2011 Travel News ArchiveTravel

The new Plaza Guibia

The Santo Domingo Cluster is managing the gazebos at the soon to be opened Plaza Guibia. The new recreation area located in the centrally-located city coastline park is opening Sunday, 20 November. City Mayor Roberto Salcedo said the agreement is for the Cluster to reimburse the municipality with 30% of earnings from the rentals. Salcedo says the agreement ensures the sustainability of the new recreational area. Plaza Guibia will have a sand court for beach volleyball, free gym area, bike path, and public space for concerts. 16 closed-circuit video cameras have been installed to enhance security in the park.

The park area is expected to follow the successful operation of the Plaza Juan Baron, further to the east on the Malecon.

The Malecon is the 14-km long Caribbean Sea-bordering boulevard, voted one of the seven jewels of the city during a contest held in 2010 on the occasion of the celebration of Santo Domingo as American Capital of Culture.