The Festival Marisco Ripiao is held to celebrate the historical relevance of Sanchez, the local cuisine and to celebrate the musical culture of this region, Perico Ripiao, and to being attention to the conservation of marine life of Samana Bay. El Festival Marisco Ripiao es un festival sobre la relevancia histórica de Sánchez, la gastronomía […]
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Carnaval Dominicano Activities 2016
Dominican Republic has been celebrating Carnaval since 1520 and we are still going strong! Come enjoy and participate in the madness! It will be an experience that you will never forget. Music everywhere, fun parades, vibrant colors, happy people and many many ooohhhs and aahhhs. There are celebrations throughout the entire country with a wide […]
Aerial Parque Mirador del Sur
A few aerial pictures given to me of the Parque Mirador del Sur (translated Southern Lookout Park) along Avenida Anacaona. These images also give a beautiful view of part of sprawling capital city. You can see all the way to the Caribbean Sea. The 7 kilometer (4.35 miles) long park, designed by the Architect Eugenio […]
Happenings In The Zone June / Junio 2015
June brings us the start of the hurricane season which continues through the summer ending the end of August. Please make sure you are prepared just in case a hurricane decides to visit our island. The Flamboyant (Royal Poinciana or Flamboyan) Tree can be seen blooming throughout the country with its bright red flowers lighting […]
Alcazar de Colon – Then and Now
I was doing a little research and came across this drawing in an old book “Santo Domingo: past and present, with a glance at Hayti” by Hazard, Samuel, 1834-1876; Making of America Project. Published in 1873. This is the Alcázar de Colón / Columbus Castle, in ruins and the Bateria del Almirante in its entirety, […]
The Colonial Gate 4D Cinema
The newest addition to entertainment in the Colonial Zone, The Colonial Gate 4D Cinema. This state of the art cinema experience is the first 4D cinema in the Caribbean. It will be a multi-sensual experience claiming *The Best 3-D Resolution Images *Last Generation 4-D Seats *Leg and Back Ticklers *Water Sprays *Wind *Lighting *Smells *Smoke […]