Santiago and the Cibao Valley Travel Guide
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Fodor's Caribbean 2013
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Santiago, which is in the province of the same name, is in the agricultural heart of this developing Caribbean country. The Dominican Republic's second city has a population of some 750,000; it's the intellectual, educational, and cultural center of the region. It's also the economic center of the fertile Cibao Valley, where most of the country's sugar, tobacco, and coffee are grown.
Santiago and the Cibao Valley Hotels
In Santiago you can find a sophisticated city hotel and, near the airport, the laudable American chain-style Hodelpa Garden Court. Camp David Ranch, a restaurant...read more
Santiago and the Cibao Valley Restaurants
Santiago lacks Santo Domingo's vibrant restaurant scene. With the exception of Puerto del Sol, even the city's few fine-dining establishments stick to the...read more
Things To Do in Santiago and the Cibao Valley
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in Santiago and the Cibao Valley
- $799 & up -- Punta Cana Weeklong All-Inclusive Escapes w/Air Vacation Express
- $599 & up -- All-Incl. La Romana 'Dreams' Escape w/Air — $599 CheapCaribbean.com
- $1199 -- 4-Star 'Dreams' Punta Cana All-Inclusive Trip w/Air — $1,199 Apple Vacations
- $999 -- Weeklong Dominican Republic All-Incl. Escape w/Air — $999 Apple Vacations
Santiago and the Cibao Valley Experiences
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Centro de Leon. Santiago's impressive art museum is worth several hours of your time, and your visit can include lunch and a tour of the replicated... Read more
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Just days before Carnaval, young mask maker Miguel Morine Morte was still working feverishly to finish some masks for a La Vegan troupe. His... Read more
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What you see when you drive the dirt road to Chateau de la Fuente, the tobacco plantation of Arturo Fuente Cigars, looks like a dream vision... Read more
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In the foreground of a black-and-white photo of the first ship carrying Japanese colonists to their new home in the Dominican Republic in 1956... Read more
News & Features
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News, Cruises
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News, Airlines
US Airways launched a new app for passengers this week, letting them book flights, find airport maps,... Read more
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Trip Ideas
From backpackers to businessmen, luxury seekers to religious pilgrims, all kinds of travelers are draw... Read more
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