Samaná: With new alternatives in its tourist offer Tourists tan on the paradisiacal white sand beaches, taste coconut fish and beat the heat with fruity drinks. This option is usually the attraction of the Dominican Republic in the international market, but other visitors seek an authentic experience. Living on an island in the Caribbean, located in the same path as the sun, allows the travel and tourism industry to connect with the environment and integrate the community into the value chain. This is possible thanks to the production of ginger. This is one of the objectives of the Guariquen Agrotourism and Multiple Services Cooperative (Coopaturg) in the community of Rincón, in Samaná. According to the entity’s partner, María Corporán, the ginger route is included in the Samaná Sustainable Circuit, which aims to publicize the production and harvesting process of organic ginger. And is not for less; The agritourism market will be worth $4.33 billion by 2025, estimates research company Technavio. “This route will offer something different from traditional tourism, it is the hidden side of agricultural production,” he says in conversation with elDinero. According to the executive, 70 companies will benefit from the economic benefits of the excursions. Likewise, he asserts that integrating the community will allow the development of new boutique hotels and small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) that will contribute to the socioeconomic development of the town.