We firmly believe that Puerto Plata will re-emerge as the spearhead of tourism in the Dominican Republic, and for that we must guarantee our security.”.
PUERTO PLATA.– The Administrative Ministries of the Presidency and Tourism will invest RD$908 million in works in this province, among which a craft plaza stands out, with an investment of RD$50 million.
This was announced by Ministers José Ignacio Paliza and David Collado. Among the joint investments by both ministries is the repair of sidewalks, curbs, and the stormwater drainage system throughout the historic center of San Felipe de Puerto Plata, with an investment of RD$105 million.
Likewise, RD$48 million will be invested in the paving of several streets around the cruise terminals and the historic center of the city and RD$608 million in the reorganization and reorganization of Sosúa Beach, after a consensus with the vendors and federations.
In addition, they announced that the Government will intervene in the historic Long Beach area of the Puerto Plata boardwalk at the request of vendors and tour guides; the renovation of the entrance to the Puerto Plata Cable Car, which will resume operations in the coming days.
Collado explained that the first meeting began with the military agencies of the province, with whom they agreed to reinforce security in the city where tourists travel, especially the cruise terminals.
“We firmly believe that Puerto Plata will re-emerge as the spearhead of tourism in the Dominican Republic, and for that we have to guarantee our safety,” Collado emphasized, highlighting that a year and a half ago when he came to Puerto Plata there were no tourists, and today hundreds come on cruise ships and through flights.
Investments
Minister José Ignacio Paliza said that with these investments being made by the Luis Abinader government, as well as others being carried out throughout the province, tourism will be reborn and Puerto Plata will be consolidated and will once again be a benchmark at the national and global level.
These projects will enter a bidding process by both ministries to comply with Law 340-06 on Purchases and Contracts, and should begin in about one hundred days.
Among the national authorities present were the Deputy Minister of Administration of the Presidency, Igor Rodríguez; the Director of the Tourist Police (Politur), Brigadier General Minoru Matsunaga; while from the province, Governor Claritza Rochte, Senator Ginette Bournigal, Deputy Emil Durán; Mayor Roquelito García; the Director of Tourism, Stephanie Khouri, among others.
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