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Get ready to update the list of travel damps. The Dominican Republic, already a giant in the Caribbean travel scene, goes all-in on a brand new coastal paradise. Forget what you know about Punta Cana for a second – the nation is busy building a new “Cancun” from the ground on the beautiful, untouched southwest coast.
This is not just a rumor of a travel forum. Travel Off Path has confirmed that six of the biggest names in the resort world have been officially registered to transform the external province of Pedernales into the following must-visit luxury destination.
Welcome to Pedernales: The Last Frontier
At the moment Pedernales is the best kept secret of the Dominican Republic. It is a wild, beautiful region that is famous to have some of the most unspoilt beaches in the entire Caribbean, such as the stunning Bahía de Las Águilas (Eagles Bay). This is not your typical tourist comic; It is a robust border of white sand, turquoise water and vast national parks.
Because it is so undeveloped and is closer to the Haitian border, it has remained for decades of the regular tourist radar. But that will all change in a very big way. The Dominican government supports a huge project to turn this sleepy coast into a holiday power patger, complete with a new international airport and cruise ship port.
The heavy hitters come to the city
So, who is going in? The line-up is a WHOs who of luxury and all-inclusive resorts. Six large international hotel chains have confirmed that they are building new properties in the area, a movement that solidifies the legitimacy of the project.
The confirmed hotel giants are:
- Hilton
- Marriott International
- Iberostar group
- Carism Hotels & Resort
- Amresorts (part of World of Hyatt)
- Sun sun
This is not just a plan to build one or two hotels. This is a coordinated attempt to completely create a world -class resort destination, supported by the largest and most familiar names in the company.
First on stage
Talking is cheap, but the construction is real. The first two brands that have broken the ground are Iberostar And Hyatt’s inclusive collection. Their resorts are already going well and are projecting civil servants that they are ready to welcome their first guests by Early 2026. The first phase of a development will bring around 4,700 new hotel rooms to the coast. The long -term plan is even greater and strives for a total of 12,000 rooms in the coming decade.
To support this boom, crucial infrastructure is being built. The new Pedernales International Airport set travelers to fly directly to this new hotspot, while the recently completed Port Cabo Rojo Has already started with the welcome of cruise passengers who are enthusiastic for a first glance.
Okay, but is it safe?
Let’s address the elephant in the room: Pedernales is located at the border with Haiti. It is a fair question to ask about safety. The Dominican Republic takes this concern headly with a multi -layered security strategy to protect its enormous investments and future visitors.
President Luis Abinader has greatly strengthened the border with more than 11,000 troops. What is even more important, the country is approaching the completion of the first phase of a high -tech border wall. This is not just a simple fence; It is a smart barrier with monitoring towers, night vision cameras and drone patrols that are designed to prevent illegal crossings and human trafficking.
Moreover, the dedicated tourist police, known as a police, is already active in Pedernales. You can expect their presence to be very visible in the new resort areas, which offers a security bubble specifically for tourists, just like they do successfully in Punta Cana. The new hotel zone itself is designed as an independent luxury enclaveEnsure that a safe and relaxing environment far from any potential border instability.
Is it really the next Cancun?
Calling something the “Next Cancun” is a daring claim, but all the pieces are here. You have a government support, massive private investments at Hotel Giants, a new international airport, brand new infrastructure and, more importantly, a stunning natural coastline that can match every world.
The goal is to create a modern, high-end destination that learns from the past. By building from the first day with sustainability and luxury in mind, Pedernales has the chance to become a new kind of Caribbean hotspot. For now it is an unspoilt paradise waiting for his big debut. But with bulldozers on the site and signed contracts, the secret is officially out. Keep an eye on this place.
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