traveldk.com

from Eyewitness Travel Guides: the world's bestselling travel guides

Dominican Republic : Merengue Festival

No one has rated this yet.

Rate it

In the third week in October, the northern port of Puerto Plata hosts a week-long celebration of merengue talent. Most of the action takes place on the long and normally rather rundown Malecón, but at this time of year the place comes to life, with bands performing and countless outdoor bars.

Practical Information

Oct

Write a review

If you were signed in, you could write a review here. Register for a free account, or if you're already a member, sign in.

Flight booker
Book it now

Book hotels, insurance & rental cars with our selected partners.

Find out more
Buy DK Travel Guides
Buy from:
- US /
- UK /
- Canada

Latest guides

Submit an attraction

Share your favorite places.

Submit an attraction
Create your own guide

Look out for the symbol, to start adding attractions to your tailor-made travel guide.

Find out more
Review or rate attractions

Tell us what you think by selecting to review or rate attractions as you’re browsing the site.

Find out more