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not so much one shop, but a series of shops, the pedestrian mall known as 'el conde' is the centre of town, with the main shops and people on the streets also trying to sell souvenirs etc. on the el conde you will mainly come across stores selling fashion, cd's, souvenirs, and more fashion (some of it somewhat tragic!) for the locals it is THE main drag, the place to be seen, to hang around, i suppose the DR version to the american mall. it is also here that homesick tourists can grab a piece of KFC chicken, or a pizza from Pizza Hut. (which i gladly did not take part in!) for those in the market for jewellery, there are also numerous places along el conde selling amber and larimar pieces. Leave a Comment Theme: Women's Clothes
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| | | | Shops of "Santeria": Interesting experience | Tip Rating: | | | | |
My friend and I could hardly believe it when we found the first shop of "santeria". In case you didn't know, "Santeria" is like voodoo or spiritism. A Creole religion, widespread on Caribbean countries, Brazil, etc... that mixed Catholic saints with old African divinities venered by the slaves that were brought to these lands. This shop was tiny, next to Mercado Modelo. Please don't go there just for fun, it's a serious belief for many people. But very interesting experience if you go there with respect and open mind (and eyes!) The owner patiently explained us what all these strange things were for. Interestingly, the most accessible items were the less "dangerous" things he did not mind to sell to anyone who wanted them, even if the purchase was just for fun/curiosity. He even said us that some of the items were just for fun, some without any real "power". You can find there sprays to get your car or house free of bad spirits. Soap or perfume to attract your love, to ear more money... or any purpose you can imagine. However, things that were not convenient to be handled by inexpert hands were kept in closed cabinets. Quite mysterious. .
We left the place with a few small bottles of "love perfume" to bring as gift to our friends.... I would had buy the "bad-spirits cleaner for cars" if they had it in a smaller size! Leave a Comment Theme: OtherAddress: Near Mercado Modelo
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The main exports from the Dominican Republic include sugar, cocoa and tobacco. The cigars are among the best. You can find small and fine cigar shops on Mella Avenue, near the Modelo Market. Leave a Comment Theme: Local Craft
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