The Punta Bergantín tourism development in Puerto Plata is poised to become a transformative economic force, with projections indicating it will generate approximately 600 million pesos in payroll across its initial three hotels. According to Andrés Marranzini, General Manager of the project, this ambitious initiative will employ 2,000 people from the local community of 35,000 inhabitants, with development planned across a 10-15 year timeframe.
Major international hotel chains including Hyatt, Westin, Marriott, and Meliá are leading the development, which ultimately aims to feature nine hotels totaling over 4,500 rooms. The project is designed to create a premier tourist destination that emphasizes harmonious coexistence with the natural environment while driving significant economic benefits for the region.
Marranzini revealed these details during the 2026 International Tourism Fair (Fitur), emphasizing that the project’s scale would not overshadow its community benefits. “We require 6,500 employees in the first phase alone,” he stated. “If we can source at least half from Montellano, it will represent a transformative element for an area that previously lacked this magnitude of payroll.”
Construction of the initial hotels is scheduled to commence in 2026, with operations targeted for the 2027-2028 high season. The first phase will include three hotels, 240 residential plots, a golf course, beach club, and clubhouse, all expected to be operational by mid-2028. Marranzini noted that some elements might be completed earlier, but the comprehensive development would not extend beyond summer 2028.
The project incorporates strict architectural guidelines emphasizing Victorian design principles across its nine million square kilometer property, including six million square kilometers of beachfront. Marranzini explained that plot owners will have 24 months to begin construction following acquisition, all adhering to a unified development code that prevents arbitrary design choices.
With 11 architects currently working on the integrated tourism and real estate project, the development will feature beach apartments and completed homes in a carefully managed process designed to maintain property values and investor returns. The invitation extended to 30 investment funds at Fitur 2026 underscores the project’s significant economic potential while maintaining focus on community transformation and environmental sustainability.