Beach vendors near Iberostar Selection Hacienda Dominicus

Colorful sarongs, paintings, handmade bags, and souvenirs hang from rustic palm-thatched stalls built directly over the white sand near Iberostar Selection Hacienda Dominicus in southeastern Dominican Republic. These informal beach vendors are part of the longstanding tourism-driven micro-economy that developed along the shoreline between Bayahibe and Dominicus Americanus, where local artisans sell crafts to resort visitors. The improvised wooden structures—some with painted steps and corrugated roofing—reflect the region’s blend of tourism and local entrepreneurship, an essential livelihood for many residents in La Altagracia Province.