Santo Domingo + Altos de Chavon from Bayahibe - Private

Day 1

Santo Domingo + Altos de Chavon

• We will leave early in the morning in our comfortable buses towards La Romana to make our first stop in Altos de Chavon. Altos de Chavón is a place like no other: a replica of a 16th century Mediterranean town in the heart of the Dominican countryside. Meticulously designed by Dominican architect, José Antonio Caro, and Italian master designer and cinematographer, Roberto Coppa, every detail of Altos de Chavón was handcrafted by local artisans.
• The town is a cultural center for residents, tourists and working artists from around the world. Active studios for artists of all mediums, from ceramics to textiles, screen printing and everything in between among the cobblestone streets alongside shops and boutiques showcasing their unique creations. The Art Gallery features works by renowned Dominican artists, as well as artists from around the world who help foster a dialogue of creativity and cultural exchange.
• Altos de Chavón is also home to the famous Altos de Chavón School of Design, which is affiliated with the Parsons School of Design in New York. Other sites include an archaeological museum, offering insight into the area's fascinating history, the Church of San Estanislao, a 5,000-seat amphitheater and panoramic views of the Chavón River and the Caribbean Sea. Then we will continue to Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic.
• Walking along the narrow roads of yesterday, we will visit the beginnings of the New World, where at the beginning of the 15th century the first colonial homes were built, touring the Colonial City; We will pay tribute to the Primate Cathedral of the Americas, birthplace of a fervent Catholic faith.
• We will visit the National Pantheon, a Monument of historical importance because it was a Jesuit church, later becoming a final resting place of many prominent Dominican figures. We will also take a walk through the Alcázar de Colón, which will take you to the time of the first Spanish conquistadors.