We want to see carnival and have heard that La Vega is the place to do it. We would like to get some photos of carnival masks. It seems as if up to 400,000 people went last year! Would it be better to avoid the last day and go on an earlier Sunday to see the parades? How does it all work? It seems there are no hotels in La Vega - if we stay near Santiago and get the bus or cadge a lift to La Vega do we just walk through the streets and find a suitable spot or does it happen in one central square? We heard there is music too. All information gratefully received.
Or are there any good carnivals in other places that would be slightly smaller but still fun? We are flexible - we could be in Samana, santa Domingo or Puerta Plata or Santiago regions.
Or are there any good carnivals in other places that would be slightly smaller but still fun? We are flexible - we could be in Samana, santa Domingo or Puerta Plata or Santiago regions.
