The Dominican Republic ranked sixth among the most popular international destinations for U.S. travelers between January and July 2026, receiving approximately 2.19 million American air passengers, according to data from The Quiet Analyst.
The country ranked ahead of Japan, Germany, Greece, and Portugal, while Mexico led the list with 8.06 million U.S. visitors, followed by Canada with 7.99 million. Italy, France, and Spain rounded out the top five.
Data from the Central Bank showed that the Dominican Republic received 2,186,532 U.S. tourists during the first seven months of 2026, up 4.1% from the 2,099,620 recorded during the same period in 2025.
Overall, the country welcomed 7.7 million visitors between January and July, including 5.89 million arriving by air and 1.81 million by sea, according to the Ministry of Tourism.
The strong flow from the United States underscores the importance of the market to the Dominican tourism industry, supporting hotels, transportation, excursions, restaurants, and other tourism-related services.