Columbus Lighthouse

Built in the shape of a cross, the Columbus Lighthouse stands on the eastern end of Santo Domingo. The remains of Christopher Columbus are located at this site, which also serves as a mausoleum and museum. The lighthouse was designed by Scottish architect Joseph Gleave and built during the administration of President Joaquin Balaguer to […]

Chocolate tour in Kahkow Experience

Operated by one of the country’s leading cocoa exporters, this part museum, part chocolate factory, located in the heart of historic Las Damas Street, offers a comprehensive overview of the Dominican Republic’s thriving cocoa industry. The multimedia presentation includes a holographic theater, as well as a guided walk through the various rooms and visual displays, […]