Santiago Food Guide

Everything about food in Santiago, straight from locals and travelers who've been there.

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Santiago, Dominican Republic is not on most tourist maps but it should be. The Monumento a los Heroes is beautiful, the food scene is growing fast, and the people here are incredibly welcoming. If you want an authentic Dominican experience away from the resorts, this is it.

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