Many tourists aim to visit the resort city of Santo Domingo in late February as exactly in this period the city holds scale and the most interesting ethnic holiday being the Carnival. The Carnival is celebrated in all the cities of the country however the brightest and the most buzzing folk fests take place right in the capital of the country. Citizens prepare for the holiday celebration all the year round, they think up festive songs, design costumes and rehearse performances and shows. The Carnival starts on the 28th of February and lasts for seven days. In some cities of the country the celebration of the holiday lasts for a longer period.
The city of Santo Domingo is a perfect destination for those tourists giving preference to different excursions and exploration of historical sites. The city was established in 1496. Its … Open
After the exploration tour though the historical landmarks tourists will love to visit local entertainment establishments which will stun foreign guests with various programs and original … Open
The celebration of this period featured various rituals and ceremonies and had dominating religious character. Contemporary celebration of the carnival is completely another holiday. The event developed into a folk fest in 1844 when the country turned independent. The Independence Day which the citizens celebrate on the 27th of February is one of the most favorite and much waited holidays among local folks. Many country celebrations still feature religious character. On the 21st of January the St Altagracia Day is celebrated in the capital of the country. Local folks consider this catholic saint to be the patron of the city and organize splendid saint honoring celebrations.
1. Tourists arriving at the Las Americas airport may opt for taxi booking service. A taxi car can be ordered in advance prior to the flight. A cost of a service will be about 35USD. A trip … Open
Thus, in summer the capital of Dominica, or the central streets of the city to be exact, is filled with lovers of event tourism who want to get acquainted with the local culture. The main venues for spectacular dance performances are Park El Malecon located right off the coast park and the coastal area Plaza Juan Barón. The autumn event takes place at two locations in the city: the Palacio de Bellas Artes Theatre hosts traditional merengue musicians (in addition to dancing, the merengue is also a special Dominican style), and at the Teatro Nacional Eduardo Brito Theatre, performances with a folklore component can be seen.
The famous voyage of Christopher Columbus was marked by the arrival of his ship at the shores of the New World. It is the land of Santo Domingo that keeps the memory and centuries-old … Open
Other Catholic festivities include Espíritu Santo, which takes place seven weeks after the celebration of Easter. Traditionally, religious processions are held at this time in the surrounding city of the capital of the Dominican Republic, Villa Melya. In mid-September, starting from the 15th, tourists will be able to enjoy another Catholic celebration in honor of the Virgin of Mercy. The place of worship is the settlement of Mata Los Indos, where the most picturesque religious processions take place. On September 29th a holiday dedicated to another saint – San Miguel – is traditionally held. The peculiarity of these celebrations is that religious processions are accompanied by African drums and music.