The river lilies invade the waterways of Dominican Republic after every rain. The Jacinto de agua lilas float down Rio Ozama as they continue on to the Caribbean Sea. The Rio Ozama view from Puente Flotante looking up river towards Puente Ramón Matías Mella. Puente Juan Pablo Duarte can be seen in the distance. The […]
Yes, Dominican Republic does recycle. We also repurpose and reuse. Especially when it comes to manhole covers. We repurpose missing manhole covers with whatever is available so people do not accidentally fall into the gaping holes. Steal the cover. No problem! We take whatever is available to cover or fill the hole. Sticks. Palm Tree […]
La Feria Internacional del Libro Santo Domingo 2019 / The International Book Fair Santo Domingo 2019 runs from April 26 to May 5 in the Colonial City. There will have educational and fun activities for all ages. This is only the second time in the 22 year history of the book fair that it has […]
The Iglesia and Fuerte Santa Bárbara , located in the Colonial Zone, has been in the process of being restored for many years. Finally, the work is getting the attention it deserves and is proceeding rapidly with some amazing discoveries. The Iglesia de Santa Bárbara was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1990. […]
Festival 2019 Conciertos de la Villa de Santo Domingo February 14 – 22, 2019 Santo Domingo, República Dominicana Rebirth in the New World Singing, Dance, Body and Soul, Exploring the Music of the Renaissance and the Baroque. Festival 2019 features music from the Renaissance Era performed by different musicians from USA and the chorus from […]
Oh yea, it’s Carnaval time again! Dominican Republic has been celebrating Carnaval since 1520 and we are still going strong! Come and experience the fun, excitement, colors and sounds of our unique Carnival. It will be an experience you will never forget. Many different towns have their own Carnival celebrations and each has carnival characters […]