Tourism in San Pedro de Macoris - Dominican Republic
Travel guide and tourist information to visit San Pedro de Macoris and around: what to see, what to do in San Pedro de Macoris.
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San Pedro de Macoris is a city located in the southeast of
the Dominican Republic on the Caribbean coast. It was created as Maritime District
at the end of the nineteenth century was a golden age in the wake of rising
sugar prices, which attracted migrant labor Arabic, Spanish, French and especially
English Virgin Islands, commonly known cocolos.
The geographical location of San Pedro de Macoris is practically flat, consisting
of large savannas.
Currently, it has a very diversified economy. The most important points are
agriculture, livestock and production of sugarcane, San Pedro de Macoris
has a lot of sugar factory .
Tourism activity is also important and is developing especially in the western
part of the province, to Guayacanes and Juan Dolio.
Tourist attractions and places to visit in San Pedro de Macoris
The Cathedral of San Pedro ApostolMorey San Pedro
Tourist attractions and places to visit near San Pedro de Macoris
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The beach of Juan Dolio
is located between Santo Domingo and San Pedro de Macoris, along the Caribbean
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Guayacanes Beach
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Guyacanes beach is between
Santo Domingo and
Juan Dolio, along the Caribbean Sea, the beach is smaller
than that of Juan Dolio, but very nice. |
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Alto de Chavon is a replica
of a medieval village Mediterranean. Its construction began in 1976, Alto
de Chavon was inaugurated in 1982. The village was built in stone in the
river Chavon, in Alto de Chavon are restaurants,gif shop, art galleries,
a church, an archeological museum ... |
The National Park La Caleta
Submarine area of 10 Km2 ideal for diving.
Cave of Wonders (Cueva de las Maravillas)
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The Cueva de las Maravillas
is located between La Romana and San Pedro de Macoris, she was discovered
in 1926. About 30% of the cave is open to the public. Inside you will
see stalactites, stalagmites and some paintings Tainos. The visit of the
Cave of Wonders is accompanied by a guide and takes about 30 to 40 minutes.
The visit is easy and convenient to all public. Note that it is forbidden
to take pictures to preserve the cave and paintings.
Rate (04/2012) 300 pesos per adult and 50 pesos per child.
Hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 am to 5:15 pm. |
Visit the capital and the Colonial Zone.
Balneario La Fuente de Oro
The estuary of Rio Higuamo
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Hotels in San Pedro de Macoris |
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