Dao al Pecao

Santiago


This original Caribbean tapas bar occupies a colorful refurbished mansion filled with art and tropical plants. It's a high-energy place for weekend cocktails, inventive snacks and live music. Unique dishes include pork and mamajuana (a spirit made with herbs, dried bark, rum, wine and honey) empanadas and artisanal chorizo (mains RD$150).


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2. Palacio Consistorial

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3. Centro de la Cultura de Santiago

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4. Catedral de Santiago Apóstol

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5. Fortaleza San Luis

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8. La Aurora Parque Industrial

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