The mountain town of Jarabacoa took a major step forward this weekend to expand its booming tourism portfolio, playing host to the third installment of the Dominican Republic’s National Motocross Championship. Held at the purpose-built Corocito MX Park, this year’s event carried international flair, drawing not only the country’s top motocross talent but also the acclaimed Los Boricuas del Oeste Racing Team from neighboring Puerto Rico.
Organizers structured the competition across 11 official racing classes, headlined by the sport’s premier MX-1 and MX-2 divisions that put elite riders’ skill, speed, and nerve on full display. The high-stakes race drew thousands of excited spectators to the venue, turning the weekend into a major showcase for what Jarabacoa has to offer as a one-of-a-kind destination that blends world-class outdoor adventure with top-tier competitive sports action. The event headlined by multiple-time national champion Franklin “La Bestia” Nogueras, who led a stacked roster of homegrown Dominican riders against a tough, experienced contingent of competitors from Puerto Rico, lived up to its billing as one of the most anticipated stops on the 2024 championship calendar.
Beyond the on-track excitement, the motocross championship delivered significant economic momentum to the local community, generating a major boost in revenue for area hotels, restaurants, local tour operators, and small neighborhood shops. The event underscores the increasingly critical role that sports tourism plays in Jarabacoa’s long-term economic strategy. Long celebrated for its existing lineup of adventure offerings including white-water rafting, mountain hiking, and paragliding, this scenic mountain destination continues to solidify its reputation as the Dominican Republic’s leading hub for active travel and sports-focused getaways.