In the vicinity of the resort is another important historical site - Cueva de las Maravillas. The beautiful cave in which you can admire stalactites and stalagmites served as an aboriginal dwelling for many years. Researchers have discovered interesting rock drawings whose age is several thousand years. Now the cave is perfectly equipped for excursions, a convenient lighting system and viewing platforms were built inside. Archaeological research has been carried out in the cave for many years. Today, artifacts found here can be seen in the museum.
La Romana is the location of García Cigar Factory, the largest tobacco factory in the Dominican Republic, which has long become a popular historical attraction. For many years, the factory has been closed to the public, only recently it became available for tours. Tourists come here to see how hand-made cigars are produced, the factory employs the best masters in the region. Interesting workshops are also conducted for tourists who can try to make cigars on their own. The factory houses a large store where you can always buy the best tobacco products.
Fans of exploring historical sites often take trips to Santo Domingo, which is famous for the variety of historic buildings. Since the days of colonization, many beautiful mansions and old churches have been preserved here, forming a unique historical appearance of the city. There are a lot of unique historical monuments here, most of the colonial villas today are converted into museums and art galleries. The old colonial city is great for walking, it has preserved old cobbled streets along with historic architecture.
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