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Things to do and places to visit while visiting the Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic Facts
Banking/Investing
Deep Sea Fishing
Golfing
Santo
Domingo
Santiago North Coast
Beaches Whale watching
Saona Island
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Santiago de los
Caballeros. This city is referred to as La Ciudad Corazón,
(Heart City) because it is located at the heart of El Cibao Valley;
it is also known as the capital of El Cibao. Tobacco, rice, coffee,
and cacao are some of the many products grown in the fertile soil of
this beautiful region. This city is graced by the meandering Yaque
del Norte River and is home to the popular Dominican Baseball team,
Las Aguilas Cibaeñas. Santiago's history goes back to the late 15th
Century, and it has always played a major role in the economic and
social development of the Dominican Republic
Often compared to Santo Domingo, the city of Santiago, the second
largest metropolis, is comprised of natives that prefer a less
chaotic and more purposeful lifestyle than its counterpart. Home to
over 750,000 people, the heart of this laid back city proves to be
the cultured downtown area. In addition, Santiago is where most of
the country's presidents were raised; giving the city well-deserved
bragging rights.
A primary downtown attraction and a place were boredom is not in the
vocabulary is Calle del Sol. Known as the city's main shopping
district, the street is stocked with shops, hotels, restaurants,
bars and an array of vendors.
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Located north of Calle
del Sol is Parque Duarte. A popular area to kick up those traveling
feet and get acquainted with the natives, this shady park is a great
representation of Santiago's laid back lifestyle.
An ideal spot for cigar lovers and a perfect place to relax after a
day of shopping is the Museo del Tabaco. Visitors will learn about
the art of cigar-making while purchasing some of the country's top
brands. Located in Santiago, it would be a sin to exit Cibao Valley
without stopping by this one-of-a-kind museum.
People from around the globe visit Santiago year-round to stay at
some of the finest accommodations that satisfy the needs of any
traveler. In addition, the city provides a vibrant nightlife and
variety of stores that are comparable to the capital city
Founded in 1495 during
the first wave of European colonization of the New World, today
Santiago de los Caballeros (the first "Santiago" of America) is the
second largest metropolis in the Dominican Republic on the island of
Hispaniola. Also known as Santiago de los 30 Caballeros, is the
capital of Santiago Province. |
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Dominican Republic Facts
Banking/Investing
Deep Sea Fishing
Golfing
Santo
Domingo
Santiago North Coast
Beaches Whale watching
Saona Island
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