OLDEST - Control Tower in Latin America Transformed to Public Art - Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member 401Photos
N 18° 33.770 W 068° 21.840
19Q E 567112 N 2052575
German artist Mad C painted the control tower at Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) in the Dominican Republic. It was the first project of its type in Latin America. A PUJ: Primera torre de control convertida en arte público en América Latina.
Waymark Code: WM1856M
Location: Dominican Republic
Date Posted: 06/02/2023
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member pmaupin
Views: 1

Urban contemporary artist Mad C (Born: Claudia Walde, Germany) painted the control tower at Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) in the Dominican Republic. Realized in 2021, it was the first project of its type in Latin America. A floor-to-ceiling wall display at PUJ Terminal A has two large photos accompanying the text:
OUR CONTROL TOWER IS THE FIRST IN LATIN AMERICA TO BE TRANSFORMED INTO PUBLIC ART.

The control tower turns into a landmark, highlighting the cosmopolitan nature of tourism in the area. The artwork embellishes with colors and memorable shapes the welcome of millions of travelers who arrives on Dominican soil, through the Punta Cana International Airport.


[ES] Artista urbano contemporáneo Mad C (Nacida: Claudia Walde, Alemania) pintado la torre de control del Aeropuerto Internacional de Punta Cana (PUJ) en República Dominicana. Realizado en 2021, fue el primer proyecto de su tipo en América Latina. Una pantalla de pared del piso al techo en PUJ Terminal A tiene dos fotos grandes que acompañan el texto:

NUESTRA TORRE DE CONTROL ES LA PRIMERA EN LATINOAMÉRICA EN SER TRANSFORMADA EN ARTE PÚBLICO.

La torre de control se convierte en un hito, destacando el carácter cosmopolita del turismo en la zona. La obra de arte embellece con colores y formas memorables la bienvenida de millones de viajeros que llegan a suelo dominicano, a través del Aeropuerto Internacional de Punta Cana.

Note: The tower is located about half a mile north from the terminal building between the runways. Parked planes along with any other airport vehicle activities may hinder direct views. It may be possible, if you're landing or taking off and happen to be in a window seat that you may get a chance for a photo of the structure.

Type of documentation of superlative status: Wall display

Location of coordinates: Punta Cana International Airport - Terminal A

Web Site: [Web Link]

Visit Instructions:


Post one photo of the waymark that is a different view from the one on the page and describe your visit, including the date. Other information that you may regarding the waymark is encouraged. Neither you nor your GPSr need to appear in any photos!
Search for...
Geocaching.com Google Map
Google Maps
MapQuest
Bing Maps
Nearest Waymarks
Nearest Superlatives
Nearest Geocaches
Create a scavenger hunt using this waymark as the center point
Recent Visits/Logs:
There are no logs for this waymark yet.