Tourism Minister David Collado announced on Sunday, 7 July 2025, that a significant renovation project for Boca Chica beach and surrounding areas is set to begin. This initiative, formalized through an agreement signed by Minister Collado and various local associations and social groups, represents a substantial investment in the region’s tourism infrastructure.
The government will invest around RD$600 million to revitalize Boca Chica, the beach destination near the capital city.
The comprehensive plan includes:
• Reconstruction of the Malecón: The boardwalk in this popular tourist area will be rebuilt, stretching from Andrés beach to Boca Chica.
• Street paving: All surrounding streets will be paved to improve access and aesthetics.
• Drainage and wastewater systems: Essential repairs will be made to the drainage and sewage treatment systems.
• New parks: Three central parks will be constructed, including Plaza Los Caracoles and a children’s park.
Minister Collado also outlined plans to support the local community and businesses:
• Tourism cluster and training: A tourism cluster will be established, offering training programs for young people in the tourism sector, supported by local universities.
• Vendor guarantees: All recognized vendors with spaces approved by the beach workers’ association are guaranteed to retain their spots within this renovation plan.
• Business upgrades: Each merchant will receive stainless steel furniture and appliances for their stands.
• Entrepreneurial loans: Through the National Council for the Promotion and Support of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (Promypime), merchants will have access to immediate entrepreneurial loans at preferential rates to help them formalize and grow their businesses.
The work is scheduled to commence within 90 days. To ensure transparency, the tenders for these projects have already been posted on the Ministry’s portal and will be supervised by universities, churches, and the municipal tourism cluster.
“It’s Boca Chica’s time, and I assure you again that I will not conclude my term until this beach is fully recovered and has nothing to envy any other beach in the country,” Collado declared to applause from the locals.
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Ministry of Tourism
8 July 2025