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Top 10 Dominican Christmas Traditions 2024

MegaAdventures — Tue, 03 Dec 2019 01:44:30 +0000

Hello Travelers!!

Firstly, today, I am writing this blog with a fantastic view of Sosúa bay. A must place to visit when traveling to Puerto Plata: clear blue waters, yellow sand, and one of the best deep-fried fish and piña Colada! You can check some of our previous blogs, with suggestions about beaches, food, or drinks to try while traveling here!

Christmas is in the air! December has arrived with its shorter and fresher-cooler days (yes, we Dominicans sometimes even wear sweaters!).

This time, I would like to share with you some of the top 10 Dominican Christmas traditions, hope you can enjoy some of them with us, welcome to the Dominican Republic traditions!

Dominican Christmas – Christmas Dinner

This time of the year, the most crucial night is Christmas eve (December 24th), when most of the Dominican Families get together to enjoy a family dinner.

The Christmas dinner menu tends to be always the same one: MORO (Rice with black beans), roasted pork, Pasteles en Hoja (and kind of plantain pie filled with meat and raisings, covered in a plantain leave), Potato salad, gummy fruits, apples, grapes and Ponche (rum cream drink) also a traditional drink for these days.

Dominican Christmas (Chritsmas Carols – Dominican Way)

Dominicans are known for their joy and inner music. So at Christmas time, we love to let it flow! With the AGUINALDOS people, kids and friends tend to go to homes and play instruments and sing Christmas carol songs at the home’s doors.

The homeowners tend to invite them to hot tea, chocolate, or some Christmas candies to eat. Some street kids also tend to do it for a tip.

Another way of carols is the MAÑANITAS, which used to be also people signing songs, but lately is more a music truck playing Christmas songs between 2-5 AM to wake you up with Christmas melodies.

Dominican Christmas – Home and Neighborhood Décor

Dominican love to decorate with ornaments! We love it that much, that generally people start decorating their homes in early November, and leave all decors until the end of January.

Also, neighbors get together and decorate their neighborhood streets. Sometimes there is even some competition trying to see which neighborhood has the best décor in town.

Angelito / Diablito ( Secret Angel Gifts Game)

This is one of the traditions that I personally enjoy the most. Even though having our 13th salary bonus (yes, Laboral law make all Dominicans to receive a 13th salary in December). We love gifts so much, that sometimes there is no way to give something to everyone, so an excellent way to exchange presents with friends, family and/or co-workers is playing ANGELITO (Secret angel).

The game consists of creating a list of names of the people playing, each one takes one name, and you give a present to that person you got in your paper.

A funnier version of the game is adding the DIABLITO (Devilish Secret angel). It is basically the same as above adding more days of playing, the few firsts days, you give your secret friend some JOKE gifts (for example, in one occasion my secret angel was someone with a new meat distribution company, and I gave him a Live chick, as my “initial investment” to the business).

After several days playing Jokes, you give your official ANGELITO gift, and is when you get to discover who was the one playing jokes at you!

Misa del Gallo

For Catholic devotes, the religion of the majorities in DR, people tend to go to the MISA DEL GALLO, a special Mass done at 12AM on the 25th, to celebrate the birth of Baby Jesus.

Christmas Gifts for Kids

Dominican kids, depending of the area of the country, receive unique gifts by different magical friends: Baby Jesus (December 25th), Santa Claus (December 25th), Magic Kings (January 6th) and not much used lately, but sometimes also Vieja Belen (January 21st., which is also the same day we celebrate the Virgen de la Altagracia day).

There is also a beauty tradition of many families, companies, public and private organizations that recollect kids’ gifts and bring them to the less fortunate neighborhoods in town. Other groups bring presents on Christmas day to the kids that are in the hospitals.

Dominican Christmas – Seasonal Fruits and Candy Street Stands

As Dominicans tends to eat grapes, apples, mandarins, sweet gummies, and many dry nuts, a lot of people place some street stands to sell those goods, and once you start seeing them, is when you say Christmas has begun!!

Roasted Pork Street Stands

Yes, it is not Christmas if you don’t eat Roasted pork. (It is like Turkey for Americans in their thanksgiving day). Our roasted pork take HOURS to be ready, so you’ll see a lot of people cooking their porks, and you can go and get it ready to eat and buy it by pieces or pounds.

Business and Social Christmas Parties and Dinners

The majority of the big companies prepare a big party and/or Dinner for all of their employees. A way to show their appreciation for their hard work. In those dinner/ parties, the menu tends to be the Christmas dinner menu. And the companies tend to raffle many great gifts for their employees.

Many groups of friends get together to celebrate Christmas too. So we end up having a full agenda of events with almost a celebration every day of the month. Definitely not a month to be on a diet (lousy joke, hahaha).

Christmas Basket Gifts

Another unique tradition is to give a Christmas basket as a gift; those baskets tend to have many of the goods that Dominican eat or drink on their Christmas day.

Many companies sometimes decide not to do a party, but to help with their employees’ Christmas dinner by offering this kind of gift. Mandatory items in these baskets are some traditional gummy candies, some apples and grapes, some classic Christmas cake or panettone, and of course, any alcoholic drinks like Rum, Ponche, Wine, Cider or Champagne.

As you can see above, for Dominicans Christmas = Share and joy! So we hope you can share some of our warm heartful traditions with us and can take home great memories of the way we celebrate it.

Don’t stay in your hotel, go out and take some pictures of the Christmas details listed above, how many can you find?

EVENTS AND THINGS TO DO IN PUERTO PLATA

And now even more events coming on the way in DECEMBER 2019 in Puerto Plata, go out and share some of your time with the folk!

Every Day – POP CINEMAS at Playa Dorada Plaza – Movies.
Also, every Tuesday – Bohemian Night Old Romantic music) + 2×1 Mojito’s night at MECLAO Rooftop Lounge.
Every Thursday – TBT Night (Previous years’ Hits) at MECLAO Rooftop Lounge.
Also, every Thursday – Live Saxo Music at Casa 40 – 8:00 PM.
Every Thursday and Saturday – Live Music at Green Jack – 8:00 PM.
Also, every Friday – Karaoke and Great Ambiance at VITT’s (Umbrella street) – 9:00 PM.
Every Saturday: Sosua Artisan Market at Park las Flores, Sosua. From 4:00-10:00 PM.
Every Sunday – Peña del Cigar (Cigar smoking club) at Green Jack – 11:00 AM.
Every Sunday – Family Evening at Vitt’s Umbrella Street – Characters for kids – 6:00 PM.
Every Sunday – Karaoke + 3×2 Coronas at Lust AfterWork – 8:00 PM.
Every Wednesday – December Month – Dewars’ Drinks night – 2xRD250 – at Lust Afterwork – All night.

Further, in December

Every Friday – December Month – Coronas’ Drinks night – 2xRD250 – at Lust Afterwork – All night.
Every Sunday – December Month – Dewars Drinks night – 2×3 – at Lust Afterwork – All night.
Saturday Dec 7^th, Charity golf tournament – Playa Dorada Golf Club – 8 AM.
Moreover, saturday Dec 7^th, theatrical Play “Dialogo de los Angeles” at teatro Ivan Garcia – 8 PM.
Saturday Dec 7^th, Dancing day at LUST After Work.- 10 PM.
Sunday Dec 8^th, Audivisual Play “Mirando pa’ otro lao” at Luperon Museum – 7PM.
Friday Dec 13^th, ZEO MUÑOZ Concert at LUST After Work.- 10 PM.
Saturday Dec 14^th, Christmas family golf tournament and party – Playa Dorada Golf Club – 8 AM .
Also, saturday Dec 14^th, Theatrical Play “El principito”at teatro Ivan Garcia – 6:30 PM.
Saturday Dec 28^th, DJ Camilo Taveras 10^th Anniversary – at LUST After Work.- 10 PM.
Saturday Dec 28^th, DJ Camilo Taveras 10^th Anniversary – at LUST After Work.- 10 PM.
Tuesday Dec 31^st, New Year Eve PARTY! – at LUST After Work.- 10 PM.

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Top 10 Films Shot in Puerto Plata 2024

MegaAdventures — Sat, 02 Nov 2019 19:03:04 +0000

Films – Top 10 Shot in Puerto Plata

Hello Travelers!

Firstly, once again we are here to provide you with valuable information that will make your stay amazing experience in our province. City tours were never better, with us you can create of your experience a personal rally in which you will get to discover so much more than you were in for before booking your vacations at our unique destination.

Secondly, this time, we bring you a bit of Hollywood and Independent Films Productions to snoop into while walking around town.

Puerto Plata has been the scenario of so many interesting films and productions. Come along and reproduce some of these movies’ scenes for yourself and recreate that special moment while this time the protagonist is you!

1. Puerto Plata Films – Jurassic Park

In 1993 Steven Spielberg filmed Jurassic Park, this 1st movie of the series won 3 Oscar Awards. Some of its scenes took place in our beautiful Dominican Republic and most importantly, in our town, Puerto Plata. Unquestionably, one of the most popular films.

“The Ambar Museum” located at 12 de Julio St., No. 24 (Close now due to renovations), had the iconic Amber fossil with mosquito that is presented at the very beginning of the movie. To cOver fifteen percent of the film was shot in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, both at the Amber Museum and Isabel de Torres Mountain.

2. Puerto Plata Films – Love Wrecked

The movie is about a young girl (Amanda Bytes) who is suddenly alone at a tropical island with the top musical idol of the moment. By the way, many of my friends were part of the “crow”of the movie.

About 80% of this movie was filmed in 2004 at the former Sun Village Resort & Spa in Cofresí, Puerto Plata, currently Cofresi Palm Beach & Resort.

This film directed by:

Randal Kleiser (“Grease”).
Written by Stephen Langford (“Just Deal”).
Starring Amanda Bytes (“What a Girl Wants”).
Chris Carmack (“The O.C.”).
Jonathan Bennett (“Mean Girls”).
Jaime-Lynn DiScala (“The Sopranos”).
Fred Willard (“Monster House”).
Kathy Griffin (“My Life On The D List”).
Lance Bass (“On The Line”).

3. Puerto Plata Films – Cabarete

An exciting drama about a teenage kite surfer from the Dominican Republic that sets out to compete professionally in the coastal town of Cabarete, but soon gets caught up in an endless stream of hard partying that attempts to get the best of him.

This movie directed by Ivan Bordas Butler and Starrred by Stéphane Freiss, Lucie Debay, Ramón Emilio Candelariowas filmed at Cabarete beach.

4. Noa Noa

Not all movies filmed at our Puerto Plata beaches are so recent, we also have a 1974 movie, directed by Ugo Liberatore and starred by Mariana Camara, Diogenes Castillo, Gianfranco De Grassi.

The Plot is about British survivors of the mutiny on the H.M.S. Bounty plus some Polynesian men and women from Tahiti are stranded on a Pacific island of Pitcairn. Soon strife, racial tension and bloody violence erupt. British survivors desire Polysenian women and this is the main reason of bloodshed on Pitcairn.

5. Puerto Plata Films – Traumhotel

This one is not a continuous series with consistent story continuity, but a number of essentially independent stories, ‘Love Boat without the cruise ship’.

Each episode is set in a different exotic holiday destination, interweaving the adventures of local inhabitants and hotel staff and some of the hotel guests, whose problems usually root at home in Europe, with ample images of the local nature, traditions, monuments, wildlife etcetera.

(Note taken from KGF Vissers). This 2004 filmed, produced by Lisa Films, took place in different towns of our country, but contains scenes taken in Puerto Plata, at the local public market, the Amber Museum street corner and at one of the VIP Areas of Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Resort.

6. Where Is Puerto Plata?

In New York City a local surfer finds himself on a long and frustrating weekend commute to get to the local beach break, only to be let down by the comical lack of surf.

Meanwhile another surfer (Played by Tyler Breuer, co-founder of the NYSFF) and his girlfriend take a flight to Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic to get away from the city life. They find rest, relaxation, waves, and even a little romance.—Gareth Cox

This is a 2009 New York Surf Films Festival sponsored by Jet Blue and The Dominican Republic. Written and directed by Jeremy Dean, Director of photography Gareth Paul Cox, original music recorded on the Frontier by Jeremy SH Griffith, staring: Donna Masri, Tyler Breuer, Shane Batty and Dan Gregor.

7. Un 4to de Josué or a 4^th of Joshua

Filmed in 2018 Josué, an eccentric high-school boy, sets out to win the heart of his classmate Martina before graduation. Director: Gabriel Valencia. Writer: Dulcita Lieggi Stars: Ivan Aybar, Criestela Gómez, Jeyson Gómez. It shows scenes taken at Pico Isabel de Torres, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.

8. Puerto Plata Films – Hay Un País En El Mundo

“There’s a country in the world”, based on the Poem of the same name from Pedro Mir, outstanding dominican writer, this is a national registry of Dominican literature, painting, economy, society, gastronomy, agriculture and popular art. Directed by José Enrique Pintor and starred by José Alcántara, Tony Almont, Nancy Alvarez. One of the popular Puerto Plata films.

9. Puerto Plata Films – The Bachelor Canada

The Bachelor Canada (season 3) is the third season of the W Network reality television series The Bachelor Canada.

The season premiered on October 11, 2017. This season features 33-year-old Chris Leroux, a retired professional baseball player from Mississauga, Ontario.

On Week 6, Original airdate: November 15, 2017 The Group Date One: Brittany M., Jessie, Stacy, Meghan is planned to meet Chris at a theatre in Puerto Plata,(The ocean world Bravissimo Show stage) where they discover that they will be learning how to dance like Dominican showgirls and will later perform in front of a live audience.

Later on during the One-on-one dates: Chris invites Mikaela to spend a casual day with him walking around Puerto Plata, where they sample rum at the Brugal Factory and learn how to roll cigars.

Later that evening, they have dinner at Fortaleza San Felipe and end the night by watching fireworks from the rooftop of the historic fortress. During the fireworks display, Mikaela tells Chris that she is falling in love with him. Mikaela gets a rose.

By the way, one of the places chosen for the film, is the Mares restaurant.

Can you find the blue doors around town?

10. Puerto Plata Films – Ocean Treks With Jeff Corwin (Documentary)

Season 1, Episode 9: Ocean Treks in the Dominican Republic with Jeff Corwin aired on Saturday, November 5^th, 2016 on ABC in 72 countries.

The famous conservationist, television host, and producer, Jeff Corwin, cruises (literally) to the Dominican Republic in search of hidden, natural treasures in an episode of a new TV series called Ocean Treks.

The brainchild of mega-corporation, Carnival Corp., the series is one of three original series’ airing on three different major networks, all produced with the intention of expanding the market for cruise vacations by “visiting the greatest port cities on the planet.”

Jeff arrived at the brand new, state of the art Amber Cove in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic aboard Carnival’s newest venture, a “voluntourism” cruise line named Fathom.

When he disembarks, he heads off on an excursion to visit some of our region’s prized attractions like the majestic 27 Waterfalls of Damajagua and the ancient caves of El Choco National Park. (text cited from https://villataina.com/ocean-treks-dominican-republic/)

What part of this into did you recognize as part of our beautiful Puerto Plata?

To sum up, i hope you can recognize the places those films were shooted at. Thank you so much for following our blog! If you enjoyed it, please like, share, and comment on it. Until the next one!!

In conclusion, and for the FUN Part, here the activities and things to do in Puerto Plata for OCTOBER 2019. Don’t stay at your hotel or home, and join the folk to enjoy and understand more of our fun and picturesque culture!

Events

Every Day – POP CINEMAS at Playa Dorada Plaza – Movies.
Also, every Tuesday – Bohemian Night (Old Romantic music) + 2×1 Mojito’s night at MECLAO Rooftop Lounge.
Every Thursday – TBT Night ( Previous years’ Hits) at MECLAO Rooftop Lounge.
Also, every Thursday – Live Saxo Music at Casa 40 – 8:00 PM.
Every Thursday and Saturday – Live Music at Green Jack – 8:00 PM.
Subsequently, every Friday – Karaoke and Great Ambiance at VITT’s (Umbrella street) – 9:00 PM.
Every Saturday: Sosua Artisan Market at Park las Flores, Sosua. From 4:00-10:00 PM.
Every Thursday and Saturday – Live Music at Green Jack – 8:00 PM.
Also, every Sunday – Peña del Cigar (Cigar smoking club) at Green Jack – 11:00 AM.
Every Sunday – Family Evening at Vitt’s Umbrella Street – Characters for kids – 6:00 PM.
Similarly, every Sunday – Karaoke + 3×2 Coronas at Lust AfterWork – 8:00 PM.
Every Wednesday – October Month – Dewars’ Drinks night – 2xRD250 – at Lust Afterwork – All night.
Likewise, every Friday – October Month – Coronas’ Drinks night – 2xRD250 – at Lust Afterwork – All night.
Every Sunday – October Month – Dewars Drinks night – 2×3 – at Lust Afterwork – All night.

Further, in November

Friday Nov 1^st – Jazz Festival – Playa Alicia – Sosua – 8 PM.
Saturday Nov 2^nd – Theatrical Play “Nuestra señora de las nubes” – Teatro Ivan Garcia – 8 :00PM.
Sunday Nov 3^rd – Apiñonao Bazaar Food – Parque de la Libertad – Puerto Plata.
Saturday Nov 9th- Theatrical Play “Ahora que vuelvo, TOM” – Teatro Ivan Garcia – 8 :00PM.
As well, saturday Nov 19th- “Cuentos Contigo” – Teatro Ivan Garcia – 6:30 PM.
Saturday Nov 23rd – El Conjunto Quisquella Concert – Anfiteatro Puerto Plata – 9:00 PM.
Penultimate, saturday Nov 30th – Diomary La Mala – Tasting Menu and Show- At Vitt’s Umbrellas Street – 8 PM.
Saturday Nov 30th – Welcome to the Christmas Concert – Anfiteatro Puerto Plata – 9:00 PM.

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Top 10 Jazz Music Spots In Puerto Plata! 2024

MegaAdventures — Fri, 04 Oct 2019 23:42:56 +0000

Hello Travelers!!

October brings with it a lot of rainy days to Puerto Plata, it welcomes our Autumn Season and some of our local festivities, as is the Jazz Festival of Puerto Plata.

Before continuing, remember to go through our previous post about the top 10 Puerto Plata spots chosen by Juan Luis Guerra

Firstly, a little bit of history of how Jazz got to be included in our culture. Believe it or not it was a result, and obviously a positive one, of the presence of the US armed forces in the DR during World War I.

At first, it was frowned upon by some of our local musicians since its rhythm was opposite to our traditional music and it didn’t invite dancing as well as our so popular merengue and bachata do.

Secondly, despite the disagreements and in contrast of how Jazz in those days was also rejected in the US itself since it is an Afro American Rhythm it started to gain its place in our dance floors. Many years later the Jazz fans in the country have developed a platform to enjoy, create and celebrate this amazing rhythm.

Here the best Jazz Music Stops for you to enjoy a good bite and a drink while listening to our best Jazz performers in town.

Casa 40, Puerto Plata:

One of our great jazz music stops. Located on Duarte St. No. 40, cornering with Imbert St., on the Historical Center of Puerto Plata City. Casa 40 presents Roberto Santana, live on Thursday nights as of 8:00PM.

So, Roberto de Jesús Santana Carbajal. Born in Puerto Plata on February 21, 1990, a young and talented performer, moved by the influence of his father, a Jazz performer himself.

Roberto started learning to play the piano at 3 years of age with his dad. Then at 10 continued learning music by learning to play the clarinet; this time, with Professor José de Peña at the local Bellas Artes Institute.

At 16 got his first saxophone, which he learned to play with performers Carlos Estrada and Sandy Gabriel (Renowned DR Jazz performer). However, he states he is still learning since music is infinite, always new.

“Playing Jazz is like flying in the skies and traveling wherever you want”, states Santana, “It is the music of musicians, in which you express feelings and thoughts, enjoying every note and melody”, he continues.

Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club & Resort (LHVC)

Another one of the great jazz music stops. Located at Cofresi Beach, Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club & Resorts hosts Frandy Sax, a Dominican Saxophonist. He performs solo and along his band, providing his audience with two different shows to enjoy every Sunday night. An artist with national and international experience of live Jazz performances has a lot to offer to both, connoisseurs and amateurs alike.

Frandy Ruben Alcántara Castellanos or Frandy Sax was born on September 3^rd, 1980. Started his musical education at age 12 under the wing of Late Professor Don Juan Rosado, a well known musician of our National Symphony Orchestra.

At age 16 Frandy courses his musical career at ICA (Santiago) and at the National Conservatory of Santo Domingo. Frandy Sax participated in several bands as: Genry Abreu, Rafelito Mirabal, La Tuna de la PUCMM, Transit Jazz, Felle Vega.

He was honor to participate in the recordings of many renown artists as are: Victor Victor, Sonia Silvestre, Maridalia Hernández, Patricia Pereira, Los Manolos, Manuel Jimenez, Xiomara Fortuna, Sergio Vargas, Los Hermanos Rosario, Hector Acosta “El Torito”, Peña Suazo, Mañanaladie, mamajuana, El Prodigio, Fernando Villalona, Pavel Núñez, Claudio Piatini, Chichí Peralta, Juan Luis Guerra, Frank Reyes, Anthony Santos, Sonic Lab (Aruba Rock Band), Aventura.

Frandy has already enjoyed his own tour around the USA during which was able to continue performing alongside many well known artists and was awarded the Revelation award in 2017 and other acknowledgements as “The Most loved and Popular Artist in NY”, having played to former DR president Leonel Fernadez, as well as for the NY Major Michael Bloomberg, and at a NY event of the UN.

Shall you wish to enjoy Frandy’s music during your stay in Puerto Plata. Don’t be afraid to enjoy an Evening Pass at this wonderful Hotel.

D’Skina Bar & Restaurant, Puerto Plata

Uncommon, but another of the very interesting jazz music stops. Every Monday night starting at 8:00PM, located at Separación St., cornering with 12 de Julio St., Puerto Plata enjoys Jazz thanks to percussionist Joel Guzmán and guests.

Restaurante Pomodoro, Cabarete

At Paseo Don Chiche at Cabarete Beach you’ll find this famous Italian restaurant in which every Thursday night starting at 8:00PM. You can witness the presentation of several local musicians and their Jazz performances.

Pachuche, by C. Brugal Cigars, Bar & Cigar Lounge

Located on Beller St. #30, right next to the beautiful pink hall walk “Paseo de doña Blanca”, this unique Cigar lounge offers presentations twice a month after 9 PM. Dates vary month to month, so it is important to follow them on their social media to track their calendar.

VITT’s Puerto Plata, Umbrella’s Pedestrian Walk Street

Just blocks away from Casa 40, Vitt’s, located on the now so popular Umbrella’s Pedestrian Walk Street: San Felipe St., between Beller and Duarte Sts.

This amazing outdoors bar offers a presentation once a month during which you can enjoy the art of Jazz musicians as Roberto Santana as well as others of Bohemian Style and Rhythm.

Fundación Educativa Dominican Republic Jazz Festival (FEDUJAZZ)

With a current student body of 85 Jazz students this Dominican NGO offers high quality musical education at no cost as well as other community services to the youth of Cabarete and the region of Puerto Plata, with the intention of using music as a catalyst for social development.

During the 23 years of the Jazz Festival, FEDUJAZZ has generated more than 200 musical workshops with the attendance of 20,000 students.

This school organizes a presentation to show the students advances every 2 or 3 months, these are performed each time in a different neighborhood of Cabarete in order to integrate as many people from the community as possible.

For this reason it is important to check on the school’s calendar at any of their social media to keep track of their events.

La Bologna Ristorante, Sosúa

Our next stop is this beautiful cafe, it houses another of the great jazz music stops. Located on Dr. Alejo Martinez St. Sosúa, La Bologna is an iconic restaurant in the area of Sosúa. Here you can appreciate Art by Adolpho Faringthon decorating its walls.

Students from Adolfo Faringthon’s Art school organize what we call “Aguinaldo Navideño”. A route on which play and sing carols of our region to delight passers by.

This restaurant is host on this route every Christmas as are other restaurants in Sosúa as Margot Restaurant, for example, Nelson’s Lounge Bistro and Playero Supermarket.

La Bologna also receives these students sometimes on February to entertain guests on Valentine’s day, February 14.

Plaza Independencia, (Independence Plaza) Central Park, Downtown Puerto Plata

Every year during the last week of the month of October Central Park becomes the central stage for daily Jazz and popular cultural performances.

This year it starts on Oct. 23 with a presentation in the city of Santiago and ends on November 3^rdat Cabarete Beach. The official Jazz presentation in Central Park will take place on Saturday, October 26 at 8:30PM with the performance of Joshy & su 4 Jazz (DR Band), 2 con 2 & Latino Revolution (Cuban Band). Don’t miss it.

Also presenting during the Festival we’ll have the honor to receive at Alicia’s Beach, Sosúa on Friday, November 1^st. Renowned saxophonist Sandy Gabriel, at a presentation that starts at 6 PM with a Fashion Show.

Sandy Gabriel

He started his professional career in Puerto Plata city. Sandy started learning music at 14, influenced by his father, a saxophonist as well.

He is also considered the youngest and most talented saxophonist of our times, focused on Jazz, Popular and World Music. Sandy Gabriel Sandy Gabriel has represented the Dominican Republic and participated at different Internacional Jazz Festivals, as:

“Borinquen Jazz Festival” with Furito Rios, Puerto Rico 2002.
“Heineken Jazz Festival”, Puerto Rico 2003, with Giovanny Hidalgo.
“Ramajay Jazz Festival” 2003 y 2004, with Hernan Lopez Nussa, kinsley Ettienne.
Trinidad & Tobago, – “Festival Internacional de Jazz de Casa de Teatro” (9 times).
“Carib Jazz Festival Honduras” 2005.
“Festival de Música Europeo-Latinoamericano” 2006 with Ivan Lins.
“The Caribbean Sea Jazz Festival Aruba” 2007, with Michael Camilo, Founder of “Dominican Republic Jazz Festival”, and many more that our space limits to list.

In addition, Sandy Gabriel was awarded “Best Concert of the Year” in 2012 by Premios SOBERANO and Nominated as Outstanding Artist abrod in 2015.

He was the first Jazz Musician to present a concert at Teatro Nacional de Santo Domingo (The National Theater of Santo Domingo). Make sure you attend his presentation on November 1st.

However, the rest of the Festival activities will be listed at the bottom of this article.

Grand Laguna Beach & Condos, Sosúa

The most beautiful and popular among all the jazz music stops mentioned. Located on the 4th St. at Playa Laguna, Sosúa. This beautiful hidden treasure of Condos used to host periodic Jazz musician presentation for their guests and the community.

These took place around their pool and bar area. Unfortunately, these presentations have ceased but we are looking forward to what this interesting place will bring to us next.

Upcoming Events

And now for the FUN Part, here the activities and things to do in Puerto Plata in OCTOBER 2019. Don’t stay at your hotel or home, and join the folks to enjoy and certainly understand more of our fun and picturesque culture!

Every Day – POP CINEMAS at Playa Dorada Plaza – Movies
Every Tuesday – Bohemian Night (Old Romantic music) + 2×1 Mojito’s night at MECLAO Rooftop Lounge
Also, Every Thursday – TBT Night (Previous years’ Hits) at MECLAO Rooftop Lounge
Every Thursday – Live Saxo Music at Casa 40 – 8:00 PM
Also, Every Thursday and Saturday – Live Music at Green Jack – 8:00 PM
Every Friday – Karaoke and Great Ambiance at VITT’s (Umbrella street) – 9:00 PM
Every Saturday: Sosua Artisan Market at Park las Flores, Sosua. From 4:00-10:00 PM
Every Thursday and Saturday – Live Music at Green Jack – 8:00 PM
Every Sunday – Peña del Cigar (Cigar smoking club) at Green Jack – 11:00 AM
Moreover, Every Sunday – Family Evening at Vitt’s Umbrella Street – Characters for kids – 6:00 PM
Every Sunday – Karaoke + 3×2 Coronas at Lust AfterWork – 8:00 PM
Subsequently, Every Wednesday – October Month – Dewars’ Drinks night – 2xRD250 – at Lust Afterwork – All night
Every Friday – October Month – Coronas’ Drinks night – 2xRD250 – at Lust Afterwork – All night
Every Sunday – October Month – Dewars Drinks night – 2×3 – at Lust Afterwork – All night

Further on October 5th – 31

Saturday October 5th, 2019 – “El ultimo Instante” theatrical Play at Ivan Garcia Theater – 8:00 PM
Also, Saturday October 5th, 2019 – Mr Chino, OPG, Camilo Taveras, Yona Ramirez + more surprises at Lust Afterwork – 8:30 PM
Further, Saturday October 12th, 2019 – “Monologando” theatrical Play at Ivan Garcia Theater – 8:00 PM
Saturday October 12th, 2019 – MIRIAM CRUZ Concert at Anfiteatro Puerto Plata – 9:30 PM
Saturday October 12^th, 2019 – “5 Course Dinner Show” at Los Charros Caribe Mex, Playa Cofresi, No. 5, Puerto Plata, Celebrating Cultural Diversity and Identify: Taino, Spain, Africa, Dominican Republic: Each course accompanied with a respective folkloric dance.
Friday October 26th, 2019 – 23rd Jazz Festival 2019 – Joshy & su 4 jazz + 2 con 2 & Latino Evolution Jazz Concert at Plaza Independencia Puerto Plata – 8:30 PM
Saturday October 26th, 2019 – “La gente Azara” Stand up Comedy at Ivan Garcia Theater – 8:00 PM
Saturday October 26th, 2019 – HAUNTED HOUSE Halloween Party – Several Dj’s at Lust Afterwork – 8:30 PM
Finally, Thursday October 31st, 2019 – CRISTIAN ALEXIS + Urbanova (Music and feelings) – at Casa 40 – 8:00 PM

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Puerto Plata Dominican Republic – 10 Spots Chosen By Juan Luis Guerra 2024

MegaAdventures — Sun, 01 Sep 2019 01:16:48 +0000

Puerto Plata Dominican Republic

Hello Travelers!!

Firstly, September has started with really high temperatures, which invites you to take a refreshing splash in the pool and the beach.

Secondly, i was sitting under a shade umbrella at Sosua Beach and received several WhatsApp messages with a video Clip. It was the new Juan Luis Guerra’s LAMPARA PA MIS PIES video clip that is becoming viral! before continuing, remember to go through our previous post about the street murals of Puerto Plata.

His wife inspired this romantic song, and it declares that she is the light of his life, and she provides light wherever he walks. Therefore she is LAMPARA PA MIS PIES (Lamp to my feet). The music, lyrics, and rhythm are as touching as all Juan Luis’ creations, full of joy and color!

But what gave me the goosebumps, and covered me with pride was to discover the fantastic sightseeing tour that Juan Luis Guerra is hosting from Puerto Plata Dominican Republic in his clip!

Turn up the volume, and follow Juan Luis Guerra to discover the amazing Puerto Plata!

What about having pictures or sharing videos dancing his new merengue in those same locations?

Puerto Plata Dominican Republic – Parque Central

The video starts with an aerial shot of the Parque Central of Puerto Plata and its Glorieta. It is showing the splendor and colorful townhouses of the Colonial Area of Puerto Plata.

I dare you to take a beautiful picture showing Glorieta, Church, and park altogether. What do you think?

Puerto Plata Dominican Republic – Catedral San Felipe Apóstol

Also, the aerial shoot is showing our most significant church in town: San Felipe Cathedral, modern victorian style architecture.

Bergantin

Many of the video clips’ dancing shots are in front of Bergantin Restaurant (a great place to eat seafood in town) showing the splendor of modern victorian style home. Come on in, and let me know about your favorite drink!

Casita Azul

Also, Casita Azul. Another fantastic restaurant located in front of Parque Central. It is also one of the protagonist’s buildings to show our Victorian architecture. You can read more about these architectural styles in my previous blog of Victorian buildings in Puerto Plata). Get in and let me know which one is your favorite dish!]

Long Beach Area And Street Murals

Long Beach was one of the essential public beaches in the 1900s. This place had the first beachfront hotel that existed in Puerto Plata. However, some of its walls behold the most prominent Street mural displays in town (you can read more about Street mural in Puerto Plata in one of my previous blogs). I dare you to take a picture of you in front of your favorite one!!

Malecon

The truck carrying Juan Luis around, mostly ride on our most crucial avenue: THE MALECON. It is our longest and prettiest oceanfront drive with many restaurants, bars, beach area, and the preferred outdoors scenario for the exercise lovers! Who fancies making a carpooling video singing LAMPARA PA MIS PIES while driving on the MALECON?

Puerto Plata Dominican Republic – Teleférico

Juan Luis and his musicians also visit our most emblematic place: the Teleférico. The cable car in which you ride up to the Isabel de Torres Mountain to discover the beauty of our flora and fauna along with breathtaking views of Puerto Plata City. Great pictures hanging from the cable car or holding Jesus Redentor is mandatory in our social media.

Estación De Bomberos

Our firefighter’s building station located at the Malecon also is one of the primary locations where this video was shooted. Anyone fancy following the girl’s choreography while dancing just in front of that same spot?

La Puntilla

Another great place. One of the preferred outdoor entertaining places by locals, where we can always have some “Aire Acondicioplado” (Blown AirCon). It also beholds the first Colonial Fort built in Christopher Colombus’ times and a fantastic view of the nautical Port.

Puerto Plata Dominican Republic – Anfiteatro

Now I can say that Juan Luis Guerra played at our ANFITEATRO! The amphitheater was one of the chosen locations for his clip. Not only a huge symbolic place for music but also shows part of our ocean view and refreshing wind that accompanies all of our concerts there. It has an excellent acoustic and is a magical place to receive Juan Luis Guerra.

La puntilla is another MUST place to visit in Puerto Plata. Check my events list below to see if you can join any concert while visiting town!

So, how was your city tour? Please leave your comments and share it with your friends! I am just heading to the MALECON to drink some Coconut water while enjoying LAMPARA PA MIS PIES!

Events And Things To Do In September 2019 In Puerto Plata

Finally, for the FUN Part, here the activities and things to do in Puerto Plata in SEPTEMBER 2019. Don’t stay at your hotel or home, and join the folk to enjoy and understand more of our fun and picturesque culture!

Firstly, every Day – POP CINEMAS at Playa Dorada Plaza – Movies
Every Thursday – Live Saxo Music at Casa 40 – From 8:00 PM
Also, every Thursday and Saturday – Live Music at Green Jack – From 8:00 PM
Every Friday – Karaoke and Great Ambiance at VITT’s (Umbrella street) – From 9:00 PM
Every Saturday: Sosua Artisan Market at Park las Flores, Sosua. From 4-10 PM
Every Thursday and Saturday – Live Music at Green Jack – From 8:00 PM
Every Sunday – Peña del Cigar (Cigar smoking club) at Green Jack – From 11:00 AM
Saturday, September 7th – 8:30 PM – Diomary La MALA at VITT’s (Umbrella street)
Saturday, September 7th – 10:00 PM – Wason Brazoban Concert at Anfiteatro Puerto Plata
Sunday, September 8th – 6:00 PM – Rebeca Barrera’s Art Exhibition at Teatro Ivan Garcia.
Saturday, September 14th – 8:30 PM – Rafael Solano Concert – At Casa Museo General Gregorio Luperon.
Friday, September 20th – 6:00 PM – Literary Coffe with the writers: Yuri Parra, Bennalice Katz and Jose Vega at Senatorial Conference Room.
Saturday, September 28th – From 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM– RECICLARTE Bazaar. Recycled art show, sale, live music, and performances. Food and Drinks.
Sunday, September 29th – From 3:00 PM – 10 PM– RECICLARTE Bazaar. Recycled art show, sale, live music, and performances. Food and Drinks.

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Street Murals – Top 10 Best To See In Puerto Plata 2024

MegaAdventures — Mon, 05 Aug 2019 01:12:07 +0000

Hello Travelers!

Firstly, August has arrived with amazing hot sunny days. Enjoy it wisely, keep hydrated, and make sure to go out and enjoy the many offers that our town has for you! (if you want more clues, check out our past blogs).

Secondly, One of the things I most enjoy when traveling is to see Street art, Street Murals are awesome. Murals provide a beautiful display in places that otherwise would have been an empty and dirty wall. Remember to check out our previous post, Places for kids in Puerto Plata.

I also think you can discover a lot of “inner culture” by trying to understand the local art.

Puerto Plata has certainly taken the attention of many Dominican artists, who decided to give their work to our community. Artists by themselves, private groups and companies, and community organizations are doing their efforts by providing their economic and “hand-painting” cooperation to increase those murals.

Street Mural Campaigns

A group called “Yo AMO RD” started this mural campaign called “Muralizando RD.” As per their own terms: It is an initiative of moral art (making Street Murals), to capture murals throughout the National territory that arouses the consciousness of Dominicans.

“We rely on the creativity of the most talented artists, to promote artistic and cultural values of the Dominican essence, revitalizing common spaces and making them functional places dedicated to art. Above all, that can positively affect the environment and change the perception of the passer-by and the Dominican Republic’s face.”

“Muralizando RD” creates illustrations that seek to connect all citizens, with our history, traditions, and values to strengthen the power of the Dominican.

Today i invite you to join me on a scavenger hunt in search of MY favorite murals around the city. Don’t worry, if you don’t get to find them all, or don’t feel like playing, i will write down the exact location at the end of the blog. After that, I dare you to write a comment with other Murals in town that you prefer the most, apart from my list. So, let’s start.

Doña Patria by Omar Garcia aka Angurria

One of the most famous street murals, Doña Patria. Scavenger hunt hint: This wall is full of Dominican Cigar smoke.

The painter is originally from Santo Domingo. With his Advertising career at APEC that made him start his work in plastic arts and graphic designer.

The mural is a tribute to the Dominican women influenced by his mother’s business a Beauty center. (It is a common habit for Dominicans to go once per week to the beauty parlor. In there we not only embellish the hair but it works as a social gathering and interaction, you can learn a lot of what is happening around town inside the beauty centers).

Street Murals – “Acordeón” by Kilia Llano

Another of our great Street Murals, Acordeón. Scavenger hunt hint: Driving from oceanic avenue towards the university, where you can always buy fresh coconut water.

Kilia is a Fine Artist, muralist, illustrator and art teacher, who was born in Santo Domingo.

From my interpretation, i defined it as a tribute to the Typical Merengue, that is one of its main instrument is the accordion.

“DAMAS” (I was not able to confirm the name) by Alberto Khoury

Damas, certainly a beautiful one. Scavenger hunt hint: in front of the “skin “clinic”.

This artist was born in Puerto Plata. He was an active worker in the community to promote the fine arts, ceramics, and Puerto Plata’s Carnival.

From my interpretation, this mural is a tribute to society ladies in Puerto Plata in the earlier 1900s.

Street Murals – “Homenaje a Severino” By Willy Gomez.

Homenaje a Severino, another very interesting work of art. Scavenger hunt hint: This Wall embraces one of the most crucial university in town. Moreover, the painter is originally from Santo Domingo. He majored in Art Direction and Illustration from Altos de Chavon School of design.

The Mural is a tribute to one of the most prominent painters in DR called Severino. Gómez tried to focus on Severino’s painting style, adding glimpses of his style.

“Patrimonio” (I was not able to confirm the name) by Juan Miguel Ruiz aka Memo

Patrimonio, another great street art. Scavenger hunt hint: At the beginning of the oceanic drive, use to be a famous beach back in the 60’s. Memo is originally from Los Alcarrizos, Santo Domingo. Autodidact artist.

In additi0n, the mural represents the touristic patrimonial in town: Teleférico, and aquatic activities. (Must things to do while in Puerto Plata).

“Madre” (I was not able to confirm name) by Wady Ortega

Scavenger hunt hint: located in front of one of the above’s murals. This painter is originally from Puerto Plata.

From my interpretation, it certainly shows our Isabel de Torres mountain as a background. And the main character, Mother Nature enjoying Puerto Plata’s bright sun while her hair becomes the waves of our beaches.

“Reina del Atlántico” (I was not able to confirm name) by Juan Villaman

Scavenger hunt hint: This Wall embraces one of the most crucial university in town.

This painter is originally from Puerto Plata. And this mural represents some of the iconic symbols for our town: Victorian houses, Fuerte San Felipe, Taimascaros and cayenne flower.

“Descubrimiento” ( I was no able to confirm name) by Gerson Ureña

Scavenger hunt hint: in front of the “red uniform officers” park.

The painter is native from Puerto Plata and got his artistic education at CHAVON Art school. He is now living in Germany.

This mural shows Christopher Colombus’ arrival to the America’s. The first arrival was to La Isabela, Puerto Plata (by the way, another MUST place to visit).

Street Murals – Recicla Por Natura by Lidisset Reyes

Scavenger hunt hint: Historical area in town, on the Street that crosses from Casa 40 to Pachuche (by the way, those are two great places to visit).

The painter is originally from Puerto Plata. With formal studies in Advertising, Cinematography, Graphic Design, Muralist and Visual Artist.

This Mural represents the conjunction of Mother Nature (Pachamama goddess) and humans protecting each other. And also reinforce the need for recycling to protect nature.

Street Murals – “Esperanza” by Prolactar

Similarly to the previous ones, this one is a great Street Mural, quite artistic. Scavenger hunt hint: its walls embrace one the children educational organizations in town.

The mural was done in a combination of Prolactar (design) and the school organization (It’s execution. The art includes all the stages of the child, from the conception, birth, breastfeeding, education until grown-up. This mural goal is to promote breastfeeding as the best option for babies and also promote education based on high values, all together to help the kid’s development.

Those are my ten favorite ones. I hope you get to find them with my hints. If you wish, you can also help the organizations doing this MEGA labor. Either economical or just bringing a warm painting hand. Links to those organizations are listed below, along with the actual addresses of them, in case you were not able to follow my hints.

In conclusion, Keep enjoying my beautiful town!!

Events And Things To Do In July 2019 In Puerto Plata

Now for the Fun Part, as always, here the activities and things to do in Puerto Plata for AUGUST 2019.

Furthermore, don’t stay at your hotel or home, and join the folk to enjoy and understand more of our fun and high culture!

Firstly, Every Day – POP CINEMAS at Playa Dorada Plaza – Movies
Secondly, Every Thursday – Live Saxo Music at Casa 40 – From 8:00 PM
Every Thursday and Saturday – Live Music at Green Jack – From 8:00 PM
Also, Every Friday – Karaoke and Great Ambiance at VITT’s (Umbrella street) – From 9:00 PM
Every Saturday: Sosua Artisan Market at Park las Flores, Sosua. From 4-10 PM
Every Thursday and Saturday – Live Music at Green Jack – From 8:00 PM
Every Sunday – Peña del Cigar (Cigar smoking club) at Green Jack – From 11:00 AM
Saturday, August 3rd – 3 pm – Mercadillo summer vibes at Umbrella’s Street.
Saturday, August 3rd – 8 PM – Theatrical play “BIANTO y SU SEÑOR” at Teatro Ivan Garcia.
Moreover, Saturday August 10th – 8 PM – FRANCISCO CESPEDES Contert at Centro Convenciones de Blue Jack Tar.
Thursday, August 15th – 8 PM – Bohemian night with BRETTON at Vitt’s (Umbrella’s Street).
Friday, August 16th – 7:30 PM – Theatrical play “ RECOGIDA FUNNY 1” at Teatro Ivan Garcia.
Also, Friday August 16th – 8:45 PM – Theatrical play “ DIFERIENTE” at Teatro Ivan Garcia.
Finally, Saturday August 31st – 8:30 PM – Diomary la Mala at Vitt’s (Umbrella’s Street).

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Street Murals – Addresses

To sum up, here we have the Addresses:

Doña Patria by Angurria – Calle Sanchez no. 5 – POP Cigar Lounge Wall.
Acordeón by Kilia Llano – Calle Padre Castellano esquina Sánchez
Damas by Alberto Khoury – Calle Sánchez esquina Padre Castellano.
Homenaje a Severino by Willy Gomez – Calle Sanchez. PUCMM University Wall.
Patrimonio by MEMO – Long beach area Wall.
Madre by Wady Ortega – Calle Padre Castellano esquina Sánchez
Reina del Atlántico by Juan Villaman – Calle Sanchez. PUCMM University Wall.
Descubrimiento by Gerson Ureña – Calle Emilio Prud’home in front of Fire Fighters park.
Recicla por Natura by Lidisset Reyes – Calle Imbert in front of the Cristal Pharmacy parking area.
ESPERANZA by Prolactar – Ave Manolo Tavares . Casita de Alexia Wall.

Places For Kids – Top 10 To Go To In Puerto Plata 2024

MegaAdventures — Thu, 04 Jul 2019 01:27:54 +0000

Places For Kids

Hello Travelers!

Firstly, this July has arrived with the house full of kids. Yeah! It is summer vacation time here in DR!

Secondly, for me, this is the season to enjoy family, beach, pool, river, summer camps and the challenge to seek more activities to keep our little ones entertained away from the home TV. If you are Dominican, surely you enjoy good Dominican desserts. In that case, don’t forget to go through our previous post.

So if you are traveling with your small ones, once pool and beach time is over, here are some places for kids that for us, as a mother, and for my kids and their friends, are the best places to go to in Puerto Plata, where kids can have fun, while parents can sit and relax a little bit.

Above all, don’t stay put at your hotel room, come out and let your children enjoy and learn some of the Dominican Culture by playing with other kids!

Places For Kids – Ocean World

One of my kids favorite. You not only get the chance to see shows and interact with dolphins, sharks, sea lions, stingrays, birds, etc. But you also have the opportunity to snorkel in a big aquarium and play at the waterslides aqua park.

Places For Kids – Ocean Village

Another great place that has different pool areas, with waterslides and aqua park. Fishing area and playground area. You will have your kids entertained for an entire day.

Places For Kids – Fun City

Fun City, different kinds of Karts for all levels. Also, the playground area.

Places For Kids – Green Jack Restaurant

PlayGround area for kids, plus beach area, tennis, basketball, and soccer courts.

Game Pro at Puerto Plata Golf Club

Play Station and Xboxes available on a secured closed area. Also the chance to take classes at the Potting Green or Driving Range.

La Catalina Restaurant

This is a restaurant, however, it’s a playground area for kids, plus different kinds of birds, monkeys, and animals to enjoy.

Plaza Galerías

Playground area for kids, plus plenty of space where kids could ride their strollers, skates, and hoover boards.

Virtual Room POP

Virtual Games for all ages and tastes. Located inside Playa Dorada Plaza.

Parque Central

My kids love going to the main plaza of town, which we called “Central Park” because it is full of birds and Doves. They enjoy feeding them up with the corn they have for sale. Also, it is a wide-open space for them to bring their strollers, skates, and hoover boards.

POP Cinemas (Inside Playa Dorada Plaza)

Also a great place for kids. Pop Cinemas provides kids with movies and cartoons every week.

I hope this blog can help you out on planning your days with your kids while vacationing in Puerto Plata.

Remember: when traveling with your kids, the best you can do to keep them safe is to make them wash their hands several times per day, use sunblock, use mosquitoes repellent, and keep them hydrated. With that, they are ready to ENJOY A GREAT VACATION!!

Events And Things To Do In July 2019 In Puerto Plata

Finally, now for the FUN Part (as always), here the activities and things to do in Puerto Plata for JULY 2019. Don’t stay at your hotel or home, and join the folk to enjoy and understand more of our fun and high culture! To sum up, here are the events:

Firstly, every Day – POP CINEMAS at Playa Dorada Plaza – Movies
Secondly, every thursday – Live Saxo Music at Casa 40 – From 8:00 PM
Every Thursday and Saturday – Life Music at Green Jack – From 8:00 PM
Also, every Friday – Karaoke and Great Ambiance at VITT’s (Umbrella street) – From 9:00 PM
Every Saturday – Sosua Artisan Market at Park las Flores, Sosua. From 4-10 PM
Every Thursday and Saturday – Life Music at Green Jack – From 8:00 PM
Every Sunday – Peña del Cigar (Cigar smoking club) at Green Jack – From 11:00 AM
Saturday, July 6, 2019 – DJ Camilo Taveras and Dany Figueroa at LUST After Work.
Saturday, July 6, 2019 – Armando Manzanero Concert – 8 PM – Blue Jack Tar
Monday, July 8th – Friday, July 26th, 2019 – “Somos Geniales” Summer Camp – By Easy Fun English and Chichigua. Info 809-919-4304
Saturday, July 13, 2019 – Theater play “Mélida mata a la muerte” – 8 PM – Teatro Ivan Garcia.
Sunday, July 14, 2019 – Special FRENCH Cuisine Menu at Casa 40 – All-day
Friday, July 19 – Sunday, July 21, 2019 – Art Fest. Gastronomy and Bazar at Buen Samaritano Church.

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Dominican Desserts – Top 10 In Puerto Plata 2024

MegaAdventures — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 13:17:18 +0000

Dominican Desserts – Top 10 In Puerto Plata

Hello Travelers!

Before you begin, in case you are a fan of culture and architecture, do not forget to take a look at our previous post about the Victorian Buildings located in Puerto Plata.

Firstly, i hope you were able to enjoy many of the events we had last May in Puerto Plata. For Dominican kids, June is the beginning of summer vacations. Time to enjoy hanging out with the block friends, riding bikes, summer camps, and why not? Going out with the family for, preferably, a sweet treat!

Secondly, on some of my previous blogs, I listed the Top 10 best dishes to taste, and the Top 10 best drinks to try (go on and check them out), and for me, there is no complete meal without dessert. So, if you are a sugar lover, here are (to our taste) the top 10 Dominican desserts to try while visiting Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. As there is no dieting while on vacation, let your sugar route begin!

Dominican Desserts – Helado De Uva De Playa

One of our great Dominican desserts. This ice cream is a must when visiting Puerto Plata. Many Dominicans from out of town come here looking for this seasonal ice cream flavor. , you would be able to find it at Heladería Mariposa located in front of Central Park.

Dominican Desserts – Galletas Julia

This generational homemade cookie is sold at their family home. A recipe and business that is now on their 3rd generation.

Another treat that many Dominicans come looking for in Puerto Plata. These vanilla cookies are a great companion for your tea or coffee, eat it with ice cream or enjoy it alone. Ask your taxi for their address, or write to me so that I can give it to you.

Dominican Desserts – Dulce De Leche

One of the most characteristical dessert in Latin American countries. Each country has its twist to it. (I have tried some of them). Ours tends to be sweeter, and there are some ingredients that we add to improve its flavor: sweet potato, coconut, pineapple, orange.

But always having the Dulce de leche as the protagonist of it. You can buy most of these variations in any local supermarket or Dominican Things shops. Or try one of the most famous one in Puerto Plata: Doña Agustina, located near Central Park.

Dulce De Coco

Coconut is ubiquitous in Dominican Republic cuisine. We use its oil, we drink its water, we add it to many savory dishes, but my favorite use is in desserts.

There are many different ways to present it: baked, with milk, with sweet potato, using the ripe coconut, using the green coconut, letting it to caramelize (Jalao) and way many more options that you can find in any local supermarket or Dominican Things shops. We also love the Coconut desserts made by another old traditional homemade recipe by Doña Agustina located close to Central Park.

Dulces En Almibar

The sky is the limit in syrup desserts in the Dominican Republic: papaya, orange, guava, cherries, grapefruit, passion fruit, etc. Most of them are homemade, and you can find them in many restaurants, supermarkets or bakeries of town.

The good thing about them is that most of them come in a closed jar, and don’t need full-time refrigeration, so that you can take them home in your luggage.

Tres Leches

You can also find some variations of this dessert around Latin America. It is a combination of a vanilla cake soaked in three kinds of milk mix: Hole Milk, Condense milk and evaporated milk, with some other surprise ingredients that enhance its flavor. It is a cold dessert. And you can find it in most of the restaurants and bakeries in town.

Flan De Leche / Coco

This dessert is typical in all around the DR. Variation of Coconut, or only caramel (milk) are the most used. You can certainly find them in most of the restaurants and bakeries of town, certainly.

Dulce Frío

Another great Dominican dessert, This is our favorite one. Usually a family Sunday lunch dessert. Its preparation includes biscuits, vanilla pudding, a hitch of rum, syrup fruit cocktail. You can find it in many supermarkets and bakeries of town.

Dulce De Leche Cortada

This dessert is another twist of Dulce de leche. But on this occasion, the milk gets “spoiled” and soured with lemon. It creates some crumbles, we also add cinnamon and raisins to it. You can find it in many restaurants, supermarkets, and bakeries of town.

Habichuelas Con Dulce

This traditional Dominican dessert is mainly served at Easter time. Made from red kidney beans, milk, spices, raisins, and sweet potato, this is a most to try while visiting the Dominican Republic. In addition, some variations include coconut milk.

However, we usually add vanilla cookies or “Cazabe” (our traditional yucca bread) to it. You can drink it cold or hot. You can find it in many bakeries and supermarkets in town. And most of the restaurants have it on Easter season.

I hope you can enjoy or take home most of them! Which one was your favorite? Leave a comment below!

Events And Things To Do In June 2019 In Puerto Plata

Now for the FUN Part and to sum up, as always, here the activities and things to do in Puerto Plata for JUNE 2019. Don’t stay home, in other words, join the folk to enjoy and understand more our fun and happy culture!

Every Day – Pop Cinemas at Playa Dorada Plaza – Movies.
Also, Every Thursday – Lifes Saxofon Music at Casa 40 – From 8:00 PM.
Every Saturday – Sosua Artisan Market at Park las Flores, Sosua. From 4-10 PM.
Every Thursday and Saturday – Life Music at Green Jack – From 8:00 PM.
Every Sunday – Peña del Cigar (Cigar smoking club) at Green Jack – From 11:00 AM.
June 1st – Burger & Birra – At LA BARBERIE – 7:00 PM.
Subsequently, June 1st – Circus Throwback Night at LUST After work – Several DJs party.
June 15-16 – SUMMER BAZAR – At Chill Food area.
Further in the month, JUNE 22nd – Mozart La Para Concert – At Anfiteatro Puerto Plata – 9:30 PM.

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In short, i will be updating this blog each time I receive more events. So keep coming here for an updated Agenda!!

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