Dolores Puértolas, who coordinates this project (far right) with Bishop Tomás Alejo Concepción
from San Juan de la Maguana, and the civil authorities who participated in the event
from San Juan de la Maguana, and the civil authorities who participated in the event
On March 12 took place the inauguration and blessing of the “Altos de la Caobita” eco-hotel and retreat house. This is an initiative of the Community of Saint Paul in Barrera, Dominican Republic, which aims to promote a space for retreat and leisure in the middle of nature. The promotion of sustainable tourism and the creation of direct and indirect jobs are some of the main objectives, as well as the preservation of the environment in a privileged setting, with the Sierra de Martín García as the background National Park and the scientific reserve of the mangroves of the La Caobita area. The project, a non-profit social enterprise, goes hand in hand with a project in the town of Barrera focused on agroforestry development, community and sustainable tourism, and job training.
The project has the capacity to accommodate 18 people in villas and family spaces, as well as ample camping areas. It promotes walks and boat trips in the area and is an ideal place to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of life, recharge one’s “batteries” and pray and meditate in front of the wonderful view of Caobita beach.
The blessing of the space was celebrated by Msgr. Tomás Alejo Concepción, bishop of San Juan de la Maguana, and was attended by Antoinette Mensah, director of the missions office of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, as well as various regional authorities. Amongst them, the Governor Gray Pérez of Azua Province, and Senator Lía Díaz. We are grateful for the collaboration of institutions and friends from the Dominican Republic, the United States and Spain who have been helping for a long time so that this project can now be a reality.
