Category: Cultural Events

Cultural Events / Dominican Republic / Puerto Plata / Taino

October 6, 2019

The Taino in Dominican Republic

(Updated November 20th, 2023). The Taino, first original settlers of Hispaniola Island, now Dominican Republic. When Christopher Columbus found the American continent back in October 12, 1492 he was under the impression of being at or close to India,...

Art / Cultural Events / Dominican Republic / Sosua

July 6, 2015

The Artist in His Atelier: Leo Diaz

Caribbean artists are mostly known for their signature phases in color and concept, but few are born with an innate dominance of perceptual depth as Leo Diaz. On a quick visit to his studio a few days ago we were...

Cultural Events / Dominican Republic / Puerto Plata

March 24, 2015

Photos of Puerto Plata Carnival 2015

Tradition continues, and as each year Puerto Plata hosted its provincial Carnival of multicolored costumes, depicting its cultural heritage dating back hundreds of years. Local Dominican and tourists enjoyed the day long parade set across the ocean drive avenue...