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Jan 2023
Whale Watching Season
Watch the 1,500 to 2,000 whales that migrate to the waters of the Samaná Bay on a guided boat tour or from the land at the observatory in Punta Balandra. The official whale-watching season runs from mid-January to March, but tours are available as long as whales are in the bay.
Feb 2023
Punta Cana Carnival 2023
Punta Cana Carnival features the best representation of national and international groups, integrated by more than 1,500 people. With excellent organization and security, it creates an unforgettable family gathering and integration for the entire community, bringing together around 20,000 people. The emblematic “Musas de Punta Cana” are a group of more than 25 women of the community, who design their unique costumes, drawing inspiration from the native fauna and alluding to elements such as the sun, the sea, and nature,…
La Vega Carnival 2023
On February 5, 12, 19, 26 and 27, La Vega becomes a carnival for more than a million visitors. Its 2,000 Diablos Cojuelos (Limping Devils), troupes, floats and the most prominent artists will complement the cultural offer. Six national and international artists of different genres will perform simultaneously from 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. every Sunday. You can enjoy the outstanding characters Los Africanos, Los Indios, Roba la Gallina, Se Me Muere Rebeca, Diablos Cojuelos, Califé y La Muerte en…
Puerto Plata Carnival 2023
The Puerto Plata carnival is held every Sunday in February at the Malecón Avenue (boardwalk) and in the city streets. The spectators have fun and enjoy the parade of the colorful floats and troupes with costumes, music, popular dances, different manifestations of art and culture, which reflect our cultural identity. Each year the organizers of the carnival, choose King Momo, who represents the person of the city that has struggled the most to maintain their traditions and concerts are held.…
Santiago Carnival 2023
Every Sunday of the month of February, the carnival parades are held along the avenue Las Carreras towards the Monument with colorful floats and troupes to the rhythm of merengue. For the parade, the locals wear Diablos Cojuelos masks (Limping Devils) and disguises with mirrors and rattles. The devils carry inflated leather balloons that they use to make their way through the crowds. These costumes are considered works of art. In Santiago, the local artisans carry out a mask contest…
Bonao (Monseñor Nouel) Carnival 2023
The most attractive character of the carnival of Bonao is the “Macarao”, which has an animal face and is the figure that every year the population expects to see parading through the streets of the town. Come celebrate the carnival with parades and concerts at Duarte Park every Sunday of February. The regional parade will take place on March 12. Bonao has 58 groups and troupes that renew their costumes each year, among which are Roba la Gallina, Los Indios…
Bonyé in the Colonial City
Grupo Bonyé returns with free presentations every Sunday with all the flavor and joy that characterizes them, to the Ruins of San Francisco in the Colonial City of Santo Domingo from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The repertoire of Grupo Bonyé has more than 300 songs, including boleros, guaracha, montuno, traditional son, salsa, and merengue, in addition to having rescued the salve and the best of Afro-Antillean music.
Bonyé in the Colonial City
Grupo Bonyé returns with free presentations every Sunday with all the flavor and joy that characterizes them, to the Ruins of San Francisco in the Colonial City of Santo Domingo from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The repertoire of Grupo Bonyé has more than 300 songs, including boleros, guaracha, montuno, traditional son, salsa, and merengue, in addition to having rescued the salve and the best of Afro-Antillean music.
Procigar Festival 2023
Procigar Festival is an unforgettable experience in the cigar industry, combining educational opportunities, entertainment, and a large number of exclusive premium cigars. It promotes the Dominican tobacco industry strengthening our current position as exporters of the finest premium cigars in the world. Meet and get to know the most recognized Master Blenders worldwide. The event offers a circuit of simultaneous tours where guests can participate in guided visits to world’s biggest and most exclusive premium cigar factories and tobacco fields,…
Bonyé in the Colonial City
Grupo Bonyé returns with free presentations every Sunday with all the flavor and joy that characterizes them, to the Ruins of San Francisco in the Colonial City of Santo Domingo from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The repertoire of Grupo Bonyé has more than 300 songs, including boleros, guaracha, montuno, traditional son, salsa, and merengue, in addition to having rescued the salve and the best of Afro-Antillean music.
