Maria Trinidad Sanchez, Dominican Republic
María Trinidad Sánchez is a province of the Dominican Republic. It was split from Samaná Province in September 1959 as Julia Molina Province; in November 1961, it got its current name.
The name commemorates a distinguished female soldier in the wars of independence. María Trinidad Sánchez was the first woman incarcerated and executed by Pedro Santana, a Dominican annexionist president.
María Trinidad Sánchez is located in the northeast of the Dominican Republic. It is bordered by the provinces of Samaná to the east, Espaillat to the west, Duarte to the south, and the Atlantic Ocean to the north.
The capital of María Trinidad Sánchez is Nagua. Other important cities in the province include Villa Vásquez, Cabrera, and Sánchez.
María Trinidad Sánchez is a primarily agricultural province, with the production of cacao, coffee, and tobacco as the main economic activities. The province is also home to a number of tourist attractions, including:
- The Salto de Jimenoa: a waterfall located in the Sierra de Bahoruco mountains.
- The Playa de Rincón: a white sand beach located on the coast of the Caribbean Sea.
- The Playa de Caletón: a black sand beach located on the coast of the Caribbean Sea.
- The Cueva de las Maravillas: a cave system with pre-Columbian Taíno pictographs.
- The Parque Nacional Los Haitises: a UNESCO World Heritage Site that protects a large area of rainforest and mangroves.
María Trinidad Sánchez is a beautiful and diverse province with a lot to offer visitors. Whether you are interested in history, culture, or simply relaxing on the beach, María Trinidad Sánchez is a great place to visit.
Here are some additional tips for planning your trip to María Trinidad Sánchez:
- The best time to visit María Trinidad Sánchez is during the winter (December to April), when the weather is dry and sunny.
- There are a variety of hotels and resorts to choose from in María Trinidad Sánchez, to fit all budgets.
- There are many restaurants in María Trinidad Sánchez that serve a variety of cuisines, from local Dominican fare to international cuisine.
- Be sure to bargain when shopping in María Trinidad Sánchez, as this is the custom.
- The locals in María Trinidad Sánchez are very friendly and welcoming, so be sure to chat with them and learn about their culture.
