Lets begin with the Monument . The Monument is in Parts open for Public you can go up till the Crown but it is only for People with good Conditions.Going up the Steps you can see in different Windows Parts of the Dominican History . At the End you will be pleased with a look around Santiago from the Base under the Monument Top . Around the monument the People from Santiago go to have a Night out with their Family sitting open air , some bring Music with and have a Drink . It is some you have to do if in Santiago . One Site of the Monument has the look to the Autopista Duarte the Highway to Santo Domingo . and the Theatre of Cibao and his gardens . standing look at it left hand site you are able to see the hotel Matum the oldest Hotel in the City this Hotel is also a Historic place .... but we talk now about the monument the Avenida las Carreras left hand site is the Main Street to get into Santiago crossing the City Center . on your right hand site are some Restaurants and bars as o at the Front site . Nightlife pulse here . The Monument is also the Area for big Events and The Carnival Parade starts here . So in February is a must to go for People who want enjoy Street carnival . Some Street sellers sell Junk Food and one of the Attraction are the ride with an horse-drawn carriage, it is Fun . Take care of your Wallets and do not go late Night because this Place is known for robbery . So if there is crowd no Problem but late Night with very view People do not walk...
Read moreA nice place to go and it is also having a museum inside going up the steps to the highest Point you need good conditions . there are on every level historic windows showing parts of the history . once at the platform you can look at the highway Duarte with leads to Santo Domingo and the Gran Theatro de Cibao with his Gardens . Place for many Culture actions also sometime a fair. looking at the Grand Theatre you also see the lights of the oldest Town Hotel of Santiago where also History has been written . on two Streets around the monument you have Restaurants and Bars . Nightlive pulse here. people from Santiago climb up at night to the monument to sit there and have some drinks they carry and enjoy the view. Some do a Ride with a horse drawn carriage you can rent also for other occasions . I February the monument area is where the big carnival parades start . At late Nighttime you need to be carefull when the place goes empty and only a view of People arround there it is Time if the Thiefs . Roberies are nothing strange here. So to be sure move with many People or if you come out of one of the bars or night clubs late go...
Read moreFresh, Windy, Historic and. Surrounded by restaurants, hotels, malls and other places of interest. Right in the center of the city and about 10-15 minutes away from the international airport. easy to get to with plenty public parking. Buy the ticket at the main entrance to go up yo the 5th floor where you can enjoy a wonderful 360 degrees view of the city and mountains. Your ticket will help to maintain the cleaning and other areas like the green area etc. Many guys (seller of beer) will approach you to sell you a refreshing beer, go ahead and enjoy it. It’s a secure place and don’t panic if you see law enforcement driving around even in motorcycles or walking, it helps to keep the city even safer. Did I mention the rides on the horse in carriage? Don’t miss it, I love it at night :) it’s romantic and tradition of the city itself. The city is becoming more attractive because in the pass year or two to the date, many changes in the architecture have occurred. New high rises and better public ground transportation are being built, the value has grown and it’s a perfect time to invest for...
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