— I · The Vision

A place, and a
state of being

Yanuna — inspired by the Taíno words Yaya, the Great One, and Nuna, Mother Earth — is a coastal community shaped by nature, heritage, and the embrace of a place that feels rooted and meant to be.

01 / 05

The Land Gives Back

Across two thousand acres of mangrove, dunes, coastline, and dry forest, Yanuna unfolds between land and sea. Four ecosystems converge to shape a coastal sanctuary where nature sets the rhythm and every experience reflects the character of the land.

Every decision is guided by stewardship. Homes are carefully woven into the landscape, while trails and pathways trace gentle lines from the tropical forest and mangroves to the magnificent coastal waterline. Here, the land is not the backdrop — it is the heart of the community.

CONTINUE THE JOURNEY

— II · Philosophy

Yanuna principles

Arrival

To arrive is to feel welcomed. Embraced by the land. Embraced by Yanuna.

Stewardship

To receive is to give back. Caring for the place that cares for you.

Transformation

To depart this land more enriched than when you arrived. Inspired to pay it forward.

01 / 05

More than a destination,
a state of being

Yanuna is guided by a simple belief: that life is richer when shaped by meaningful connections and a sense of belonging. Inspired by the ancestral Taíno spirit of Punta Macao, it is a place where wellbeing, heritage, and exquisite design come together to shape a new vision of luxury community.

Here, experiences are crafted with intention. Spaces inspire delight, moments unfold with ease, and every element is thoughtfully designed to enrich those who arrive and cultivate a lasting sense of gratitude.

ECOSYSTEMS

— III · Source of New Life

Four ecosystems,
one territory

Yanuna is not a single landscape, but a quiet conversation between many. Each is named for what it gives, not only for what it is.

Guardians of Life

The Mangroves

Where the sea first touches the land. A living sanctuary that protects the coast, nurtures marine life, and receives each tide with quiet strength.

HOSPITALITY

Quiet
Pollinators

Native Melipona bees sustain the quiet rhythms of the landscape, pollinating endemic species and supporting the biodiversity that allows Yanuna's ecosystems to flourish.

— IV · Hospitality

Cradled by the world's
most considered hands

Yanuna is entrusted to a select circle of hospitality houses whose values reflect its own: discretion, craftsmanship, and a profound respect for place.

01 / 03

The Ritz-Carlton Yanuna, Dominican Republic

HOTEL

Forty-eight pavilions immersed in nature. A beachfront sanctuary where the rhythm of the lagoon, the sea, and the landscape become one.

HOTEL

Casa Mirayá, a
Luxury Collection Resort

Dominican Republic

Set quietly among the orchards, Casa Mirayá
is defined by slow mornings, shaded gardens,
and an enduring sense of place.

— V · The Ritz-Carlton Residences,
Yanuna, Dominican Republic

A handful of houses,
quietly placed

Eighty-four pristine residences. Quietly placed, filled with light, and designed in harmony with the land.

For those destined to feel where they are meant to be, welcome to Yanuna.

A quiet invitation — step into Yanuna, where nature, hospitality, and a profound sense of place come together with effortless grace.


BY AIR

PUJ 30 min north

Coordinates

18.78° N · 68.51° W

Correspondence

info@yanuna.com

© 2026 Yanuna · All rights reserved