For the first time in its history, the New York Times ha including Michesmunicipality of the province of El Seibo, within its prestigious list “52 Places to Go“, an annual selection that sets trends in the international tourism industry.
In the 2026 edition, the influential media places this Dominican destination in the position number 29highlighting it as an emerging jewel of the Caribbean that still preserves its natural and cultural essence.
The mention represents a milestone for the Dominican Republicnot only because it places miches on the radar of millions of travelers around the world, but because it reaffirms the change in focus of the tourism national towards a model more sustainable, diversified and responsible, away from tourism traditional massive.
michesthe best kept secret in the Caribbean
In his review, the New York Times describes miches like a coastal town surrounded by palm trees, located between the karst mountains of the Eastern Mountain Range and the waters of the bay of Samaná.
Just 90 minutes from Punta Cana, the destination offers a different experience: virgin beachesintact landscapes and a deep connection with nature.
The newspaper highlights places like Emerald Beachthe Limon LagoonMontaña Redonda and the proximity to the Los Haitises National Parkunderlining its appeal to those seeking tranquility, adventure and authenticity.
It also highlights that miches It is ideal to visit “before the tourism massive transform it,” a description that has caught the attention of interested travelers in destinations still little explored.
A destination that grows with planning
The recognition of New York Times coincides with a key stage in the development of miches. In recent years, the destination has begun to receive important hotel investments that are committed to a sustainable model with low environmental impact.
The inauguration of the Secrets hotels Emerald Beach and dreams Emerald Beachwith an investment of more than 23 billion pesos, marked a before and after for the area. Added to this are projects such as Zemi michesViva Wyndham, Tropicalia and the future Four Seasons, planned for 2027.
These initiatives have been supported by the Dominican governmentwith the president Luis Abinader and the Ministry of Tourism promoting key works such as the reconstruction of the tourist pier, road infrastructure and improvements in air connectivity, strengthening the international projection of the destination.
A model of tourism distinct
Unlike other consolidated tourist centers, miches emerges as an example of balanced development. The approach combines private investmentenvironmental respect and community participationallowing the benefits of tourism reflected in employment, training and opportunities for residents.
He New York Times It highlights precisely this aspect: the possibility of experiencing a more authentic Caribbean, where nature, local culture and sustainability are protagonists. This vision coincides with current trends in the tourism global, which prioritize genuine experiences, contact with nature and social responsibility.
Of fishing village to international destination
For decades, miches it was a quiet fishing villagewith an economy based on agriculture and the sea. Today, without losing its identity, it finds itself in a historical transformation. Its inclusion in the list of NYT not only validates its potential, but positions it as one of the most promising tourism projects in the Caribbean.
Experts agree that this recognition will attract greater interest from investors, tour operators and independent travelersconsolidating miches as a real alternative to more saturated destinations.
A future with responsibility
The challenge is now clear: grow without losing the essence. The experience of other destinations shows that accelerated development can put at risk the natural resources and the cultural identity. Therefore, authorities, investors and the community face the challenge of maintaining a balance between progress and conservation.
miches has a unique opportunity before it: to become an international benchmark for sustainable tourismwhere the economic development go hand in hand with environmental respect and social welfare.
michesthe new Dominican pride
The inclusion of miches in the “52 Places to Go” of the New York Times It is not just a tourist recognition; It is a sign of the potential that the Dominican Republic to reinvent its development model.
A destination that went from being a well kept secret to become a global betdemonstrating that the future of tourism It is in authenticity, planning and respect for nature.
