Dominican Republic’s Santiago: A City filled with Fun
Let’s get to know Santiago de los Trenta Caballeros. It is located at the very center of the Dominican Republic and is sparkling not just with beauty and vitality, but also with opportunities for plenty of fun, excitement and revelry.
What are the attractions, you may ask? Well, this dynamic and vibrant city is lined with sites and monuments that are testimonials of the city’s past and its forward-looking present. Your first stop should be a trip to the rum and tobacco factories. There is the E Leon Jimenez Tobacco Company and the Tobacco Museum, as well as the Bermudez Rum Factory.
Centro Leon is the city’s modern district and is bursting with activities for those who want to experience a little bit of culture and art. Cinemacafe is celebrated every week and will usually feature up and coming local artists. There are also expos – both international and local.
Visit the Cathedral of Santiago, Parque Duarte and the Monument a los Heroes de la Restauracion. The Tomas Morel Museum of Folkloric Art holds a fascinating collection of carnival masks, a testimony of the city’s carnival culture. You can also go for a drive along the countryside and enjoy the sight of fruit farms, tobacco fields and coffee plantations.
If you are hankering for some time in the water, this island boasts of great beaches, with powdery sand and clear waters. You can simply revel in the feel of the sand under your feet or you can get into active mode and indulge in some fishing, snorkeling, swimming and scuba diving.
Santiago is also a modern center, with shopping opportunities galore. And, when nighttime falls, the city becomes party central. Head for the discos and nightclubs, as well as the dance clubs along the beach promenade.
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