Keith No, there is no municipal status for Punta Rucía. It is a part of Puerto Plata Province, but it is the least important of POP's many problems.
The trash is an issue, and that is why I have not been to the Ensenada in over 4 years.
I do know that there have been people to see the manatees no so long ago, so there muct be something there for them to see.
Gee- I go to Luxuryville and you guys go and explore my place?? Hrumpf!
HB

