— 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 / 05The 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.
— 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 / 05More 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.

— 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.
HOSPITALITYQuiet
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 / 03The 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.