The Listin Diario reports that a cold front has brought early morning temperatures of 8 degrees Celsius in the mountain area of Constanza. In the city, the average temperature has oscillated between 14 and 16 degrees Celsius. Since homes in this area do not have heating, residents are layering the blankets on their beds. Professor Miguel Abreu Dominguez, vice-president of the local Red Cross, said that in places like Valle Nuevo, Alto Bandera, Valle El Tetero, Bao and the Pico Duarte, the temperature at midday is 4 degrees Celsisus, which during the night drops to 0 degrees. This is a major consideration for those attempting to climb to the top of the Caribbean. Ramona Victoriano, of the local Tourism Ministry office, said that hotels in the area have been booked with local and foreign tourists who seek to enjoy the chilly temperatures.