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The Monument a los Heroes de la Restauracion (Monument to the Heroes of the Restoration-see above)
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
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.
* Address
* Santiago de los Caballeros
* Santiago Province - Centre
* Telephone (809) 264-0054
* Fax (809) 582-3160
It should cost less than $20 for a round.
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.
If you interested in Santiago Dominican Republic you may want to know more about golf in the Dominican Republic
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.
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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] [cont left]
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.
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