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A fascinating country, the Dominican Republic offers many experiences for those who visit, from outstanding beaches, a multitude of watersports, and eco-tourism experiences to exciting nightlife and rich culture, the treasures of the island are yours to explore.
Just a 10-minute drive from the main area of Casa de Campo is the amazing architectural wonder, the Altos de Chavon village. In 1970´s, Altos de Chavon was created of hand crafted stone, iron & wood as a cultural center for the Dominican people. Today with its cobblestone streets, stone carvings, cool fountains, shady pathways and Spanish architecture, Altos de Chavon is home to many restaurants, boutiques, Art Gallery, St. Stanislaus Church, Altos de Chavon School of Design affiliated with Parsons School of Design in NY, and a 5,000 seat Grecian style amphitheatre!
Village attractions also include Archeological Regional Museum with its pre-Columbian artifacts of the islands´ native Taino Indians, and the Amber World Museum, where guests learn the fascinating story of the national gemstone of the Dominican Republic, from its discovery and the legends surrounding it to the present value and international appreciation. At Ateliers, an art studio directed by internationally famous designer Emilio Robba, guests can watch as local artists create masterful pieces of art in floral and natural designs, and can select from a wide variety available for purchase at the adjacent boutique.
For those in search of one-of-a-kind gifts and treasures, the shops & boutiques at Altos de Chavon and Casa de Campo Marina will not disappoint. You can buy everything from inexpensive trinkets and Dominican crafts to beautiful handcrafted native woods, original art and elegant home accessories, or excellent cigars and wines, to fabulous island fashions and fine jewelry, featuring 16th and 17th century Spanish coins from sunken ships! You can even go home with a key to a new luxury yacht or your own Casa de Campo villa!
The nearby town of La Romana, in addition to its duty free zones, sugar mills, and popular markets, also features the amazing "Las Maravillas Cave". A natural museum, this 100,000 year old cave has more than 250 pre-Columbian cave drawings created by the Taino Indians, and spectacular stalactites and stalagmites that were created over thousands of years! You can also visit a fishing village, a cigar factory and learn more about the local lifestyle.
DR beaches are widely celebrated as being among the world´s best with more than 1,000 miles of pristine white sand, palm trees and crystal clear blue waters. Laze in the sun or enjoy a variety of watersports -snorkel or dive in the incredibly clear waters to see centuries-old ship wrecks and a variety of colorful and exotic marine life, windsurf in the strong surf and powerful winds off one of the many gentle stretches of beach, experience diverse ecological environments ranging from desert to tropical rain forest by boat over many miles of coast, and enjoy exceptional fishing for dozens of species of prized fish.
Enjoy a sea of watersports at Casa de Campos´ private Minitas Beach, just minutes from the main area! Or the beautiful beaches of Playa Blanca, Catalina, Saona and Palmilla and are just a short boat ride away. Go with your family, friends or for a romantic getaway to enjoy palm-fringed powdery white sand beaches with crystalline waters. Part of the government protected nature reserve, Parque Nacional del Este; the seas around the island beaches of Catalina, Saona and Palmilla are rich in wildlife, with many species of birds and tropical marine fish.
Santo Domingo, the oldest city in the Americas and capital of the country is a great historical city to tour. The historic enclave known as the Colonial City, covers only one square mile (3 sq km), but inside the walls are dozens of historical buildings and sites, including palaces, forts, museums, and churches; and parks, plazas, statues and monuments. A walking tour of these fascinating buildings takes at least three hours through cobbled streets where once walked Christopher Columbus, Fernando Cortez and Francis Drake. Visit the oldest Cathedral in the Americas and the western hemisphere, Cathedral of Santa Maria. Built circa 1523, in late Gothic and Renaissance styles and for hundreds of years, this Cathedral is said to have contained the remains of Christopher Columbus and his son Diego, until they were moved to a new location at the Faro de Colon. The Columbus Lighthouse Monument
(Faro de Colon) was built in the early 1990s to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Columbus' arrival in the New World. The building is 693ft (211m) long and built in the shape of a cross at a 45-degree angle. It houses what the Dominican Republic claims are the remains of Columbus himself and is fitted with intense lights which project the image of the cross into the sky at night. The Alcazar Palace, home of Diego Columbus, son of Christopher Columbus was built in 1514. The neo-classical renaissance National Pantheon was built as a Jesuit Church, served many purposes over the years, and today, it is the final resting place for many of the country´s greatest hero´s including Duarte, Sanchez and Melia. You will find great shopping at the Columbus Plaza and the newer built areas of the city that features the Presidential Palace and the Cultural Square, a vast green square located in the heart of the city which serves as the city's cultural and artistic showcase, being fronted by a cluster of four museums, as well as the National Theater. The museums are the Museum of Modern Art, the Museum of History and Geography, the Museum of Natural History and the Museum of Dominican Man. The National Theater runs a full program of opera, ballet, music and drama productions.
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