The province of Maria Trinidad Sanchez presents the Festival del Coco, “Festicoco,” from 24 July to 28 July 2019. The event coincides with Father’s Day in the Dominican Republic, which falls on the last Sunday of July.
Nagua is the municipality where most of the coconut in the country is produced. There are around 500 producers that supply two free zones that export and sell locally.
Coconut is a popular ingredient used in cooking, especially in Samaná. There are many fish and seafood dishes made with coconut milk. There are coconut sweets made with coconut flakes and the pulp. Coconut oil is a popular in skin care. And of course, there is the coconut and its refreshing water!
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Listin Diario
23 July 2019