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 […]
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Manhole Covers Repurposed
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 […]
Restoration of Iglesia Santa Barbara
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. […]
Velas Latinoamérica 2018, Port Don Diego, Santo Domingo
The 3rd edition of “Velas Latinoamérica 2018” / “Candles Latin America 2018” are here and in Port Santo Domingo. The beautiful training ships from all over Latin America participating in Velas Latinoamérica 2018 arrived in port on August 8, 2018. These sailing ships are moored at the terminal Don Diego on Rio Ozama until August […]
Noche Larga de Museos Verano 2018
The Ministerio de Cultura has announced The Long Night of Museums Summer Version 2018 dedicated to youth. Noche Larga de Museos Versión Verano 2018 dedicada a la juventud is happening in Colonial Zone! It is that time again for the day and night of free museums and more on Saturday, September 1, 2018 from 10 […]
Hurricane Beryl Hits Hard
We had a visit from Hurricane turned Tropical Storm Beryl. She was only here a short time but she cause some serious havoc in the city of Santo Domingo. She brought with her widespread flooding and a little bit of damage. No lives were lost but some homes were. I took this video in Villa […]