Luperon Museum, the newest attraction in Puerto Plata

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Has anyone living in Puerto Plata visited the new Gregorio Luperon museum that opened in June 2012? Please report back on the museum. Initial reports I have is that it is well worth a visit when touring the Victorian houses of downtown Puerto Plata.

The museum is located where Luperon last lived in a Victorian-style house located on Calle 12 de Julio almost corner Padre Castellanos in downtown Puerto Plata.


The Casa Museo General Gregorio Luperon was built to commemorate the General Gregorio Luperon (1839-1897), the army general and politician who is recognized for his role in restoring Dominican independence after the annexation to Spain in 1863. The annexation occurred after Dominican leaders feared Haitian leaders would again dominate the country. The invading Haitian government had been expelled during the 1844 independence war.

The museum was entrusted to architect Sarah Garcia (Casa Colonial boutique hotel) and the set up was the responsibility of Margarita Gonzalez (Museo Trampolin and Centro Cultural Telecomunicaciones in Santo Domingo).