About Vista Serena: Two Founders, One Vision in Miches
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🌿 9-HECTARE ESTATE PRESERVED 30+ YEARS · 1 HOUR FROM PUNTA CANA
Last updated: May 2026
Vista Serena · Miches · Dominican Republic The Story Behind Vista Serena
Vista Serena is a 9-hectare private estate perched above the village of Miches — and the realization of a shared vision between two men who fell in love with the same piece of paradise. Located one hour from Punta Cana, it brings together sweeping views of both ocean and mountains in one of the Dominican Republic's last unspoiled coastal areas.
The Founders — Two Visions, One Estate
Vista Serena was built around two people who share the same conviction: Miches deserves thoughtful, sustainable development — not mass-tourism destruction.
Ramón Peña Corsino
Founder · Historic Owner
Ramón Peña Corsino is the historic owner and longstanding steward of this 9-hectare property. He has owned and carefully preserved this land — with its panoramic ocean and mountain views — for more than 30 years. Through these decades, he refused offers from mass-tourism developers, waiting for the right partner to share its beauty thoughtfully.
“I waited thirty years for the right vision. Vista Serena is that vision — respectful of the land, open to those who understand its value.”
François Bénard
Co-Founder · Sustainable Development
François Bénard is a French entrepreneur based in Punta Cana, with 40+ years of Caribbean experience. He joined Ramón as co-founder to bring the operational expertise needed to structure Vista Serena as a coherent offering. He has personally invested 4,250 m² on the estate and is actively building Talipot Boutique Lodge, a 9-bungalow CONFOTUR-eligible boutique project.
“Ramón preserved the land. My role is to help others build on it — without destroying what makes it exceptional.”
A word from Ramón
“My family has known this land for generations. When developers came in the 2010s offering quick money for cookie-cutter resorts, I refused. Not from stubbornness — but because this place has a rhythm: how the wind comes off the bay in the afternoon, where the rain pools, where the birds nest. You cannot build on land you do not listen to. François understood that. So we work together now.”
— Ramón Peña Corsino, founder · Miches, May 2026
Our Approach — Land You Build On, Not Resorts We Sell You
Vista Serena does not sell pre-built homes. The 9-hectare estate is divided into 6 lots (A through F) — five with ocean views (40–110 USD/m²) and one interior lot (50 USD/m²). Investors and residents acquire titled, deslinde-verified land and build their own residential or boutique tourism project, harmonized with the natural rhythm of Miches.
Every lot has been positioned to preserve the slopes, tree lines and ocean horizons that make this estate exceptional. Tourism projects in the CONFOTUR-designated Miches zone can qualify, after MITUR approval, for up to 15 years of full tax exemption under Law 158-01. See available lots and pricing.
Master plan: 6 lots across 9 hectares of ocean-view and interior terrain.
Available Lots
Build your own project on land that has been waiting thirty years.
Discover current availability, lot sizes and pricing for our ocean-view and interior parcels. Indicative pricing 2026: 40–110 USD/m². Deslinde titles: Lots B, C and D.
What investors ask about Vista Serena and its founders
- Q: Who founded Vista Serena?
- A: Two people. Ramón Peña Corsino, founder and historic owner who preserved the 9-hectare estate for 33 years. François Bénard, co-founder, French entrepreneur with 40+ years of Caribbean experience, based in Punta Cana and building Talipot Boutique Lodge on the estate.
- Q: How large is the Vista Serena estate?
- A: 9 hectares, divided into 6 lots (A through F). Lots A-E offer ocean views (Lot A is reserved; B-E at 40-110 USD/m²), Lot F is interior land (50 USD/m²). One hour from Punta Cana, above the village of Miches.
- Q: What makes Vista Serena different from other DR real estate?
- A: Three things. (1) 33 years of preservation — Ramón refused mass-tourism offers. (2) Founder-resident model — both founders live in or near the estate. (3) Undeveloped land plots — buyers build their own bespoke project, not pre-built units. See available lots →
About Vista Serena — Frequently Asked Questions
Who are Ramón Peña Corsino and François Bénard?
Ramón Peña Corsino is the founder and historic owner of the 9-hectare Vista Serena estate, preserved for 33 years. François Bénard is the co-founder — a French entrepreneur with 40+ years of Caribbean experience, based in Punta Cana, building Talipot Boutique Lodge on the estate. Together, they offer investors access to undeveloped land plots in Miches.
How was Vista Serena born?
Vista Serena emerged from a partnership. Ramón Peña Corsino, who preserved his 9-hectare estate for 33 years, eventually found in François Bénard the partner he was waiting for. Their shared conviction: Miches deserves sustainable development, not mass-tourism destruction. The project launched as an exclusive offering of undeveloped land — investors build their own residential or tourism projects in harmony with the land.
How many lots are available at Vista Serena?
The 9-hectare estate is divided into 6 lots (A through F). Lots A-E offer ocean views (Lot A is reserved; B-E at 40-110 USD/m²) and Lot F is interior land (50 USD/m²). Sizes range from 8,472 m² (Lot F) to 28,116 m² (Lot D). All lots are in the Miches CONFOTUR-designated tourism zone. See current availability →
Where exactly is Vista Serena located?
Vista Serena is in Miches, eastern Dominican Republic, just one hour drive from Punta Cana. The estate sits above the village of Miches, with elevation up to 120m (400ft) on Lot B. The location offers panoramic views of both the Atlantic Ocean and the Cordillera Oriental mountains.
Why did Ramón preserve the land for 30 years?
Ramón refused to sell to mass-tourism developers who would build cookie-cutter resorts. He waited for a partner who would respect the natural rhythm of the land — its slopes, tree lines, ocean horizons. François Bénard’s sustainable development background made him that partner. The result: a model where what stays untouched matters as much as what gets built.
Is François Bénard actually building on the estate?
Yes. François has personally invested in 4,250 m² on the Vista Serena estate and is actively building Talipot Boutique Lodge — a 9-bungalow boutique project with private jacuzzi per unit, designed by architect Gonzalo Nicolau. This is the co-founder’s own CONFOTUR application, demonstrating the playbook for other investors. See Talipot Boutique Lodge →
Co-Founder · Based in Punta Cana · Talipot Boutique Lodge builder · 40+ years Caribbean expertise · 40+ yrs Caribbean
I do not just sell land — I live on this estate, I am building my own ecolodge here (Talipot, 9 bungalows in active construction), and Ramón has preserved this property for 33 years. When you contact Vista Serena, you talk to the people who live here.
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⚠️ Legal & Investment Notice
Vista Serena is a 9-hectare private estate located in Miches, Dominican Republic, divided into 6 land parcels (A-F). Indicative pricing 40–110 USD/m² (ocean-view 40–110, interior 50) reflects 2026 values and may evolve. Available lot inventory: Lot B (reserved), Lots A, C, D, E, F open. Individual Deslinde titles are verified before any transfer. CONFOTUR Law benefits (15-year tax exemptions per Decree 372-14) require formal project certification by the Dominican Ministry of Tourism (MITUR), with 6-8 months typical processing time. Brand mentions (Club Med, Four Seasons, Méliá, Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt) refer to operational or publicly announced projects in the Miches region — not partnerships with Vista Serena or its founders. The figure of 4,250 m² invested personally by François Bénard and the Talipot Boutique Lodge project details (9 bungalows, Gonzalo Nicolau architect) reflect 2026 status. Information on this page is educational and does not constitute legal, tax, or financial advice. Consult a Dominican attorney and tax advisor for project-specific due diligence.
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