Tourism Minister David Collado inaugurated the new Caleta pier in La Romana, famous city on the Dominican Republic's southeast coast, as part of a broader urban renewal plan to boost tourism and development located in the area of Playa Caleta, a public beach situated in the western part of the city on a rocky shore with clear views of Catalina Island, known for its serene atmosphere, local eateries, clear waters and stunning sunsets.
The project, carried out through the Tourism Zone Infrastructure Committee (CEIZTUR) represents an investment of RD$34.4 million aims to strengthen maritime tourism and also supporting local fishing.
The new pier designed for small boats and catamarans will serve as a key docking point for tours to Catalina Island, a tropical island in the Caribben Sea located 2.4 kilometres from the mainland on the south - east corner of the Dominican Republic, near the province of La Altagracia and La Romana, an occasional destination for cruise ships on Caribbean routes and excursions to other coastal attractions.
The pier spans 30.92 metres in length and 3 metres in width, featuring a walkway with railings, lighting, docking capacity for eight catamarans or eleven smaller boats and with five 5.4 - metre berths at the southern end. A 32 - metres footpath - style was also built, and dredging work improved the beach area by removing and reusing over 350 cubic metres of sand to restore the shoreline.
The Minister of Tourism emphasized that the project responds to a long - standing community demand and will generate economic opportunities by revitalizing Caleta’s coastal zone, stating that this type of project directly impacts local economics and helps communities thrive through tourism.
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