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Opposite: InterContinental V Centenario Santo Domingo Below right: Ristorante Fellini Large City Conferences with a Taste for the Arts Santo Domingo offers several air-conditioned auditoriums for group events: Casa San Pablo (1,200 pax), Banco Central (723) and Universidad Pedro Henriquez Ureña (700) Throughout the city, there is also a diverse collection of cultural venues available for group events, including: • Teatro Nacional (1,500) • Museo de Historia y Geografía (500) • Escuela Nacional de Bellas Artes (555) • Conservatorio Nacional de Música (400) • Instituto Cultural Dominico Americano (300) • Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de la Escuela de Diplomacia (250) • Auditorio Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (250) • Plaza de España en la Ciudad Colonial, Patrimonio Mundial de la UNESCO (1,200) MEETINGS IN THE PARK Available for private rental, the National Botanical Gardens & Parks is the largest of its kind in the Caribbean. Its displays include tropical palms, 48 pools with more than 40 species of aquatic plants, a pavilion, and an arboretum with approximately 1,500 trees, most of which are native. Popular onsite attractions include the Japanese Garden and colorful orchid pavilion, with more than 300 orchid species. Take a couple hours to stroll the cage-less national zoo, Parque Zoologico Nacional. More than 200 different species, including native Dominican and migratory animals, live here in areas closely resembling their natural habitats. Stop by the newly remodeled Serpent Area, including an anaconda, albino python from India, and the Hispaniola and Green Snake from Dominican Republic. Located on the Ozama River are two parks worth a visit. The National Aquarium gives attendees a glimpse into the world of the Caribbean with over 3,000 marine animals. A highlight is a walk below the undersea Plexiglas tunnels. THE DINING/NIGHTLIFE SCENE From regional Dominican dishes to flavorful international cuisine, Santo Domingo’s dining scene appeals to the international passions of any guest. Restaurants worthy of a group’s patronage are clustered around the city, including the Colonial Zone, Gazcue, the malecon and uptown. Here are some of the highlights: Imagine taking your attendees to an underground cave, where centuries ago pirates were hidden in this limestone hideaway. Descend narrow stairs 40 feet to feast down-under amongst the stalactites and stalagmites at Mesón de la Cava. Or for the cave-phobics, choose seating upstairs in the restored colonial home with a view of the city. The restaurant has been a long time favorite for celebrities and dignitaries, from Francois Mitterand to Francis Ford Coppola. The menu consists of modern Spanish with French influences, such as: shrimp in cilantro cream, conch gratine, gazpacho and grilled Caribbean rock lobster. Merengue, Latin jazz, blues and salsa add to the ambiance for a truly unique dining experience. El Conuco has long been a favorite for groups with arguably the best local authentic food for visitors in the city. The restaurant is decorated like a country house with colorful fabrics, wicker embellishments, pots and pans strewn about, and long buffet tables heaping with freshly prepared food. The best part might be the dance performances where professionals perform beautiful merengue moves in traditional dress. Ristorante Fellini is consistently regarded among the top three restaurants in the city, serving fine-dining Italian food such 34 GoDominicanRepublic.com  http://www.GoDominicanRepublic.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Dominican Republic Meeting & Incentive Planner 2011/2012

Planning Points
Meeting Hotels
Punta Cana & Bavaro
La Romana, Bayahibe & More
Cruise
Puerto Plata
Samana
Santo Domingo
Santiago & Central Region
Food & Music
DMC List
Tourism Offices

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