Tourism Minister David Collado has announced the suspension of the proposed public trust for the Puerto Plata Cable Car, responding to mounting concerns from local communities and business owners who depend heavily on the tourism generated by the attraction. The Puerto Plata Cable Car has around a year closed as the government shuffles amidst optimization options.
President Luis Abinader had issued Decree 162-25 that established the Public Trust for the Management of the Puerto Plata Cable Car (FI-TEPP) with a duration of 40 years. The decree ordered that the Dominican State will serve as both trustee and beneficiary through the Ministry of Tourism, while Fiduciaria Reservas, S.A. will act as the trustee responsible for operations.
The decision to put the public trust on hold calls instead for a new phase of technical review aimed at ensuring its safety and operational efficiency. The announcement was made during a meeting with community leaders and local vendors, including Plinio Mariano Rodríguez, president of the Association of Vendors from Los Playeros and of Fedanorte, and Vladimir Santos, who served as the group’s spokesperson.
Collado stated that the government will hire a specialized firm, along with two independent experts, to conduct a comprehensive technical assessment of the cable car system. The objective is to determine whether the structure can be repaired or requires a more extensive overhaul.
“A preliminary visual inspection of the cable car will be conducted this Friday,” Collado said. “A final diagnostic report will be delivered within three weeks. Meanwhile, a second audit—commissioned by the vendors and led by another specialized firm or institution—will also be conducted to verify the system’s condition.”
Collado emphasized that restoring and upgrading the Puerto Plata Cable Car remains a top priority for the tourism sector, citing its historical, cultural, and economic significance to the region.
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Diario Libre
23 July 2025