Presented by:

Yarinet Martínez Terrero

Number:
2018-0981

Subject:
English II

Teacher:
Edgar Mackenzie

Topic:
Tourism of Dominican Republic
North or Cibao Region:
The Cibao is divided into five subregions: Santiago, La Vega, Puerto Plata, San
Francisco de Macorís and Valverde. Each subregion is made up of provinces. Cibao
has a total of 13 provinces, which are: Santiago, Bonao, La Vega, Sánchez Ramírez,
Duarte, Dajabón, Espaillat, Puerto Plata, Salcedo, Montecristi, Samaná, Santiago
Rodríguez, María Trinidad Sánchez.

Santiago de los Caballeros

The province of Santiago is located in the northern region of the Dominican Republic in
the Cibao Valley.
Santiago de los Treinta Caballeros or First Santiago of America, as the natives of this
beautiful Dominican city proudly call it, is the second most important and urban city in
the Dominican Republic.
its most tourist areas are:
Monument to the heroes of the restoration:
A covered white marble tower honoring the patriots who gave their lives in the War of
Dominican Restoration (1863-1865), has beautiful views of Santiago de los Caballeros
and its surroundings. Inside, it exhibits one of the murals of the famous Spanish artist
Vela Zanetti.
The apostle cathedral of Santiago:
A temple whose origins date back to the mid-19th century, it is famous for its mahogany
altar and its stained glass windows made by the Dominican artist José Rincón Mora.
Here one of the only two existing copies of the famous sculpture La Piedad by Miguel
Ángel is preserved. In the same place where it is currently there was a colonial church
that disappeared after a major earthquake in 1842.

León Cultural Center:

This modern museum presents exhibitions on folklore and national culture, and has an
impressive collection of art provided by E. León Jiménez, one of the great contributors to
Dominican visual arts.
Gran Teatro del Cibao:
One of the main stages of the whole country, it has hosted major artistic and cultural
events such as concerts, plays and conferences related to Dominican culture.

The Cibao Stadium:

The Cibao Stadium is the largest in the Dominican Republic, located in the province of
Santiago and with a capacity for 18,077 spectators. Popularly called «The Valley of
Death», this stadium is the headquarters of the Dominican baseball team Las Águilas
Cibaeñas, which belongs to the Dominican Baseball League (LIDOM).
The ruins of Jacagua:
These are the ruins of the creation of the city, also called the old Santiago.
The ruins of what was Old Santiago are located in San Francisco de Jacagua, which is
popularly known as Jacagua, which is the municipal district of Santiago de los
Caballeros.

Water World Park- Kaskada Park:

Vibrant park known for its kid-friendly water slides, pools & playground, plus grab - & -
go eats.
Provincia Bonao

Bonao is a city that is located in the center of the Dominican Republic, within the
province of Monseñor Nouel and north of Santo Domingo.
Bonao and its region is one of the most attractive regions of the Dominican Republic for
mountain tourism and ecotourism.
It´s turist areas are:

The Jima river:

The Jima River, famous for the natural monument of the Jima Falls. The Jima River is
born in the Las Neblinas scientific reserve and flows into the Camú River, and it is
between these two points where we find the impressive waterfalls of the Jima Falls.
It is a set of twelve beautiful waterfalls and natural spas that stand out for the immense
beauty of their virgin landscape.

The camellón spa:

The camellón spa, better known
as the masipedro canal spa, is
located in the southern north part
of the city of Bonao, (province of
Monseñor Nouel). One of the main
features of this spa is that its
waters are cold, as are the other
rivers of Bonao.

Cándido Bidó Art Museum

This cultural center located in the
heart of Bonao preserves the
legacy of the outstanding
Dominican artist Cándido Bidó,
whose museum has important
collections of works of art and
historical pieces.The building
consists of three levels, plus a basement, where an important gallery is housed that
goes from Taino, African, national and Latin American painters, historical pieces of
Bonao and, of course, a select retrospective sample of Master Cándido Bidó.

Concepción de La Vega

The province of La Vega is located in the central part of the Dominican Republic, with
an area that exceeds 2292 square kilometers, La Vega is the sixth largest province in
the country. It is divided into four municipalities: Concepción de la Vega (main
municipality), Constanza, Jarabacoa and Jima Abajo.
It´s turist areas are:
The Immaculate Conception Cathedral:
This temple located just in front of the Central Park of Concepción de la Vega, is an
imposing building that stands out for its architectural design that has meanings related
to spirituality and Catholic doctrine. This religious monument is one of the few
cathedrals in the world that has a resurrected Christ instead of a crucified one.
Its mahogany roof with curtain symbolizes the clouds of the sky, and whose lights
simulate a starry sky. On the altar, there are two natural skylights that represent the sun
and the moon.
The Santo Cerro:
The Santo Cerro, also known as the Sanctuary of the Virgen de las Mercedes, is one of
the most visited tourist attractions in the province of La Vega in the Dominican Republic.
It is located northeast of Concepción de La Vega a few kilometers from the Duarte road.
La Confluencia (The Confluence):
La Confluencia or the Malecon of Jarabacoa is one of the main tourist attractions in the
province of La Vega. It is a popular complex for Dominicans and some tourists who like
to know the natural beauty of this little corner in the center of the Dominican Republic.
Its name is due to the confluence of the two Dominican rivers: the Jimenoa and the
Yaque del Norte.

The pyramids:
It is located in the municipality of Constanza, La Vega.
This place is a monument built by President Rafael Leonidas Trujillo, which marks the
exact point that divides the island of Santo Domingo in half. It is said that Trujillo
ordered that the island be measured and in the middle ordered the construction of the
four pyramids.

Salto Jimenoa Waterfall:

Salto Jimenoa Waterfall 1, is a waterfall located in the town of Jarabacoa, a few
kilometers away from La Vega, and with its 35 meters of height it is one of the highest
waterfalls in the Dominican Republic. It is one of the two jumps of the Jimenoa river; the
other one is called Salto Jimenoa Waterfall 2.
Sanchez Ramirez (Cotuí)
The Sánchez Ramírez province of the Dominican Republic is located in the center of
the country, in the southeast of the Cibao Valley. It is limited to the north with Duarte, to
the east and south with Monte Plata, and to the west with Monsignor Nouel and La
Vega.
It´s turist areas are:

The Hatillo dam:

is one of the largest reserves of fresh water on the island that has been crucial in the
province's economy, particularly for the rice industry. It offers visitors beautiful views of
Sánchez Ramírez.

Taino Guácaras:
For caving lovers, the Taino Guácaras are caverns with Taino pictographs that possess
some archaeological and historical importance.
Dajabón
Dajabón is located in the northwest region of the Dominican Republic, on the border
with Haiti. The province is formed by two geographically distinct regions, a mountainous
region and a flat region. The mountainous region covers the entire southern part of the
province and corresponds to the part of the Central Mountain Range. The north of the
province is a flat region, corresponding to the Yaque Valley (or Cibao).
It´s turist areas are:

Nalga de maco:
The park is located in the Cordillera Central, south of Dajabón. This park is known for its
lush nature, birds and warm weather. It is a great ecotourism attraction of Dajabon.
The Nalga de Maco National Park is a protected area with an area of about 280 square
kilometers, located in the northwest of the Dominican Republic, at the western end of
the Cordillera Central. It is a mountain composed of two mountain ranges covered in its
southwest part by the only dwarf forest that owns the island of Santo Domingo.

Capotillo Monument
The monument to the Restorative Heroes, erected in the community of the municipality
of Capotillo, Loma de Cabrera, province of Dajabón, is a work that combines the art of
architecture and sculpture in a unique design in the Dominican Republic. This sanctuary
of our culture or second Altar of the Fatherland, as it has been called in prose and in
verses recited in the northwest, delights and prides the Dominicans (as) as a living
expression of the men and women who offered their lives to Change of a Nationality
and true homeland.
Esapillat
The Espaillat province of the Dominican Republic is located in the northern region of the
country, known as the Cibao. Popularly known as Moca, since this municipality is the
head of it. Its other municipalities are Cayetano Germosén, Gaspar Hernández and
Jamao al Norte.
It´s turist areas are:

Balneario el Chorro:
It is located in the Jamao municipality north of the Espaillat province. Jamao al Norte,
municipality known for its green mountains and rivers. This natural wealth has allowed
Jamao to be exploited as a sustainable tourist destination, in which you can explore its
mountains and rivers accompanied by an adventure without waste.
Rogelio Beach:
Located in Gaspar Hernandez, municipality of the Espaillat province.
In this idyllic place, in Esmeralda Bay, it is located “La Yagua”. Its fine-and-white sand
and crystal-clear waters give it the aspect of a tropical paradise. It is a good place to
spend the day wit h the family.

La Iglesia Sagrado Corazón de Jesús (The Sacred Heart of Jesus Church):

The Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in the provincial capital of Moca is the main temple
for believers in the Catholic religion of this municipality, and one of the most beautiful
churches in the Dominican Republic.
The Sacred Heart of Jesus Church presents a romantic style. Its imposing bell tower 60
meters high can be seen from every corner of the city of Moca.
Monte de la Oración:
The so-called Monte de la Oración, located on a hill in the northern part of the municipal
district of San Víctor, in the province of Espaillat, is visited every year by more than 50
thousand people from the country and abroad to rest and perform other activities.
activities, mainly religious
On the cusp of the hill there is a large cross lined with trees and flowers of different
species that make up a large garden, which is one of the main landscape attractions of
the place.

Puerto Plata
One of the main tourist destinations in the Dominican Republic is the province of Puerto
Plata, located on the north coast of the island. It is bordered to the north by the Atlantic
Ocean, to the east by the Espaillat province, to the south by the Santiago and Valverde
provinces, and to the west by the Montecristi province.
Puerto Plata has nine municipalities (San Felipe de Puerto Plata, Altamira, Guananico,
Imbert, Los Hidalgos, Luperón, Sosúa, Villa Isabela & Villa Montellano) and twelve
municipal districts.
Puerto Plata cable car:
To the south of the city of Puerto Plata, this cable car transports visitors to the top of
Isabel de Torres Mountain. With a height of more than 850 meters, you can enjoy
stunning panoramic views of the north of the Dominican Republic.

The fortress of San Felipe:

It is a historic Spanish fortress located on the north coast of the Dominican Republic
and one of the main tourist attractions in the city of San Felipe de Puerto Plata. Located
on the hill at the tip of the Puerto Plata boardwalk, the fortress protected the city from
incursions by French and English pirates and privateers.
Sosúa:
This small coastal town attracts many lovers of water sports due to its calm waters,
beautiful reefs and various species of marine fauna. During the winter, excursions are
made from Sosua Bay to observe humpback whales.

Cabarete:
Located east of Sosua, this tourist town is known by young visitors for its nightlife and
sports and adventure tourism. It stands out for the practice of kitesurfing and
windsurfing, and is currently one of the most popular surfing beaches in the Caribbean.
27 Puddles of Damajagua:
Located in the municipality of Imbert, this natural monument of the Damajagua River is
a true wonder of nature, composed of 27 jumps of various sizes. Lifeguards take visitors
to enjoy their "natural slides", cold and fresh waters, and native fauna and flora.

La Isabela:
One of the first European settlements in the New World was founded in 1494 by
Christopher Columbus and designated in honor of Queen Isabel La Católica. From the
ruins of this ancient city a historical park was built that is visited by thousands of tourists
every year.
Playa Dorada:
It´s located on the north coast of the Dominican Republic east of the city of San Felipe
de Puerto Plata. This beautiful beach is protected by coral reefs and bordered by
beautiful palm trees. It stands out for its golden sand and deep dark blue waters. Here
you will find several all-inclusive hotels, restaurants, taverns, discos and an impressive
golf course.

The Estero Hondo Marine Mammal Sanctuary:

Is a protected area of 48.36 square kilometers in the municipal district of Estero Hondo,
Puerto Plata. It is a very particular natural space where multiple marine species take
refuge, among which the Antillean manatee (Trichetus manatus) stands out.
The Amber Museum of Puerto Plata:
One of the most important museums in the world of Ambar, which reflects the richness
of the coast in relation to this fossilized vegetable resin.

El Corcovado:
Puerto Plata has a Corcovado similar to Rio de Janeiro: a statue of Jesus Christ 16
meters high, located on the mountain called Loma Isabel de Torres. You can climb to
the top by cable car and from there contemplate a fabulous panoramic view of the entire
bay of Puerto Plata.
The Mirabal Sisters province
It´s one of the main Cibao in the Dominican Republic, is located in the north center of
the country.
It was created on March 3, 1952 with the name of Salcedo Province. It was not until
November 21, 2007 when the name Mirabal Sisters was changed, in honor of the
national heroines Patria, Minerva and Teresa Mirabal who faced the regime of the tyrant
Leonidas Trujillo. The province is currently divided into three municipalities: Villa Tapia,
Tenares and Salcedo.
It´s turist areas are:

Mirabal Sisters House Museum:

The residence where the sisters Patria, Minerva and María Teresa Mirabal spent their
last ten months before their tragic deaths on November 25, 1960, is one of the biggest
attractions of this region. It was declared a museum on December 8, 1994 and whose
mission is to preserve the memory of these three women.

Ecoparque de la Paz:
An ecological space that is located in Ojo de Agua, was inaugurated on the 50th
anniversary of the death of the Mirabal Sisters. It presents a family and relaxing
environment where visitors can take walks and learn more about the flora and fauna of
our island.
La Salcedo Scientific Reserve:
It´s located in the province of the Mirabal Sisters, (former province of Salcedo). It was
declared as such by Decree 501-79. It covers an area of 41.2 square kilometers in the
northern part of that province.
It was created with the purpose of protecting the original habitat of the Salcedoa
mirabaliarum plant, an endemic species exclusive to this area.

Montecristi
In the northwest of the Dominican Republic we have the Montecristi province, known as
the Land of the Moors. It is composed of six municipalities (San Fernando de
Montecristi, Castañuelas, Guayubín, Las Matas de Santa Cruz, Pepillo Salcedo & Villa
Vásquez) and four municipal districts. It was created in 1907, previously it was part of
the Santiago province.

Cayo Arena:
A small islet located off the coast of Punta Russia and La Ensenada that has the
peculiarity of being the only coral islet in the entire Dominican Republic.

The Museum of Máximo Gómez House:

Is located in the province of Montecristi in the Dominican Republic, in this you will find
historical data and the most relevant events that occurred in your steps through life.
According to historians, José Martí came to the country at least four times and the last
of those visits made in 1895 stayed for two months in the house of General Máximo
Gómez, in Montecristi.

Montecristi National Park:

Located northwest of the Dominican Republic, Montecristi National Park is
characterized as one of the driest regions of the Caribbean island. It extends from the
border of Haiti to the beaches of Punta Rucia with an area of 550 square kilometers. It
has coastal lagoons, beaches, mangroves and a majestic limestone plateau popularly
known as the Morro de Montecristi.

El Morro:
Camel hump-shaped mountain, before the port of the city of Montecristi and the
Montecristi Beach. The origin of his name in the late fifteenth century during the first
visit of Christopher Columbus on the north coast. Columbus saw a mountain and gave it
the name of Montecristi. This mountain near the capital city of San Fernando de
Montecristi, now known as El Morro.
Santiago Rodríguez
Santiago Rodríguez is a province of the Dominican Republic, located northwest of the
country. Santiago Rodríguez is divided into the municipalities Monción, Villa de los
Almácigos and San Ignacio de Sabaneta (main municipality).
The name of this province is in honor of the military and founder of Sabaneta who was
one of the important figures of the Restoration War.
It´s turist areas are:

Armando Bermúdez National Park:

it has rivers, a large pine forest and a great variety of wildlife.

Monción Dam:
This dam is located in the municipality of Monción, province of Santiago Rodríguez, 78
kilometers west of the city of Santiago de los Caballeros. It is an earth structure with a
clay core and a height of 119 meters, the highest in the country of this type. It has
multiple purposes: services to agriculture, electricity production, human consumption,
fishing and tourism.
Samaná
The Samana peninsula is a province of the Dominican Republic located northeast of the
country. Its capital is Santa Barbara de Samaná, which is generally simply Samaná. It is
surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the north and east, on an immense coast highly
populated with coconut trees and with fine white sand beaches. The mostly
mountainous terrain with the Sierra de Samaná occupying most of the geographical
area of the province.

Rincon Beach:
It is located at a distance of about 25 km from the port of Samana. This spectacular
Caribbean beach and hidden, is one of the most beautiful beaches in the Dominican
Republic and was ranked as one of the 10 most beautiful beaches in the world by the
prestigious magazine Condé Nast Traveler. Other beaches in Las Galeras: El Valle
Beach, Jackson Beach, Moron Beach, Bonita Beach, Coson Beach, Ermitano Beach,
Fronton Beach and Breman Beach.

Cayo Levantado:
Is an islet on the Northeast coast of the island, it has a hotel, a humid forest and
magnificent beaches with white sands and refreshing waters.
Los Haitises National Park:
Is one of the main ecological tourist attractions of the Dominican Republic. Los Haitises
National Park is located in the northeast of the country, it is located south of Samaná
Bay, from Sanchez to Sabana de la Mar. The landscape, dotted with small islands, with
forested hills is a contrast to the rest of the country.

Salto El Limón:
Is a waterfall almost 40 meters high located in a green area between Las Terrenas and
Samaná. This jump is beautiful for its impressive height, its green moss that covers the
walls of the rock and the flowing water forming a translucent veil.
Maria Trinidad Sanchez
The María Trinidad Sánchez province of the Dominican Republic is located on the north
coast of the country. It is divided into four municipalities (Nagua, Cabrera, El Factor &
Río San Juan) and six municipal districts.

The Laguna el Dudú:

Is a popular ecotourism park where you can enjoy its beautiful waters and natural
environment It also has open spaces for children to play safely.

La Gran Laguna:
One of the main attractions of the María Trinidad Sánchez province is La Gran Laguna
or Laguna Perucho. It is located north of the city of Nagua, near the town of Los
Naranjos, between the Bacuí and Boba rivers.
Cabo Francés Viejo:
The Cabo Francés Viejo Natural Monument is located on the coast of the Cabrera
municipality of the María Trinidad Sánchez province, Dominican Republic, and is one of
the most visited and photographed points in this province. This natural monument is a
coastal plateau with an area of only 1.5 square kilometers.

Laguna Gri-Gri:
The name of Laguna Gri-grí was given by the abundance of that tree that grows in its
surroundings, hardwood tree typical of humid and semi humid forests.
Before 1960, according to reports, the lagoon showed itself as a stream, after a
hurricane it expanded and looks as we see it today; a lagoon fed by underground
waters and that joins the sea. It is located in the city of Río San Juan and it belongs to
the province of María Trinidad Sánchez on the north coast of the Dominican Republic.
Cities in the South
Azua, Barahona, Bahoruco, Pedernales, San Cristóbal, San José de Ocoa. Bani.

Azua
Is located in the southwest of the Dominican Republic. Most of its territory consists of a
coastal plain (specifically called El llano de Azua), surrounded by mountainous reliefs
belonging to the Central Mountain Range and ending in a bay that overlooks the
Caribbean Sea (Ocoa Bay).
The Dr. Estrada Torres Historical and Archaeological Museum:
Private museum in the history of the southern region of the Dominican Republic.

Ocoa Bay:
The Bay of Ocoa is located south of Azua, with about 9 kilometers of gray sand
beaches and turquoise waters, the beaches are: Caracoles Beach, Palmar Beach of
Ocoa Biyeya Beach, Chiquita Beach…

Barahona
Is located in the southwest of the Dominican Republic. The city of Barahona is located
on the shores of the Caribbean Sea, 170 km from Santo Domingo. It has lush
vegetation and geographical conditions that combine rivers, beaches and mountains.
Lake Enrriquillo:
Lake Enriquillo is the largest natural water reserve in the Dominican Republic and in all
the Antilles, with an area of 265 km² as of October 2011, although its area is not
constant.

San Rafael Beach:

Is a paradisiacal beach located in Barahona province, on Barahona-Enriquillo Road. It is
one of the most visited beaches in the south region of the Dominican Republic. One of
its main features is that it is connected with the river, and its fresh water mixes with the
salty waters of the sea: these two different settings are connected in there.

El Quemaíto:
Is a beautiful beach that is located just 12 kilometres away from Barahona City. Even
when its proximity to the city attracts lots of tourists it is a quiet and calm beach, which
is quite representative of the nearby fishing city.
Los Patos:
Los Patos spa characterised for having some ponds located near a beach that were
formed by Los Patos River, the shortest one in the Antilles. Its waters are so cold and
have wild waves.

Cabral Lagoon:
The Cabral or Rincon Lagoon is located between the provinces of Barahona and
Independencia, it is a wet area of 65 km2, with significant concentrations of birds,
mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates.
Bahoruco
In the southwest of the Dominican Republic is the province of Bahoruco, popularly
recognized also with the name of its head municipality, Neyba.

Bahoruco Beach:
Bahoruco Beach is located 15 kilometres south from Barahona. It is characterised for
having its shore covered with little white stones; this feature makes the beach a perfect
place for professional and amateur photographers.

The Neyba Mountain Range (Sierra de Neiba)

Is located between San Juan Valley and Neyba Valley, that separate it from Bahoruco
Mountain Range, in Independencia province. It has an extension of 100 square
kilometres in the Dominican Republic. Its prevailing type of vegetation is the humid
forest in the highest areas of these mountains, and dry forests in the lowest ones, so it
presents a varied landscape and an original mountain group.

Las Marías
Also known as just “Marías Spa”, is the most visited spa by the local people of Neyba
Town. Its crystalline waters are provided by a natural freshwater fountain and they are
very appreciated both by the inhabitants of the region and by foreign tourists, who love
to refresh into these cool waters and enjoy the welcoming and familiar atmosphere that
reigns in the spa. Its precious surroundings covered with tropical, green vegetation are
also very appreciated.

Isla Cabritos
It’s located in Enriquillo Lake, and it is the main attraction for those who visit Isla
Cabritos-Enriquillo Lake National Park. The main vegetation of the park is formed by
subtropical dry forests and spiny scrubland, since the area’s average rainfall is scarce.
Lots of birds, both aquatic and terrestrial inhabit the park, for example, flamingoes,
Florida ducks, Muscovy Ducks, and great egrets, among many more. Lots of reptiles
also inhabit the park and can be observed, for example, the American crocodile, the
rhinoceros iguana and Ricord’s iguana.

San Cristobal
Cave del Polmier:
In these dazzling caves, almost 2,000 years old, you can admire the rock art of the
indigenous people who inhabited the island before the arrival of the Spanish. The 55
caves divided into four rooms will leave you dazzled. The paintings and engravings that
can be seen here are part of the World Heritage and are one of the most important
prehistoric protected areas in the Antilles. I visited this place on a school trip. It is very
interesting and helps you know more about history.
The Cathedral of Our Lady of Consolation.
This temple, which was inaugurated in the year 1949, was an initiative of Trujillo, who
with its construction claimed to have a sacred place where he and his family could be
buried as it was customary to do in colonial times with the most distinguished
personalities of society. I had to visit this place when I was in the eighth grade at school
and it was a very good experience. It is a very beautiful Cathedral, I was able to go
down to the Trujillo’s pantheon and I remember that there was a coffin, obviously empty
and dirty, and a very strange smell in the place.

La Toma de San Cristóbal

It is a natural fresh water spa located just 6 kilometers north of the provincial capital San
Cristóbal. It was in this space during the colonial era that the first dam in the Americas
was built. I also had the opportunity to visit this space in eighth grade, on a school trip. It
is a very relaxing and natural place, very good to spend time with the family.
San Jose de Ocoa
La Presa de Jiguey
It’s located in the southeast region of the San José de Ocoa province, just 60 kilometers
from San Cristóbal and 80 kilometers from Santo Domingo. It was the first use of the
Nizao river that was inaugurated in 1992 together with the Aguacate Dam located
southeast of it.

Salto Parra
El Salto de Parra was the first public resort in the province, it has crystal clear waters
and the advantage of being close to the town, making it easy to get there on foot. A safe
place, it can be enjoyed by all members of the family and is an excellent option for
ecotourism, nature tourism or adventure.
The San José Church
Is the main religious building in Ocoa, the construction dates from 1939 and has an
impressive architectural design. At the entrance to the church lie the remains of Father
Luis Quinn, who spent 42 years of his life helping communities.

Torrente radio:

Bani
The Baní dunes
Are located on the peninsula of Las Calderas, between the towns of Matanzas, Las
Calderas and Las Salinas, in the province of Peravia, in the Dominican Republic. The
landscape of the Las Dunas de Baní Natural Monument is indescribably impressive,
both for its high mountains of white sand, and for the piles of salt that are observed
along the way.

Las Salinas de Bani

The Baní salt flats are immense esplanades full of giant mountains of salt that you can
visit on your trip to this area of the southern Dominican Republic. Here you can learn
how salt is produced and marketed that reaches hundreds of points around the world.
The Baní Cathedral
Has become, throughout these years, a benchmark of the Christian faith, since within its
impressive construction is the figure of the Virgen de Regla. The Virgen de Regla has
become a symbol of the Christian faith for Dominicans, becoming the patron saint of the
province of Peravia.

Pedernales
The Laguna de Oviedo (Oviedo Lagoon)
Is located inside Jaragua National Park. It is a 27 square-kilometre, 1.5 metre depth
wetland of a very salty water that, together with Eagles’ Bay, forms one of the park’s
main ecotourism attractions. It is inhabited by 60 aquatic bird species, crabs, iguanas,
herons, flamingoes and seagulls.
Jaragua National Park
Jaragua National Park is located in southwest Dominican Republic. Its borders are the
same as Xaragua’s chiefdom, which is one of the Taíno territorial divisions where it is
possible to find a series of caverns that contain Taíno pictograms. Some of the park’s
caverns are El Guanal, La Poza and Mongó. They contain a huge number of pictograms
and petroglyphs.

Bahía de las Águilas (Eagles’ Bay)

Is located inside Jaragua National Park, in the western end of Pedernales province.
One of the Dominican Republic’s most beautiful beaches is located there.
For me, this is one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen in my short life and I
consider it my favorite. Its waters are super crystalline, not very salty. the view is
wonderful and more when the sun goes down. I definitely do not regret traveling so far
to live that incredible experience. I've been there twice and it's always been like the first
time.
Here are some photos I took:
My Favorite one.