With Christopher Columbus’ discovery of the Americas ushering in Spanish colonialism through much of the Americas, Spanish explorers arrived in the sparsely-populated South American country now known as Uruguay in 1516. Initial resistance from indigenous groups prevented the Spaniards from settling in that country until the early 1600s (when cattle was introduced there). Although no […]
Along with baseball, there are a host of other recreational activities happening in the capital. To the pleasant surprise of foreign visitors, especially fans of the “Fast and Furious” Hollywood films, one sporting activity that has gained in popularity here is professional drag racing. Because the “Fast & Furious 4” film was partially made […]
With the Dominican Republic winning the 2013 World Baseball Classic (WBC) tournament held in the U.S. by Major League Baseball (MLB), a spotlight now shines on that country’s formidable baseball talent. Die-hard American and international baseball fans can visit Estadio Quisqueya (Av. Tiradentes, Ens. La Fe) and see local professional league teams, “Leones del […]
“Blue Mall” (Av. Winston Churchill 80) – an upscale 15-floor shopping center which houses various shops carrying high-end merchandise for wealthier shoppers, such as Cartier, Swarovski and Hublot (jewelry); Armani Exchange, BCBG Max Azria, Carolina Herrera, Desigual, Faconnable, Louis Vuitton, Mango, Massimo Dutti, Salvatore Ferragamo, Pronovias, Vilebrequin, and Zara (apparel); Aldo, Adidas, Crocs, Nine […]
Acropolis Center (Av. Winston Churchill esq. Rafael Augosto Sánchez) – Multi-level mall (at least five floors) builded from the late 1990s onward, with a variety of brand-name stores, electronic and cell phone shops, a string of full-service banks & ATMs, supermarkets, food courts (with various American and international fast food options), multiplex movie theaters, […]
Diamond Mall (Av. Los Próceres) – Multi-level mall (at least five floors) builded from the late 1990s onward, with a variety of brand-name stores, electronic and cell phone shops, a string of full-service banks & ATMs, supermarkets, food courts (with various American and international fast food options), multiplex movie theaters, and parking – all […]
Bella Vista Mall (Av. Sarasota esq. Calle Los Arrayanes, Bella Vista) – Multi-level mall (at least five floors) builded from the late 1990s onward, with a variety of brand-name stores, electronic and cell phone shops, a string of full-service banks & ATMs, supermarkets, food courts (with various American and international fast food options), multiplex […]
One of the capital’s most traditional shopping districts is Calle El Conde, or simply “El Conde”, this pedestrian-only strip near the Zona Colonial has a string of apparel and shoe stores, electronic equipment shops, convenience stores and supermarkets, and fast food joints. Unfortunately, because this strip has been around for decades, the area comes across […]
“Pelicano Beach” (Hotel Be Live Hamaca, outside the capital) – where Swedish/Italian DJs Alesso and Sebastian Ingrosso (of Swedish House Mafia) appeared earlier this year (along with fellow Electro House DJ Avicii); as well as other concert-like events, such as French DJ Bob Sinclar, and U.S. pop duo LMFAO at the Hotel Jaragua. Such events […]
Guacará Taina (Av. de la Salud, Parque Mirador Sur) – Another interesting nightspot known for booking House & Trance DJs that has been the only disco in the capital that’s within a cave.