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Which Caribbean country has the most tourism?

At the top of the list is the Dominican Republic (DR). In 2022, over 8.5 million tourists visited the island, making it not only the most popular destination in the Caribbean, but a top five tourist spot within North, Central, and South America.



In 2025 and early 2026, the Dominican Republic remains the most visited country in the Caribbean, recently breaking records with over 10 million annual visitors. Its success is driven by its massive inventory of all-inclusive resorts in Punta Cana, diverse geography, and robust flight connectivity from both North America and Europe. The Bahamas follows closely as the leader in "total visitors" when including cruise passengers, seeing over 9 million arrivals annually, though it has fewer "stay-over" (overnight) guests than the Dominican Republic. Other major hubs include Puerto Rico, which has seen a 44% jump in US arrivals, and Jamaica. The Dominican Republic’s market share is currently estimated at over 30% of all Caribbean-bound flight searches, solidifying its position as the region's tourism powerhouse due to its competitive pricing and expansive resort infrastructure.

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