North Coast News
- Authorities explain water discoloration near Puerto Plata cruise terminal 31/08/2026Puerto Plata.- Authorities in Puerto Plata clarified the temporary change in water color observed in San Felipe Bay, after images of the phenomenon circulated on social media. According to the explanation, the […]
- Program designed to measure the economic and social impact of Punta Bergantín 29/08/2026The trust for the tourism and real estate development of Punta Bergantín will have a permanent research program to measure its economic, social, and territorial impact in Villa Montellano, Puerto Plata, and […]
- Puerto Plata launches plan to become a more accessible tourism destination 28/08/2026Puerto Plata is moving toward a more inclusive tourism model with the signing of the “Puerto Plata, Accessible Destination” agreement between the Puerto Plata Destination Tourism Cluster, Travegali, and the Ministry of […]
- Tourism Ministry launches “Tourism Close to You” program in Puerto Plata 28/08/2026Puerto Plata.- Tourism Minister David Collado launched the national program “Tourism Close to You” in Puerto Plata, an initiative designed to bring together communities, businesses, authorities, and other tourism stakeholders to strengthen […]
- Inversiones Calpe installs bollards at Playa Encuentro property following court rulings 27/08/2026Company says the work is intended to protect private property and does not prevent public access to Playa Encuentro through the access route recognized by the courts. CABARETE, Puerto Plata. – Inversiones […]
- Miches to host Este Festival celebrating Eastern Dominican culture and gastronomy 25/08/2026Miches, El Seibo.- The Ministry of Culture announced that the first edition of Este Festival will take place from August 28 to 30 in Miches, bringing together artistic, cultural, gastronomic and traditional […]
- Tax reform, tourism records, and a new resort: What’s behind the North Coast’s Real Estate growth 21/08/2026New transaction data suggests the North Coast’s real estate momentum is being driven less by luxury speculation than by steady demand for $220,000–$400,000 homes, as tax reform, record tourism and Punta Bergantín […]
- Espaillat launches ecotourism plan to attract more visitors from Puerto Plata 19/08/2026Jamao al Norte, Espaillat.- The Espaillat Province Ecotourism Cluster presented a proposal to promote sustainable, community-based tourism in the province’s northern mountain range, bringing together local authorities, business leaders and community representatives […]
- Puerto Plata’s Terminal del Norte Project could attract US$520 million investment 19/08/2026Puerto Plata.- Terminal del Norte, a multipurpose port project planned for Guzmancito, Maimón, Puerto Plata, is expected to receive an investment of more than US$520 million in its first phase, with the […]
- Fire reduces three homes to ashes in Puerto Plata; including journalist Felo Messón residence 16/08/2026Puerto Plata | Sunday, August 16, 2026 Three homes were reduced to ashes during the early hours of this Sunday, after a fire broke out on Margarita Mears Street, in the Batey 3 […]
Tourism
- Dominican Republic to headline FIT 2026 as guest country 31/08/2026The International Tourism Fair of Latin America (FIT) officially presented its 2026 edition, which will mark the event’s 30th consecutive year as one of the region’s leading tourism business gatherings. The fair […]
- Program designed to measure the economic and social impact of Punta Bergantín 29/08/2026The trust for the tourism and real estate development of Punta Bergantín will have a permanent research program to measure its economic, social, and territorial impact in Villa Montellano, Puerto Plata, and […]
- FEDA promotes agritourism to diversify tourism in the Dominican Republic 28/08/2026The Special Fund for Agricultural Development (FEDA) is promoting agritourism as a way to diversify the Dominican Republic’s tourism offerings, strengthen rural communities, and increase the international reach of Dominican agricultural products. […]
- Tourism Ministry inaugurates new photo stop at Punta Rucia Beach 27/08/2026Puerto Plata.- Tourism Minister David Collado inaugurated a new photo stop at Punta Rucia Beach in Puerto Plata, as part of the government’s program to improve public spaces and coastal areas in […]
- Dominican Republic strengthens position in MICE tourism at IBTM Americas 2026 27/08/2026Mexico City.- The Dominican Republic concluded its participation in IBTM Americas 2026 in Mexico City, highlighting the country’s growing position as a destination for meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE). Held August […]
