Due to the state of deterioration and abandonment, as well as the large size of the building, the City Hall of San Cristobal has confirmed that to restore the mansion that belonged to Rafael Leónidas Trujillo would cost around RD$42 million.
Mayor Nelson Guillén, said that the amount had been determined by an architect who assessed what it would cost to renovate the former dictator’s residence as a tourist attraction.
Mayor Guillen said that the San Cristobal City Hall did not have the resources to restore the building to its original state, and has appealed to the central government for assistance. They have also presented the idea to the Ministry of Tourism. They envision a tourist route taking in this house and others belongings to Trujillo as well as other points of interest in the province.
The San Cristobal home has been deteriorating for decades and was often used by Trujillo for not only his sexual encounters but also to receive personalities and host high-spirited parties. Some of the rooms are like houses in themselves with three bedrooms, living room, kitchen and bathroom. The main structure is famous for its expansive and highly decorated living spaces.
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El Dia
19 December 2017
