DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

The newly opened Parqueo Plaza Colonial at Calle Arzobispo Meriño corner Avenida Mella is offering up to two hours of free parking for customers who dine at affiliated restaurants and bars in the historic Colonial City. Participating establishments validate parking tickets. Users who exceed this time will be charged a standard fee of RD$100 per additional hour.

“This solution is designed to improve mobility while directly supporting local commerce,” said Ian Rondón, executive vice president of AFI Reservas, the firm managing the investment fund behind the public-private project, as reported in Diario Libre.

The parking facility has been operational since 1 August 2025. It operates 24/7 and has 352 parking spaces, 10 electric vehicle charging stations, public restrooms, a car wash, accessibility ramps, climate-controlled elevators, and round-the-clock security...