He minister of Tourism, David Colladosupervised the advances of the Comprehensive renewal of the La Caleta Submarino Parka work that described as “Historical and unprecedented”destined to become a point clue For him recreationthe culture and the tourismboth local and international.
With one intervention 2.7 kilometers which includes lightning total, landscapingtrails, parking lots, commercial areas and offices, the project It seeks to position itself as a mandatory stop for tourists and Dominicans that transit to or from the International airport The Americas.
“We want this to be the last respite of a tourist before addressing his flight,” said the minister.
Collado explained that the park has a depth of 180 meterswith areas that vary Between 10 and 50 meterswhere reefs They serve as shelter For different marine species, which makes it one of the destinations preferred For him dive.
The work, which is already in more than 95% progress, has been conceived under criteria of sustainability and respect for cultural heritage, as it is an archaeological park declared national heritage since 1968.
With one investment that exceeds RD $ 400 million pesoshe REMOVAL It also includes the restoration of emblematic shields of the countries Latin American located on the Avenida of Access to airport.
In addition, it is planned to install a sculpture monumental of a artist Dominican, as a symbol of progress and cultural vision of the country.
“This is more than a park. Here tourism, culture, recreation and urbanism are integrated,” said Collado. “We are recovering public spaces for all: tourists, residents of La Caleta, Boca girl and the Gran Santo Domingoas well as for those who come or go to the airport. ”
Findings archaeological
The director of Heritage Cultural, Juan Mubarakstressed that during the process They have become important findings archaeologicalwhich were properly protectedeven modifying the design of some parts of the project To preserve them.
During the Excavations made for the construction of the Modules of serviceupon reaching the level of the shoe, a series of findings archaeological significant. Given this situation, the suspension was ordered immediate of the jobs and an archaeologist was hired, who was in charge of carrying out all the investigation corresponding.
The discoveries found were related mostly with Fragments and objects of great worth For him study of the life cOnce of past times.
Although the park It has not yet been inaugurated officiallyalready attracts the attention of Visitorsincluding divers International. The opening formal is expected innextS 30 days.
