Must-see attractions in Santiago

  • Centro León

    Santiago

    This large, modern museum, built with the tobacco wealth of the León Jimenez family, is a world-class institution with an impressive collection of…

  • La Aurora Parque Industrial

    Santiago

    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…

  • Casa del Arte

    Santiago

    This small gallery displays Dominican painting, photography and sculpture. Some nights of the week a film club meets to screen art-house and Hollywood…

  • Centro de la Cultura de Santiago

    Santiago

    Though not much to look at from the outside, the Centro de la Cultura de Santiago, a half-block from Parque Duarte, offers a regular program of musical…

  • Catedral de Santiago Apóstol

    Santiago

    Santiago’s cathedral, opposite the southern side of Parque Duarte, was built between 1868 and 1895 and is a combination of Gothic and neoclassical styles…

  • Palacio Consistorial

    Santiago

    On the western side of Parque Duarte is the former town hall and a small museum devoted to the city’s colorful history. If you’re here during Carnival,…

  • Fortaleza San Luis

    Santiago

    Built in the late 17th century, the Fortaleza San Luis operated as a military stronghold until the 1970s, when it was converted into a prison. Renovated…

  • La Flor Dominicana

    Santiago

    A cigar factory in Tamboril that offers free tours to anybody who shows up. It's off Calle Real Tamboril.

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