Bonao

Winner of two awards for sculpture in the prestigious E. León Jimenes Art Contest, Cristian Tiburcio has turned every single space in his own home in Bonao into a work of art, Gaudí style. Walls, [...]

This museum, cultural center and art school was founded by one of the greatest Dominican painters of all time, the late Cándido Bidó. Large murals mark the entrance to the center and gift shop. [...]

Extraordinary award-winning artists exhibit their sculptures in precious wood in the style of 16th century Spanish artists. Visits to the artists’ workshops can be arranged at the center. La Gran [...]

Each February, in celebration of Carnival, Bonao features its own unique characters parading to the beat of the carnival drums on Sundays. Bonao carnival characters include the Santos de Palo, [...]

The Complejo Ecoturístico Río Blanco, 17 miles (27 km) from Bonao, promotes rural, cultural and adventure tourism. Located by the Blanco River, it has youth hostel-style accommodations with [...]

The Jima River falls are popular with locals. A trail through dense tropical forests makes it easy to enjoy three of the nine falls in the Reserva Científica Las Neblinas, a scientific reserve [...]

Short and flat, the course was built for the executives of the large Falconbridge mining company in the city of Bonao. It was designed by an assistant to Robert Trent Jones, Sr. who also designed [...]

Bonao is all about highway shopping. Check out the souvenir shop at Típico Bonao and buy sweets at Miguelina. The Santos de Palo also sell their outstanding art at La Gran Parada. Plaza Jacaranda [...]

The biggest restaurants in Bonao are on the highway. Típico Bonao, Miguelina and Plaza Jacaranda have been in operation for many years satisfying Dominican food cravings and providing clean rest [...]