The Ministry of Tourism of the Dominican Republic has launched the reconstruction of the area on the Manolo Tavárez Justo Highway situated in the territory of Salcedo, the capital of the Hermanas Mirabal Province, located in Cibao region within the Cibao valley, south of the Cordillera Septentrional, 160 kilometres from the capital of the country Santo Domingo, a centre that is the birthplace of the the Mirabal sisters, Dominican heroines who died in the struggle against the dictator Rafael Trujillo.
The project, managed by the Executive Committee for Infrastructure in Tourist Zones (Ceitztur) include an investment of over 8 million Dominican pesos and aims to promote tourism and cultural identity while providing an attractive welcome for residents and visitors, in an area that offers several cultural and natural attractionsinclude the Casa Museo Hermanas Mirabal museum, the “Ruta de los Murales”, the Mural Route showcasing local art in the town and Salto de Jimenoa Dos, a stunning waterfall among others.
The 762.40 square metre project will feature a modern, colourful design including an esplanade, city signage, street furniture, steps, ramps, landscaping, lighting, garbage disposals, and improved drainage and road signage to enhance pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
The Minister of Tourism, David Collado has launched this development as part of a plan to promote tourism and the and the cultural identity of the province, emphasizing the symbolic importance of the initiative, honouring the Mirabal sisters, and with the aim to highlight the province’s culture, history, gastronomy, and natural beauty, announcing plans to declare the province of Hermanas Mirabal with Salcedo, a City Brand and promote it at the Fitur tourism fair in Madrid, Spain next January.
Finally, the Minister reiterated his commitment to boosting domestic tourism, creating jobs and continuing to develop communities with tourism potential.
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