Sal Garcia, representing the municipality of Maimón, was crowned Miss Dominican Republic Universe 2016 on April 24 in Santo Domingo's Hotel Jaragua. The 23-year-old model will now represent her country in Miss Universe 2016 pageant whose date and venue have yet to be confirmed. The first runner-up is Miss Santo Domingo Oeste, Joely Bernat; the second runner-up is Miss La Vega, Marlenis Peralta who will compete in Reina Hispanoamericana 2016; and the third runner-up is Miss San Pedro de Macorís, Bárbara Santana who will compete in Miss United Continents 2016.
