Monument of Santiago (Monumento a los Héroes de la Restauración) Tours

We will meet in the Heart of Santiago (it is a heart-shaped sculpture that is located around the Monument to the Heroes of the Restoration, av. France with Calle del Sol) and from there we will visit Los Pepines, we will take a walking tour for its murals. Los Pepines is a sector rich in vernacular architecture, some of whose specimens have been valued and today they are part of its attractions, and it also protects businesses that They constitute traditional places of the city. He has also seen the birth of national and international renowned figures such as Piro Valerio and Johnny Pacheco. As a local, I would love to show you this amazing neighborhood in my own way. You will also have enough time to take pictures while I comment on the historical and cultural significance of the neighborhood. The murals have stories to tell and messages to share with the community and the world.

I'll take you to a journey into the everyday life of my hometown Santiago, we will meet at the most iconic building of the city, the Monumento a los Heroes de la Restauracion, then make our way through a cute little neighborhood filled with murals, we will stop at local street food stands and taste my favorite typical snacks, you can join the local men playing domino in the corner of a "colmado" or dance a song or two right in the sidewalk. After that we will head into the center of downtown to checkout the local market, perfect for buying souvenirs, and look at some of the cities historic buildings to learn a little about its story.

- At 10:00 am I will pick you up in a comfortable SUV at our meeting point and then we will start exploring the city. -First stop is Centro Cultural Eduardo León Jimenes, a modern museum with exhibits on local ecology, art & history, plus a gift shop and cafeteria. - We will visit the iconic Monumento a los Heroes de la Restauracion, the emblem of the city, with a museum and 360 views, perfect for pictures. - Then I will take you across the street to lunch at my favorite place in town where you will have the option of trying plates from all over Latin America with a view from the monument. -Our last stop will be the Centro de Convenciones y Cultura Dominicana, with an excellent museum showing the highlights of each province of the country. -You will be back at our meeting point at approximately 3:30 pm.