The Ministry of Tourism announced that it expects the tourism "paradores" to be completed by August. These are primarily frequented by Dominican beach-goers. They will offer washroom facilities as well as food sales. These are: Playa Caribe (3,000 square meters), between Boca Chica and Juan Dolio, in the National District Playa Caribe (southeast). Cocolandia in Playa Palenque (3,000 square meters), San Cristóbal province (southwest). Punta Salinas (40,000 square meters) in Peravia province, RD$500,000 investment. Poza de Bojola (50,000 meters), in Nagua, María Trinidad Sánchez (northeast), RD$300,000 investment. (20 January 2000)
