BOCA CHICA – A sweeping multi-project infrastructure upgrade is underway in the popular coastal community of Boca Chica, after Dominican Republic Tourism Minister David Collado officially launched construction on three major public space developments. Together, the Andrés boardwalk, Plaza Caracoles, and Central Park renovation projects represent a total public investment exceeding RD$414 million, forming a core pillar of the national tourism ministry’s long-term strategy to reposition Boca Chica as a more sustainable, accessible, and economically vibrant destination for both local residents and international visitors.
The centerpiece of the development package is the new Andrés boardwalk, the largest and most well-funded of the three initiatives. With a total investment allocation of RD$380.7 million, the project will span more than 53,800 square meters, running continuously from Brisas del Caucedo Street to the far end of Boca Chica’s beach corridor. Planned improvements extend far beyond a new pedestrian promenade: the scope includes full reconstruction of the waterfront, comprehensive overhauls of local roads and stormwater drainage systems, structural rehabilitation of the aging seawall, and the addition of new public amenities ranging from expanded parking lots and modern public lighting to curated landscaping, multi-use recreational facilities, public sports courts, dedicated children’s play areas, accessible public restrooms, and zoned commercial spaces for local businesses. The project also includes targeted upgrades to a key stretch of the Puerto Caucedo roadway, designed to cut congestion and improve overall traffic mobility for residents and visitors alike.
Beyond the flagship boardwalk project, the tourism ministry has earmarked an additional RD$16.7 million for the complete reconstruction of Plaza Caracoles. The redesigned public space will prioritize pedestrian access and green infrastructure, adding expanded parkland, wider walkable corridors, updated lighting, new urban furniture, enhanced landscaping, and improved accessibility for visitors with disabilities. The third initiative, a full renovation of Boca Chica’s Central Park, carries a separate RD$17 million budget. Planned upgrades for the community’s central green space include expanded native plantings, resurfaced paved walkways, new accessibility ramps, and a complete modernization of the park’s shared public areas.
In comments marking the launch of construction, Minister Collado emphasized that the three projects are more than just infrastructure upgrades: they are designed to drive long-term economic and social revitalization for the Andrés neighborhood, while supporting Boca Chica’s broader destination development strategy. That wider plan includes additional investments across the region, covering beach infrastructure, expanded public security facilities, preservation and restoration of local historic landmarks, and continued upgrades to shared public spaces that benefit both the local community and the tourism economy.