Tourism Ministry to Publish Verón Land Use Plan in 60 Days, Boosting Punta Cana’s Sustainable Growth
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. — The Ministry of Tourism will publish the long-awaited land use plan for Verón, La Altagracia, within the next 60 days, a move expected to bring greater urban organization and sustainable development to one of the Dominican Republic’s most important destinations: Bávaro–Punta Cana.
Tourism Minister David Collado made the announcement while presenting the latest sector statistics, stressing the importance of well-structured growth.
“We are going to organize our destinations. Bávaro–Punta Cana must be properly managed,” Collado stated, highlighting that tourism planning is key to preserving the area’s long-term potential.
A Joint Effort with Public and Private Sectors
Collado explained that the plan has been designed in collaboration with the private sector, government agencies, and local authorities. The initiative forms part of a broader strategy to modernize and regulate the country’s tourism hubs.
Among the regions also undergoing transformation are:
- Bayahíbe–La Romana, where more than 95% of a RD$250 million beach parking project is already complete, removing vehicles from shoreline areas.
- Las Terrenas, Samaná, which is preparing its own sustainable land use plan.
- Puerto Plata, linked to the highly anticipated Punta Bergantín development.
- Pedernales, where plans are carried out under the supervision of Vice Minister Carlos Peguero.
Final Consultation Before Implementation
Deputy Minister of Territorial Planning, Domingo Matías, confirmed that Verón’s plan is close to completion, with mapping already finalized. Local tourism authorities and municipal leaders will soon meet with private sector representatives for a final review before the official launch.
Matías describet as “one of the most complex territorial designs undertaken in the Dominican Republic, since it coved irs a complete municipal district.”
Why This Matters for Punta Cana’s Future
With record-breaking arrivals and continuous hotel, villa, and condo developments, Punta Cana homes for sale, beachfront properties, and luxury villas remain at the center of real estate and tourism investment in the region. A clear, regulated land use plan in Verón is expected to add confidence for investors, support infrastructure planning, and protect natural resources while ensuring an organized, long-term vision for growth.
Bottom Line: The upcoming Verón land use plan represents a major step in shaping the future of Punta Cana real estate and tourism—a future built on sustainability, smart planning, and international competitiveness.
