# FEDA and CEA launch heritage sugar tourism route in Hato Mayor

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Published: 2026-07-16T13:46:24.696Z
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Author: Joan Sanz
Topics: Tourism & Destinations
Summary: FEDA and CEA launch a heritage tourism project in Hato Mayor to preserve the Dominican sugar industry legacy. A smart bet to diversify beyond sun and beach.

## Article

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](https://dominicantoday.com/feda-and-cea-launch-heritage-tourism-project-highlighting-dominican-sugar-industry/).

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](https://dominicantoday.com/feda-and-cea-launch-heritage-tourism-project-highlighting-dominican-sugar-industry/) 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.

## Sources

- Dominican Today: https://dominicantoday.com/feda-and-cea-launch-heritage-tourism-project-highlighting-dominican-sugar-industry/

## Citation

FEDA and CEA launch heritage sugar tourism route in Hato Mayor. Turismo News. 2026-07-16. https://turismo.news/en/digest/sugar-heritage-tourism-feda-cea