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willd taxi

willd taxi, Santiago de los Caballeros

 CARIBBEANLADY Says:  its easy to get a taxi because they are available 24/7 anywhere within walking distant. if you do not mind the fast driving you will be where you want to go in 10-15 min. they drive like they are on the indy 500.my trip and experience in the taxi getting from point A-B was... 

Tabacalera - tobacco company

Tabacalera - tobacco company, Santiago de los Caballeros

 lwolf02 Says:  The Tabacalera is a company that makes cigars and I believe cigarettes. They give free tours or at least used to. I found it very interesting to hear where the tobacco came from, see how it is dried and rolled. 

Monumento a Los Héroes de la Restauración

Monumento a Los Héroes de la Restauración, Santiago de los Caballeros

 ValbyDK Says:  Monument a los Héroes de la Restauración (Monument to the Restoration) is located on a hill in the middle of Santiago. The monument is 67 meters and was built in 1940 by Dictator Rafael Trujillo to honour himself, but after his death it was renamed to honour those who lost... 

Restaurants  

SPAGHETTI DOMINICAN STYLE!

SPAGHETTI DOMINICAN STYLE!, Santiago de los Caballeros

 REYNALDOPICHARDO Says:  SPAGHETTI DOMINICAN STYLE!A perfect prescription for a light supper. Time: 35 MinsIt serves: 4 personsPrior preparation: does Not require prior preparation. Ingredients:>1 lb of spaghetti>1/4 lb. of Dominican Salami(or your choice)>1/4 cup of Parmessan... 

NINOS ENVUELTOS

NINOS ENVUELTOS, Santiago de los Caballeros

 REYNALDOPICHARDO Says:  wrapped Boy -NINOS ENVUELTOSA delicious snack that can be served like a light meal as well. Time: 40 MinsIt serves: 6 personsPrior preparation: Separate the leaves of the cabbage. bring water to a boiling point in a pot, remove from the heat and submerge the leaves in the... 

LASAGNA DOMINICAN STYLE!!!

LASAGNA DOMINICAN STYLE!!!, Santiago de los Caballeros

 REYNALDOPICHARDO Says:  Lasagna Dominican Style!!!It serves: 4 personsIngredients:>9 Strips of lasagna (better fresh)>1 lb of Grated mozzarella For the Fill:>2 lbs of Ground Beef>2 Tablespoons of olive oil>2 Tablespoons of Tomato paste >1 Small diced onion>Black Pepper... 

AT HOME: LOCRIO DE PICA PICA!!!!!!!

AT HOME: LOCRIO DE PICA PICA!!!!!!!, Santiago de los Caballeros

 REYNALDOPICHARDO Says:  LOCRIO DE PICA PICA(sardines in hot sauce with rice )This Dominican dish although humble is a good choice when the kitchen has a limited budget, and it's one of the two most popular typical spicy Dominican dishes.Time: 35 Mins It serves: 4 persons Prior preparation: does Not... 

At the dinner table: PLATANOS

At the dinner table: PLATANOS, Santiago de los Caballeros

 REYNALDOPICHARDO Says:  The Platanos, green bananas, are the dominican staple in all tipical dishes, something of a cult following! LOLIf you can make it with Platanos, bets are it was done a long time ago here, even Plantain juice!!!, and it's very tasty, since it's a fibre rich item, you can bet... 

WHITE RICE DOMINICAN STYLE!!

WHITE RICE DOMINICAN STYLE!!, Santiago de los Caballeros

 REYNALDOPICHARDO Says:  WHITE RICE DOMINICAN STYLE!White rice is the base of the majority of the Dominican menus.Time: 35 MinsIt serves: 4 personsPrior preparation: Not prior preparation is necessary. Ingredients:>4 cups of rice>6 cups of water>5 Tablespoons of oil>1 Teaspoon of... 

YANIQUEQUES!!!!!!!!!!!!

YANIQUEQUES!!!!!!!!!!!!, Santiago de los Caballeros

 REYNALDOPICHARDO Says:  YaniquequesThis is a Snack very typical of our country. You can buy it in all places and towns in the Dom. Rep.Time: 20 MinsIt serves: 8 persons Ingredients:>2 cups of wheat flour >1 Teaspoon of Sodium Bicarbonate>1/2 Cup of cold water(you won't use all of... 

CHOW FAN DOMINICAN STYLE

CHOW FAN DOMINICAN STYLE, Santiago de los Caballeros

 REYNALDOPICHARDO Says:  At the request of the VT readers I have included the Dominican version of Chow Fan.Time: 35 Mins It serves: 4 persons Prior preparation: Cut the pork chops into small pieces. Ingredients: > 3 Cups of cooked white rice (Dominican Style, posted here).> 1 lb. of boneless... 

Nightlife  

froguitos and any bar in Santiago DR: nighttime, Santiago and DR

froguitos and any bar in Santiago DR: nighttime, Santiago and DR, Santiago de los Caballeros

 eduardopagan Says:  I'm dominican and colombian at the same time so if you are a girl and trying to have a good night out in santiago DR you are up for a challenge. First do not go out unless you have a very dominican lookig guy next to you. Dominicans are very machistas so if you look not from... 

AMBIS: CLUBBING IN SANTIAGO

AMBIS: CLUBBING IN SANTIAGO, Santiago de los Caballeros

 nvschick Says:  AMBIS! OFF THE HOOK. BEST BANDS AND GREAT MUSIC. DOMINCANS KNOW HOW TO PARTY. MOSTLY NATIVES AND THAT'S THE BEST PART. ALOT OF GOOD LOOKING PEOPLE. MOSTLY PEOPLE FROM THE STATES PARTY THERE. CASUAL. YOU CAN'T LOOK LIKE A TIGERE. YOU GOT TO DRESS TO IMPRESS. 

Local Customs  

LOCAL BILLS

LOCAL BILLS, Santiago de los Caballeros

 REYNALDOPICHARDO Says:  THE RD$ 100 PESOS BILL, EASY TO SPOT IN THE BRIGHT COLORS!SINCE THE DOMINICAN ECONOMY WENT INTO A TAILSPIN THESE BILLS ARE LIKE CARRYING CHANGE IN YOUR POCKET!WHEN THE DOLLAR GOES UP, PRICES GO UP, WHEN THE DOLLAR GOES DOWN PRICES STAY UP!!!! LOL!!!!!!!!!!!AHHHHH THE... 

LOCAL BILLS

LOCAL BILLS, Santiago de los Caballeros

 REYNALDOPICHARDO Says:  THE RD$ 5 PESOS BILL, GOING , GOING, GONE!NO LONGER IN CIRCULATION, THEY ARE PRESENT AS COINS, AND THOSE ARE SELDOM USED!!!I USED TO BUY A TRUCK LOAD WITH IT WHEN I WAS LIVING THERE BACK IN 1986!!!! 

Tourist Traps  

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

UNDER CONSTRUCTION, Santiago de los Caballeros

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Off The Beaten Path  

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

UNDER CONSTRUCTION, Santiago de los Caballeros

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Sports & Outdoors  

Baseball

Baseball, Santiago de los Caballeros

 ValbyDK Says:  If you're in Santiago you must go and see a baseball game. The local team is Águilas Cibaeñas and they actually won the championship and the Caribbean World Series in 2007 (and it looks that they do it again this year). There's a fantastic atmosphere in the stadium during... 

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UNDER CONSTRUCTION

UNDER CONSTRUCTION, Santiago de los Caballeros

 REYNALDOPICHARDO Says:  UNDER CONSTRUCTION BY ARTURO 

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

UNDER CONSTRUCTION, Santiago de los Caballeros

 REYNALDOPICHARDO Says:  UNDER CONSTRUCTION BY ARTURO 

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 SANTIAGO DE LOS 30 CABALLEROS - The city of Santiago de Los 30 Caballeros is situated on the bank of Yaque del Norte River, in the heart of the fertile Valle del Cibao. Whether founded in 1494 by Christopher Columbus (as some... 

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SANTIAGO DE LOS 30 CABALLEROS

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  The city of Santiago de Los 30 Caballeros is situated on the bank of Yaque del Norte River, in the heart of the fertile Valle del Cibao. Whether founded in 1494 by Christopher Columbus (as some...... 

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Santiago

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  Santiago de los Caballeros (or simply Santiago) was founded in 1495 during the first wave of European colonization of the New World. The original colony was in the city of Jacagua, but after an... 

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Santiago de los Caballero, la Ciudad Corazon

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 Lugar donde se libro la batalla para la Restauracion de nuestra independencia de la fuerzas Espanola. 

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The Gentleman's City

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Santiago de los Caballeros. I'd love to share with you the 0 tips I've written, the 1 photo uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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Santiago La Ciudad Corazón!!

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 Monumento a los heroes de la Restauración!! 

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