Getting to Las Iguanas from Fort Lauderdale

The gateway airport for Las Iguanas Golf Course and Cap Cana resort is Punta Cana International (PUJ). From Fort Lauderdale (FLL), flights operate via Spirit, JetBlue with a total travel time of approx. 2h. Direct flights available to PUJ from FLL. Cap Cana is 15 minutes from PUJ by car — the shortest airport-to-resort transfer of any major Caribbean golf destination.

Villa Espada's concierge team can arrange airport transfers directly to the villa, eliminating the need to navigate resort logistics on arrival. Most guests are on the course within 90 minutes of landing at PUJ.

What Awaits You — Las Iguanas from Fort Lauderdale

Las Iguanas Golf Course is a Jack Nicklaus Signature Design that opened in November 2025 — the first major Nicklaus Caribbean opening in nearly 20 years. For golfers travelling from Fort Lauderdale, it represents the opportunity to play a world-class new course before it becomes one of the Caribbean's most sought-after tee times.

The course features three consecutive oceanside holes (12, 13, and 14) along the Caribbean Sea, plus a protected iguana nature reserve woven through the interior. There is no other course like it in the Caribbean — or in world golf.

Where to Stay — Villa Espada at Cap Cana

Villa Espada is the optimal base for a Las Iguanas trip from Fort Lauderdale: a private luxury villa inside Cap Cana's gated resort, walking distance to both Las Iguanas and Punta Espada. The villa sleeps up to 10 guests and includes chef service, a private pool, and a concierge team that handles all tee time bookings and logistics.

For a group of four to eight golfers from Fort Lauderdale, the per-person cost of Villa Espada typically compares favourably with hotel accommodation once golf group logistics are factored in. The villa eliminates transport costs, restaurant reservations, and inter-round scheduling — everything happens inside Cap Cana's gates.

Recommended Itinerary — Fort Lauderdale to Cap Cana

  • Day 1: Depart FLL on Spirit, JetBlue. Arrive PUJ (approx. 2h). Transfer to Villa Espada. Settle in and evening at Cap Cana.
  • Day 2: Las Iguanas Golf Course — morning tee time. Caribbean ocean stretch, iguana reserve. Afternoon: pool at Villa Espada.
  • Day 3: Punta Espada Golf Course — early morning start. Jack Nicklaus's personal favourite. Take a caddie.
  • Day 4 (optional): La Cana or Corales as a third-course option. Or day trip to Teeth of the Dog at Casa de Campo.
  • Day 5: Depart Cap Cana. Transfer to PUJ. Return to FLL.

Book Your Trip — Las Iguanas from Fort Lauderdale

Start with Villa Espada availability — once accommodation is confirmed inside Cap Cana, tee times at Las Iguanas and Punta Espada can be arranged through the villa concierge. Flights from FLL to PUJ operate year-round with peak season demand (November–April) requiring earlier booking for preferred departure dates.