General knowledge

All about Larimar, the emblematic stone of the Dominican Republic

Larimar is a blue mineral that is one of the rare pectolites that you can find around the Dominican Republic. Getting this natural wonder allows you to have a good dose of joy of living, but also to provide inner…

Who is Juan Pablo Duarte, whose name is on so many streets in the Dominican Republic?

The Dominican Republic once named three people as “the three fathers of the fatherland”: Ramon Matias Mella, Francisco de Rosario and Juan Pablo Duarte. All three are national heroes and founders of the Dominican Republic. For this reason, Juan Pablo…

Pelota in the Dominican Republic: more than a sport!

For Americans, baseball is the sport with the largest fan base. For Dominicans, pelota is more than a sport. It is the sport with the most fans and practitioners in the Dominican Republic. Pelota is a sport that is taught…