FEDA and CEA launch heritage sugar tourism route in Hato Mayor
The Special Fund for Agricultural Development (FEDA) and the State Sugar Council (CEA) have teamed up to launch a heritage tourism project in Hato Mayor. The initiative aims to preserve the legacy of the Dominican sugar industry and turn it into a tourist attraction, as reported by Dominican Today.
I think this is a smart move. We've been saying for years that Dominican Republic can't rely only on sun and beach, and here's a concrete answer. The old plantations and sugar mills have a story to tell, from colonial times to modernity. And it's not just about static museums: we're talking guided tours, rum and panela tastings, and the possibility of staying in restored haciendas.
- What does tourism gain? A differentiated product for the cultural traveler, who spends more and seeks authentic experiences.
- What does the sector gain? Real diversification of the offer, which also decentralizes visitor flow to the interior.
The FEDA and CEA project is a first step. Now MITUR and tour operators need to package it well and sell it. If they do, Hato Mayor could become a benchmark for rural tourism with a sugarcane flavor.
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