Dominican Carnival is the most vibrant celebration of Dominican culture and identity. It’s a time when Dominicans of all ages and from all regions take to the streets, to enjoy parades with their families and loved ones. Every Sunday during the month of February, colorful parades take place in every major city and region around …
A mixture of rice and beans, a simpler alternative to the traditional ‘Bandera Domincana’. Ingredients: 4 cups rice2 cups boiled (or canned) black beans6 cups water6 tablespoons oil4 teaspoons tomato paste¼ cup chopped green peppers1 pinch oregano½ teaspoon crushed garlic1 teaspoon coriander/cilantro½ teaspoon thyme leavesSalt to taste1 tablespoon capers (optional)1 cube chicken bouillon (optional) Preparation: …
1 of the ingredients of the ‘Bandera Dominicana’ (rice, beans and meat), the traditional lunch.Traditionally prepared with red beans, but you can use another type of beans. Ingredients: 3 cups red kidney beans, boiled very soft4 cups water½ cup chopped celery1 small red onion cut into 4 quarters1 cup diced auyama (West Indies pumpkin)1 cube …
Depart At 6:45 in the morning, I double-checked my checklist to ensure I had everything we needed: a cooler, water, cola, Sprite, orange juice, sandwiches, yogurt, cookies, plates, cups, napkins, spoons, and the souvenirs. I believed I had everything except ice for the cooler, but we planned to purchase it from a Colmado. By 7:00 …
Depart After arriving in Bayahibe, we stroll along the beach for just a few minutes to reach the spot where our boat is waiting. There, we receive a briefing about how the day will unfold and are handed our flippers, which will come in handy later for snorkeling. As we step onto the boat, we …
Transfer After our transfer from Punta Cana to Bayahibe, we kick-started our day with a cup of coffee, brimming with anticipation as we boarded the bus bound for the National Park. It didn’t take long to reach our destination, and that’s when our adventure truly began! We embarked on a trail that led us through …