President Luis Abinader and Tourism Minister David Collado inaugurated the renovated Sosúa beachfront and a new commercial plaza for local vendors on 27 April 2026. The Puerto Plata projects are a significant effort to reorganize one of the North Coast’s most iconic tourism destinations. The plaza replaces informal structures with modern facilities designed to enhance the beach visitor experience.
The new plaza for vendors was executed with an investment exceeding RD$600 million by the Executing Committee of Infrastructure in Tourist Zones (Ceiztur), a division of the Ministry of Tourism. The initiative also focused on environmental recovery and the installation of essential services, such as modern lighting and drainage systems. Access roads, parking areas, and security measures were improved.
During the ceremony, representatives from the local vendors’ association presented President Abinader with a plaque of recognition, citing the transparency of the process and the impact on the community’s economic well-being.
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El Caribe
28 April 2026