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Over 10 million visitors, setting new record pace

The Dominican Republic has shattered its tourism records, officially receiving 10,284,251 visitors in the first 11 months of this year, virtually guaranteeing a historic, record-breaking close for 2025 with projections exceeding 11 million, the Ministry of Tourism announces. Minister of Tourism David Collado announced the positive numbers on Monday, 1 December 2025 in the capital, …

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Mexicans discover destination Dominican Republic

According to the Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism (Mitur), the Dominican Republic is becoming a preferred Caribbean destination for Mexican travelers, with a 38% year-over-year increase in Mexican visitors between January and October 2025. A recent statistical report indicates peak travel months and details visitor demographics and preferred entry points in both Mexico and the …

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Cabo Rojo Cruise Terminal makes history with simultaneous ship arrival

Two cruise ships docked at the same time on Friday, 28 November 2025 at the country’s newest maritime port, the Cabo Rojo terminal in southwestern Pedernales. The Abinader administration has opened the pristine beach area to mass tourism, and the arrival of cruise ship passengers is a first step as the construction of the airport …

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Nativity scenes exhibition in Colonial City

The newly renovated Museum of the Royal Houses (Museo de las Casas Reales), on Isabel la Catolica Street in the historic Colonial City of Santo Domingo, is inviting to the “Nativity Scenes of the World,” a compelling exhibition showcasing crèches from every continent. The free-of-charge display will run throughout December to 7 January 2026. The …

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President Abinader unveils country’s first major energy storage system

President Luis Abinader attended the 27 November 2025 inauguration of the state-of-the-art Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) located at the Azua Thermoelectric Central. The installation is intended to stabilize the electric grid and facilitate the integrating of renewable energy sources, such as the wind generation systems in the Azua area. The EgeItabo BESS is a …

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Customs Agency Christmas Bonus starts on 1 December

The Dominican Republic’s annual Christmas import duty exemption, known as the “Gracia Navideña” (Christmas Grace) or “Bono Navideño” (Christmas Bonus), has been raised to an unprecedented US$5,500, marking the highest value in the country’s history. The Customs Agency (DGA) stresses the bonus is in appreciation for the significant contributions made by Dominicans residing abroad. Effective …

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