About Cap Cana Resort

Cap Cana is a fully gated luxury resort community on the eastern tip of the Dominican Republic — 15 minutes from Punta Cana International Airport and a world apart from the all-inclusive corridor along the Bávaro beach strip. The resort encompasses thousands of acres of private villas, a deep-water marina, Juanillo Beach, and two world-class golf courses. Access is controlled: non-guests require resort passes or villa guest access to enter the grounds.

The Two Golf Courses — Las Iguanas & Punta Espada

Punta Espada (2006) is Jack Nicklaus's personal favourite course design — eight Caribbean Sea holes and a 20-year track record as the Caribbean's second-ranked course. Las Iguanas (2025) is Nicklaus's newest Caribbean Signature Design — three ocean holes, a live iguana nature reserve on property, and a completely fresh playing experience adjacent to Punta Espada. No other resort community in the Caribbean offers two Nicklaus Signature courses on the same grounds.

Planning Your Cap Cana Golf Trip

  • Fly into PUJ (Punta Cana International): Direct routes from most major US, Canadian, and UK cities. 15 minutes from Cap Cana by car.
  • Stay inside Cap Cana: Villa Espada gives walking-distance access to both courses.
  • Minimum stay: 3 nights for Las Iguanas + Punta Espada. 4–5 nights if adding La Cana or Corales.
  • Book tee times in advance: Especially for November–April. Villa Espada concierge handles all bookings.
  • Add Teeth of the Dog: Casa de Campo is 90 minutes — a day-trip round-trip is very doable.

Non-Golf Activities at Cap Cana

Cap Cana's non-golf offerings support a well-rounded resort stay: Juanillo Beach (one of the Dominican Republic's finest), the Cap Cana Marina for deep-sea fishing and sunset cruises, resort spa facilities, and the variety of Cap Cana's villa and resort dining options. For a group with mixed golfer/non-golfer composition, Cap Cana works well — the non-golfers are occupied while the golfers play.

FAQ — Cap Cana Golf Trips

Is Cap Cana a good golf destination?
Yes — it is the Caribbean's strongest golf base, with two Nicklaus Signature courses on-site and several more (La Cana, Corales, Teeth of the Dog) within reach.

How far is Cap Cana from the airport?
Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) is about 15–20 minutes from the Cap Cana gate, one of the most-connected airports in the Caribbean with nonstop service from many US and Canadian cities.

What golf can you play from Cap Cana?
On-site: Punta Espada and Las Iguanas (36 Nicklaus holes). Nearby: La Cana (P.B. Dye, 27 holes) and Corales (Tom Fazio) at Puntacana ~20–30 min away, and Teeth of the Dog (Pete Dye) about an hour west.

When is the best time for a Cap Cana golf trip?
December through April — peak dry season and the classic winter-escape window for northern golfers.