Catedral de la Concepción


La Vega’s cathedral, facing the main plaza, is a fascinating eyesore that looks like a cross between a medieval fortress and a coal plant. It's an odd mixture of Gothic and neo-industrial styles, though the large, contemporary interior is easier on the eye.


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1. Santo Cerro

3.95 MILES

Legend has it that Christopher Columbus placed a cross he received as a bon-voyage gift from Queen Isabella atop this hill, which commands fantastic,…

2. La Vega Vieja

4.83 MILES

What’s left of the original site of La Vega are the ruins of the fort Christopher Columbus ordered to be built and a church. After the great earthquake of…

3. Salto de Jimenoa Dos

9.67 MILES

Generally referred to as Salto Jimenoa, this waterfall's appeal consists in the views only, as the bathing pools at the foot of the 40m cascade are fenced…

4. Salto de Jimenoa Uno

9.83 MILES

So picturesque are these falls that an opening scene of the movie Jurassic Park was filmed here. Of the three waterfalls near Jarabacoa, it’s the…

5. Monte Alto Coffee Factory

10.49 MILES

The family-run Monte Alto coffee farm is near Manabao, but the processing factory is just outside Jarabacoa – to get there, cross the bridge over the…

6. Salto de Baiguate

10.53 MILES

In a lush canyon, Baiguate is not as visually impressive as the other waterfalls in the area, but it’s the most accessible for swimming. A lovely 300m…

7. Reserva Científica Ebano Verde

11.1 MILES

Look for the entrance to this 23-sq-km reserve on the road to Constanza from Santiago. There’s also an easy 2km nature trail through tropical forest where…