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Santiago Dominican Republic
Santiago Dominican Republic is located in the northern part of central Dominican Republic. It is about 155 kms to the north of the capital Santo Domingo, so if you visit from the north, about an hour's drive south of Puerto Plata.
Known as Santiago de los Trenta Caballeros [of the Horsemen],it nestles in the Valley of the Cibao. it is surrounded by abundant fertile earth and bathed by waters of the Yaque river. It is surrounded by tall mountains which offer protection from hurricanes and allows for dense tropical forests to develop on the slopes of such mountains. These are among the highest in the region. The climate can be hot and humid and enjoys temperatures between 23-28 celsius. Santiago, is the second city of the Dominican Republic in terms of political and economic importance. It is also home to around 750,000 people, and is the fulcrum of economic activity in the Cibao. Key to its economic success is the commercialization of farming products. In addition cement, skins, rum, coffee, and tobacco are important, as is shoe manufacturing and furniture making. Santiago came to life when Columbus had a fort built on the banks of the Yaque del Norte River to protect gold mining being done in the area. In 1504 Spanish farmers settled in this fertile center of the Cibao Valley and began farming tobacco. Santiago Dominican Republic [cont]
Places to visit in Santiago
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Built in 1940 on the highest point in the city, this tower honors the heroes who restored the independence of the DR during the War of Restoration against Spain in the 1860s. Originaly Trujillo had the monument constructed to honor him, but after his death it was renamed to honor those who lost their lives in the War of Restoration. Inside is a mural painted by the Spanish social-realist artist Vela Zanetti, who was forced into exile by Trujillo after Zanetti dared to depict peasants struggling for freedom. There are fantastic views of Santiago from this monument for those able to make a bit of a climb to the top!. The Museum of the Tobacco [Museo del Tabaco]. The Museo del Tabaco houses exhibits from the history of the tobacco industry dating from the 16th century. This industry was extremely important to the economy of Santiago and the Dominican Republic. Learn how to make tobacco in this unique museum. The Tomas Morel Museum of Folkloric Art Contains exibits relating to the folklore and life of Santiago from colonial times onwards. It is popular for its very colorful collection of carnival masks. Santiago Dominican Republic [cont] Great Theatre of the Cibao- In the cultural area you will find the House of the Culture and the Eduardo Leon Jimenes Cultural Centre. This is one of the most important of Latin America and the Caribbean. It consists of three rooms of permanent exhibition: Signs of Identity, a room with " Genesis and trajectory " (that every two years Eduardo Leon Jimenes exhibits the chosen works of the contest of art) and a room of temporary exhibitions. Eduardo Leon Jimenes Cultural Centre [website in Spanish]
Kaskada Aqua Park The Kaskada Aqua Park is one for all the family. It is the biggest and modern park of the Carib, and is located a few minutes from the International Airport of the Cibao, in Santiago. This excellent aquatic park with plenty of water rides and swimming. Kaskada Aqua Park [website in Spanish The Cathedral of Santiago The Parque Duarte In Parque Duarte at Santiago's centre is an elegant Victorian-style pavilion and the monument to the Heroes of the Restoration. You can get a tour of the city from the horse-drawn carriages which wait by the park. Santiago Dominican Republic [cont] Nearby townsWithin striking distance there are a good number of pleasant towns, many of which are quite prosperous. Jarabacoa Southeast of Santiago and about one hour`s drive away, you will find Jarabacoa. This town is a popular location for wealthy Dominicans to spend their summer.
Jarabcoa has an excellent selection of restaurants and hotels, complete with nightly baseball games at the field on Calle la Confluencia. Santiago Dominican Republic [cont] Constanza Constanza is located about an hour from Santiago. It is well worth a visit and is located in a beautiful valley. It is well known for its strawberries, raspberries, apples and a wide variety of flowers. If you enjoy long country walks and beautiful sunsets you will love Constanza. Santiago Dominican Republic [cont] Nearby golf
Las Aromas Santiago GC This is an 18-hole hilly Pete Dye course with lovely panoramic views of Santiago city and Yaque del Norte River. The yardage is 6,001 yards with a par 70. Las Aromas is located on the outskirts of Santiago, in La Otra Banda, shortly after Bella Vista, less than an hour`s drive from Puerto Plata. From Santiago de los Caballeros CityCentre, drivetowards "Hato del Yaque". Facilities include a driving range, restaurant, bar, showers, carts, club rentals, caddies.
Otherwise go the Jarabacoa Golf Club [click here for full details and review] about 30-40 minutes drive away in Quintas de Primavera, La Vega province [Tel: (809) 573-2474]. A 9 hole course which Andy Ashcroft played in February 2009 and really enjoyed. It is built amid pine trees in a a mountain resort.
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