30 July 2025
By Publisher Ray Carmen
From global pop icon to island insider, a Caribbean love story
Caribbean Calling: Dominican Devotion
Enrique Iglesias isn’t just a visitor to the Caribbean — he’s a beloved friend of the region. He’s headlined the iconic Festival Presidente in Santo Domingo multiple times since 1997, describing it as “like a meeting of friends.” The Dominican Republic, in particular, has become a spiritual and cultural home.
In 2021, he brought international attention to the island’s lush scenery by filming the video for his reggaeton hit “Me Pasé” in Samaná and Cayo Levantado, calling the setting “spectacular” and filled with joy.
Island Rhythm Meets Global Fame
With over 180 million records sold, Enrique Iglesias is one of the best-selling Latin music artists of all time. His style fuses pop, bachata, reggaeton, and Caribbean beats — often collaborating with artists from across the region.
His global smash “Bailando” (featuring Gente de Zona and Sean Paul) is soaked in Caribbean influence, and tracks like “Súbeme la Radio”, “El Perdón”, and “Me Pasé” pulse with island rhythms that bring together fans from Havana to Santo Domingo.
Enrique has performed at Altos de Chavón in Casa de Campo, an amphitheatre nestled in a Mediterranean-style village that has welcomed legends from Sinatra to Santana — and Iglesias has always delivered magic under the Caribbean stars.
Punta Cana & Island Living
More than a frequent visitor, Enrique is part of the Punta Cana inner circle. Alongside his father, Julio Iglesias, he’s invested in luxury developments in the Dominican Republic, including the Punta Cana Resort & Club.
He’s spent time unwinding at the exclusive Los Corales enclave — a paradise known for its white-sand serenity, lush tropical surroundings, and discreet luxury that has also attracted stars like Oscar de la Renta and the late Lord Lichfield.
