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Tourism development in Puerto Plata

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Puerto Plata is implementing several initiatives to expand its tourism and economic activity. The region is seeing an increase in maritime and aerial connectivity, with 29 cruise ship arrivals scheduled for August across the Amber Cove and Taíno Bay terminals. Additionally, the local international airport is expanding its flight services through increased year-round frequency from Copa Airlines and new seasonal routes from Air Transat and WestJet. To complement these arrivals, the city is investing in infrastructure and industry networking. Mayor Diomedes Roque García has officially reopened the renovated Paseo Doña Blanca, also known as ‘Callejón Rosado’, which underwent aesthetic improvements by artist Alex Jiménez. The region is also preparing for the second edition of the Aventúrate RD 2026 fair, scheduled for September 1 to 3 at the Hotel Marién, expected to host over 300 tour operators. On a national level, the Dominican Republic reported 7.7 million visitors between January and July 2026, a 7% increase over the previous year. Tourism Minister David Collado projected a potential record of 12.5 million visitors by the end of 2026. To support this growth, the Ministry launched the ‘Turismo Cerca de Ti’ (Tourism Close to You) program, focusing on sustainability, security, and regulatory strengthening by integrating local communities and businesses. Recent developments in Puerto Plata include the authorization of permanent beach cleaning operations under the ‘Playa Limpia’ program. Furthermore, the Clúster Turístico del Destino Puerto Plata (CTDPP), Travegali, and the Ministry of Tourism signed the ‘Puerto Plata, Destino Accesible’ agreement, an initiative designed to improve accessibility through infrastructure diagnostics, service enhancements, and specialized training for personnel. ~~Regional infrastructure continues to advance with the inauguration~~ Regarding environmental concerns, Taíno Bay addressed social media reports of ~~a new photographic lookout~~ water discoloration in ~~Punta Rucia, an investment of approximately RD$10.8 million.~~ San Felipe Bay, clarifying that the issue was caused by seabed sediments moved by cruise ship propellers rather than illegal discharges.

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