A dish you cannot miss:
Sancocho, a Spanish-style stew usually served with rice. Ingredients include various roots, green plantains, avocado and typically chicken or beef, although it sometimes includes a combination of seven meats (Sancocho prieto)
National alcoholic drink:
Architectural Hotspot in the Capital:
The Cathedral at the colonial city
Famous people:
Amelia Vega
Oscar de la Renta
Juan Luis Guerra
Michael Camilo
Many great Baseball players including members of the Baseball Hall of Fame like Osvaldo 'Ozzie' Virgil, Felipe Alou, Juan Marichal, Sammy Sosa, Pedro Martinez
Local Sayings:
¡Se la comió!: Expression of admiration
Comerse un cable: Expression of critical situation
Pasar el Niagara a Pie: Going through difficult times