step by step.

Where are Real Capital Caribe’s projects?

Central Park Tower and Central Suites Tower are located on Calle Dr. Luis Escoto Gómez in Santo Domingo’s Polígono Central, a few minutes from the city’s main shopping malls, offices and restaurants. Our head office is in the same location.

Who is the chairman of Real Capital Caribe?

Our chairman is Antonio Velardo, an Italian investor and real estate entrepreneur who is also President of Real Capital Ventures. Read his profile or watch his interview.

How do I start investing with Real Capital Caribe?

Tell us about your goals through the Invest Now form or contact our team. We will reply with the options that best fit your budget and time horizon.

Real Capital Caribe

Let’s talk about your next investment

Tell us what you are looking for and our team in Santo Domingo will get back to you with options that fit your goals.