On this captivating tour of Santiago de los Caballeros' museums, we'll immerse ourselves in the city's history, tradition, and art by exploring the most prominent expositions in the city.
Tour Options
When making your reservation, you can choose from the following options, both of which include hotel pickup, minibus transportation, an English-speaking guide, and admission to the museums visited. Below, you'll find the specific details of each option:
Half-Day Tour (3 hours and 15 minutes)
We'll collect you from your hotel and embark on this adventure through Santiago de los Caballeros' museums. Are you ready to uncover Dominican culture through its art?
Our first stop will be the Centro Cultural Eduardo León Jimenes, locally known as Centro León. Here, we'll encounter prominent contemporary works addressing themes like ecology and the city's history.
Afterward, we'll venture into the historic center of Santiago de los Caballeros, where we'll enjoy a 35-minute guided tour to discover its principal landmarks. To further immerse ourselves in the local culture, we'll visit Bader Bar for a quipe tasting. Curious about quipes? They're sure to captivate your taste buds!
Our next destination is the Fortaleza de San Luis, a historically significant site that sheds light on the evolution of Santiago de los Caballeros. After a brief pause, we'll explore the Murals of Santiago in Los Pepines, a major tourist attraction in the Dominican Republic's second-largest city.
To conclude our journey, we'll visit the Museum of the Monument to the Heroes of the Restoration. Here, we'll delve into the site's importance and its significance for Santiago. We'll also relish a 360º panoramic view of the city—an experience you won't want to miss!
Following three hours and 15 minutes of exploration, we'll return you to your hotel.
Tour times: 9 am and 2 pm
Full-Day Tour (7 hours)
Upon picking you up from your hotel, we'll proceed to Tabacalera La Aurora, the Dominican Republic's oldest cigar factory. Over the course of an hour, we'll uncover the secrets of a family that has transformed this tobacco factory into one of Santiago de los Caballeros' great symbols.
Next, we'll visit the Eduardo León Jimenes Cultural Center. Following our exploration, we'll head to a local bar for a delectable traditional meal—an ideal way to recharge.
Our journey continues through the historic center of Santiago, with a stroll through the heart of the city, culminating at the Fortaleza de San Luis. The full-day tour will also take us to the Murals of Los Pepines, the Museum of the Monument to the Heroes of the Restoration, and naturally, another quipe tasting—a jam-packed experience indeed!
After seven hours of discovery, we'll transport you back to your hotel, concluding the tour.
Tour time: 9 am
Please note
On Mondays, the Centro Cultural León Jimenes and the Museo de la Fortaleza de San Luis are closed. Instead, we'll visit the Botanical Garden.
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