As the Dominican Republic prepares for the annual Easter holiday rush that draws thousands of visitors to its sun-soaked coastal stretches, the nation’s Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources has announced enhanced enforcement of a critical coastal protection regulation. The updated ruling, codified as Resolution No. 026/2025 and officially signed by Environment Minister Paíno Henríquez, mandates that all vehicle parking on public beaches and coastal dunes must maintain a minimum 60-meter setback from the high tide line.
Environment Ministry enforces 60-meter beach buffer rule for Easter
