Santiago de Los Caballeros Day Trip

Discover the second capital of the Dominican Republic with this Santiago de Los Caballeros Day Trip from Puerto Plata, a city of historical significance and important monuments.

Santiago de Los Caballeros Day Trip

At the appointed time, pickup will be available at your hotel in Puerto Plata. A minibus will take you to Santiago de los Caballeros, the second most important city in the country. After a 75-minute journey, you will arrive in Santiago, home to over 2 million inhabitants. The first stop will be at a local ceramic factory to learn about the making of traditional Dominican faceless dolls.

The tour continues to the Cerro del Castillo, where you will find the Monument to the Heroes of the Restoration. You'll learn about its history and significance while enjoying a traditional Dominican meal. During the exploration, you will see important buildings such as the Eduardo León Jimenes Cultural Centre and the Centro León, a museum focused on Dominican culture and art.

The next stop is the La Aurora cigar factory, one of the largest in the country, where you will discover its history and products. Before concluding the tour, there will be time to walk along Sol Street with its numerous shops. The return trip to Puerto Plata will commence, culminating in a 9-hour excursion.

Pickup

The tour includes pickup at the following locations, with times varying by area of Puerto Plata:

Playa Dorada - 7:15 amCosta Dorada - 7:25 amSousa - 7:30 amCofresí - 7:50 amCabarete - 7:50 amSenator - 8:10 am