turismo.news September 14, 2026
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Colombian and Costa Rican executives explore Pedernales

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Business leaders and representatives from the commercial sectors of Colombia, Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic toured Pedernales province to assess first-hand the investment potential of the country's new southern tourism hub, according to Arecoa. The visit puts the spotlight on a territory that had been off the Dominican hotel map for decades and is now entering the radar of regional investors.

The interest is no accident. Pedernales is part of the country's most ambitious tourism development project, with Cabotaje as its anchor and a roadmap combining hotels, an airport and complementary supply. That a foreign delegation has travelled there signals the south is starting to be read as a real market rather than a promise.

The read is clear: the country adds a new growth axis and diversifies its offer beyond Punta Cana. For hoteliers, tour operators and service providers, the time to position is now, before land heats up and the best plots are gone.

Quick questions

Which executives visited Pedernales to explore tourism investment?
A trade delegation from Colombia, Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic toured the province to assess opportunities in the new tourism hub, according to Arecoa.
Why does Pedernales interest international tourism investors?
Because it is part of the country's most ambitious tourism development project, with Cabotaje as its anchor and a roadmap including hotels, an airport and complementary supply.
What opportunities does Pedernales open for Dominican hoteliers and tour operators?
The south is positioned as a new growth axis that diversifies the offer beyond Punta Cana, with room for hotels, services and experiences before land values rise.
How does Pedernales fit into the Dominican Republic's tourism strategy?
It reinforces the push to diversify destinations and attract regional investment, adding a complementary hub to Punta Cana, Samaná and Puerto Plata on the national tourism map.
When should an investor position themselves in Pedernales?
As soon as possible. The foreign delegation is already assessing the ground, and well-located plots run out as the destination's development advances.

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