In the coastal province of Peravia, Dominican Republic, a transformative infrastructure initiative has officially kicked off to elevate one of the region’s most beloved public coastal spaces. On Wednesday, Tourism Minister David Collado launched the RD$136.9 million redevelopment project, which targets Los Almendros Beach and the iconic Baní waterfront boardwalk as part of the national government’s broader strategy to restore public shoreline access and drive inclusive tourism growth across the island nation.
Overseen by the Ministry of Tourism’s specialized Executive Committee for Infrastructure in Tourist Zones (Ceiztur), the ambitious renovation will reshape nearly 10,000 square meters of underdeveloped public coastal land. The planned upgrades extend far beyond basic repairs: the project will introduce fully new public plazas for community gatherings, elevated outdoor terraces with panoramic ocean views, meticulously designed landscaped green belts, expanded multi-use recreational zones, and purpose-built vendor kiosks to support local small business owners. Complementary upgrades include a complete overhaul of existing public lighting, upgraded utility systems to support year-round visitor activity, and fully rebuilt pedestrian walkways to improve accessibility for visitors of all mobility levels.
Additional key amenities outlined in the project scope include dedicated off-street parking lots to reduce street congestion, modern accessible public restrooms, a fenced children’s playground, publicly accessible outdoor fitness equipment, shaded picnic areas for family outings, on-site security facilities to ensure visitor safety, and a comprehensive integrated waste management system designed to protect the local coastal ecosystem.
During the launch event, Minister Collado emphasized that the project has been years in the making, answering repeated calls from local residents and business owners for improved coastal infrastructure. He noted that the redevelopment will breathe new life into Peravia province’s top coastal recreational destination, creating a space that balances public access, environmental responsibility, and visitor appeal. Once completed, the upgraded beach and boardwalk will serve as a safe, welcoming, and environmentally sustainable space that benefits both local residents seeking high-quality public recreation and domestic and international tourists exploring the Dominican Republic’s less developed southern coastal region. Officials project that the revitalized site will drive increased visitor spending in Baní, support local job creation in the tourism and hospitality sector, and strengthen the province’s position as a emerging coastal tourism destination outside the country’s established northern and eastern resort hubs.