Events in Dominican Republic - January 2009

The humpback whales arrive to Samaná

humpback whalesJanuary 15th, 2009

The humpback whales arrive to Samaná the January 15th, 2009 !

A unique opportunity to observe humpback whales in their natural calving and mating grounds is in Samaná Bay, Dominican Republic.

Listen to the male humpback’s solitary courting song and witness incredible displays of flippering, tail lobbing and breaching by the most active species of whale in the Atlantic.
An experience of a lifetime, not to be missed !

Backyardigans Live, National Theater, Santo Domingo

BackyardigansFrom January 16th to January 18th, 2009

For the first time Dominican children will have the chance to enjoy the Backyardigans Live show who will come to the country as part of their Latin American tour.

The popular Canadian characters, based on the 3-D children’s TV series by Janice Burgess, will be on stage at the National Theater 16, 17 and 18 January.

Tickets cost RD $1,200 and RD $800.

Caribbean Fly-in, Hobbyland Flying Field, Santo Domingo

Caribbean Fly-inJanuary 16th, 17th and 18th 2009

Join us to celebrate the First Radio Controlled Aircraft Cup in Dominican Republic.

The competition will feature the world’s most distinguished radio controlled pilots performing the ultimate scale stunts while amazing the audience with 100% extreme action.

The Hobbyland flying field is located at a 20-minute driving distance from the city of Santo Domingo in the Grupo Alonzo’s site.

Dominican Republic World Music Festival, Sea Horse Ranch, Cabarete

Dominican Republic World Music FestivalJanuary 23rd 24th & 25th 2009

Dreamin’ Live presents the first annual Dominican Republic World Music Festival, in Sea Horse Ranch performing bands will be 4 promising local bands, Son Abril, El Batey, Son + Cristo, & Soulibre.

3 Nationally renowned artists, Xiomara Fortuna, El Prodigio & Dominican saxophonist Sandy Gabriel with his brand new world sound, also 2 internationally renowned bands Groundation from California and Jamaica & Cultura Profetica from Puerto Rico.

Excursion to the Pico Duarte “D’Bonche y Pico 2009”, Santo Domingo

Excursion to the Pico DuarteFrom January 23rd to January 26th, 2009

On of the most exiting excursion for the Dominicans who love nature and adventure.
Pico Duarte is the highest mountain of the country and of the West Indies.

Program of the tour:

  • Date: From January 23rd to January 26th, 2009

  • Price per person: 5995 pesos

  • Departure from Santo Domingo: Parqueo Plaza Progreso, Av. Lope de Vega

  • Hour of departure: 02.00 am