Santo Domingo Features

Santo Domingo Features

• Top Reasons to Go
  

  The Zona Colonial. In one of the most appealing historic districts in the Caribbean, you can check out the Casa Reales, the Alcazar de Colón... Read more

• Cruising Into Santo Domingo
  

  Santo Domingo has two stellar cruise-ship terminals, and has become a growing port for cruise passengers. Despite the sluggish economy, in 2009... Read more

• Sancocho Dominicano
  

  The Dominican national dish was traditionally made with seven different meats.The following recipe, which serves eight, is courtesy of Villa... Read more

• Take Me Down to the Ball Game
  

  Béisbol is the Domincans' passion, and their pride in it has brought recognition, fame, and fortune to their shores. Try not to miss the... Read more

• Amber and Larimar—The D.R.'s Indigenous Gems
  

  As attractive as precious gems—and increasingly popular for jewelry both here and in France, the mineral larimar looks particularly attractive... Read more

• Down Under in the Larimar Mines
  

  A larimar mine is not like any mine you have ever seen, whether in West Virginia or Wales. While the larimar that comes from the mine is beautiful... Read more

• Birds in the Barahona Region
  

  The national parks in the southwestern part of the country provide the last remaining habitats for some 300 bird species in the Dominican Republic... Read more