In addition to dance and music workshops, the center often showcases work by Dominican artists in its 1st-floor gallery.
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23.01 MILES
This large, modern museum, built with the tobacco wealth of the León Jimenez family, is a world-class institution with an impressive collection of…
Casa Museo General Gregorio Luperón
0.13 MILES
The life and times of native-born son and independence leader Gregorio Luperón are impressively fleshed out inside this beautifully restored, pale-green,…
1.28 MILES
A cable car takes visitors to the top of the enormous flat-topped Pico Isabel de Torres. On clear days there are spectacular views of the city and…
0.51 MILES
Located right on the bay, at the western end of the ²Ñ²¹±ô±ð³¦Ã³²Ô, the fort is the only remnant of Puerto Plata’s early colonial days. Built in the mid-16th…
18.24 MILES
The famous caves of Parque Nacional El Choco are ensconced in the foothills of the Cordillera Septentrional, among 77 sq km of pastureland, lagoon, jungle…
Monumento a los Héroes de la Restauración de la República
23.83 MILES
On a hill at the eastern end of the downtown area, this monument is Santiago’s most recognizable sight, featuring a large bronze Angel de La Paz statue at…
11.72 MILES
Playa Sosúa is the main beach, and practically a city within a city. Located on a crescent-shaped bay with calm, turquoise waters, this narrowing (due to…
22.21 MILES
This is the oldest and most prestigious cigar factory in the country, with a brand-new showroom and personable tour guides. Exhibits in the showroom…
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This twin-steepled church was completely renovated following a devastating hurricane in 1988. Check out the small but beautiful Italian stained-glass…
0.08 MILES
The colonial-era building houses a collection of amber exhibits. These exhibits include valuable pieces with such rare inclusions as a small 50-million…
0.11 MILES
Despite its unfortunate location, housed in a rundown office-like building, there are informative exhibits on the history of amber mining in the DR as…
4. Casa Museo General Gregorio Luperón
0.13 MILES
The life and times of native-born son and independence leader Gregorio Luperón are impressively fleshed out inside this beautifully restored, pale-green,…
0.24 MILES
The completely paved ²Ñ²¹±ô±ð³¦Ã³²Ô (also known as Av General Luperón and Av Circunvalación Norte) runs along the shore. There are a handful of restaurants, as…
0.51 MILES
Located right on the bay, at the western end of the ²Ñ²¹±ô±ð³¦Ã³²Ô, the fort is the only remnant of Puerto Plata’s early colonial days. Built in the mid-16th…
1.28 MILES
A cable car takes visitors to the top of the enormous flat-topped Pico Isabel de Torres. On clear days there are spectacular views of the city and…
1.96 MILES
The country's most famous rum distillery offers 30-minute tours from a 2nd-floor gangway, during which visitors learn the history and process of rum…