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It’s Semana Santa, otherwise known as Easter Week, Holy Week or PARTY WEEK! In the Dominican Republic Semana Santa is as big if not a bigger celebration than Christmas – so here is our guide to everything fun that’s happening in Casa de Campo this Semana Santa!
These events, activities and specials apply to:
Monday the 18th – Sunday the 24th of April
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The Semana Santa Polo Tournament
Time: TBA (either 3pm or 4.30pm)
Teams: Lechuza vs Marina
Click here to find out more!
Click here to read about and see photos of last year’s Semana Santa Polo Tournament party!
The Semana Santa Polo Tournament
Time: 3pm and 4.30pm
Teams: Pachanga vs Guero then Cayacoa vs La Carbuccia
Click here to find out more!
Click here to read about and see photos of last year’s Semana Santa Polo Tournament party!
Flamenco Classes at Pointé with Fatima!
Time: 6:30pm
Where: Pointe Dance School, Calle Francisco Richiez #35
Tel: 809 – 556 – 2808, 809 – 550 8277, 809 – 350 9003 (classes MUST be booked in advance!)
The Semana Santa Polo Tournament
Time: 3pm and 4.30pm
Teams: Lechuza vs Chamuscada then Marina vs Covalent USA
Click here to find out more!
Click here to read about and see photos of last year’s Semana Santa Polo Tournament party!
Flamenco Classes at Pointé with Fatima!
Time: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Cost: RD$350 per class, 4 classes RD$1,200, 8 classes RD$2000
Where: Pointe Dance School, Calle Francisco Richiez #35
Tel: 809 – 556 – 2808, 809 – 550 8277, 809 – 350 9003 (classes MUST be booked in advance!)
Semana Santa Bazaar ‘Shopping for a Cause’
Hosted by Susana Caro to raise money for Heart Care Dominicana the bazaar will feature Ana of ‘Ana’s Closet’, Marcia Moran jewelry, and rml bags by Raisa Tapia
Where: Limones #12
Time: 10am-6pm
Beach BBQ
Time: 11am – 4pm
Where: Minitas Beach / Playa Minitas
What: Casa de Campo’s legendary beach BBQ with hotdogs, burgers, kebabs and more!
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Semana Santa Kick-Off Party
Time: From 11pm
Where: Pepperoni Restaurant in the Marina Casa de Campo
What: Indoor bash! Music by Mario Cabral, Conrad Wittkop, Luis Garcia, Omar Andino
Click here to see their Facebook event.
The Semana Santa Polo Tournament
Time: 3pm and 4.30pm
Teams: Cayacoa vs Guero then La Carbuccia vs Tpago
Click here to find out more!
Click here to read about and see photos of last year’s Semana Santa Polo Tournament party!
Semana Santa Bazaar ‘Shopping for a Cause’
Hosted by Susana Caro to raise money for Heart Care Dominicana the bazaar will feature Ana of ‘Ana’s Closet’, Marcia Moran jewelry, and rml bags by Raisa Tapia
Where: Limones #12
Time: 10am-6pm
Beach BBQ
Time: 11am – 4pm
Where: Minitas Beach / Playa Minitas
What: Casa de Campo’s legendary beach BBQ with hotdogs, burgers, kebabs and more!
Click here to find out more!
Semana Santa Party
Time: From 11pm
Where: Cafe JuanitaRestaurant in the Marina Casa de Campo
What: Music by Mario Cabral, Conrad Wittkop, Luis Garcia, Omar Andino
Click here to see their Facebook event.
Semana Santa Bazaar ‘Shopping for a Cause’
Hosted by Susana Caro to raise money for Heart Care Dominicana the bazaar will feature Ana of ‘Ana’s Closet’, Marcia Moran jewelry, and rml bags by Raisa Tapia
Where: Limones #12
Time: 10am-6pm
Beach BBQ
Time: 11am – 4pm
Where: Minitas Beach / Playa Minitas
What: Casa de Campo’s legendary beach BBQ with hotdogs, burgers, kebabs and more!
Click here to find out more!
The Semana Santa Polo Tournament – THE FINAL and AFTER PARTY!
Time: From 3pm
Where: The Casa de Campo Polo Fields
What: The FINAL of the 6th annual semana santa polo tournament and AFTER PARTY!
Click here to find out more about the tournament
Click here to find out more about the FINAL and AFTER PARTY!
Click here to read about and see photos of last year’s Semana Santa Polo Tournament party!
Don Omar and Victor Manuelle ‘Encuentro de Los Grandes’
When: 8.30pm
Where: The Altos de Chavón Amphitheater
Ticket Prices: General Entrance – RD$1,500 (US$40), VIP – RD$3,000 (US$80)
Tickets available from: CDC Concierge (809-523-3333, Ext. 3165)
Click here to find out more!
Praia Beach Party with DJ Rick Wonder
Time: From 11pm to sunrise
Where: Playa Minitas / Minitas Beach, Casa de Campo
Ticket Prices: RD$2,000 per person (includes open bar)
Click here to find out more!
In the spirit of celebrations, a number of Casa de Campo’s stores and restaurants are putting on some specials, here they are:
‘Semana Santa Oferta 2011’
Where: VillaCollection, Dedon and Rubiluna
What? 15% to 35% discounts!
When: Thursday 21st to Sunday 24th
Claro
Where: The Claro Store in the Marina Casa de Campo
What: 25% discount on your bill for post paid plans of Internet Movil
Herve Leger Dresses!
Where: Carmen Sol New York fashion boutique in the Marina Casa de Campo, Playa Minitas and the main hotel area
What: Carmen Sol New York are pleased to announce that they are now selling celebrity favorite dresses by Herve Leger and are the ONLY place you can buy them in the Caribbean.
Oneburger Happy Hour – all drinks 50% off!
Time: 6-9pm (Sundays – Thursdays) and 10pm to close Friday, Saturday)
Where: Oneburger, Altos de Chavón
What: Happy Hour, all drinks 50% off
The following activities/specials are available everyday (or almost):
Oneburger Happy Hour – all drinks 50% off!
Time: 6-9pm (Sundays – Thursdays) and 10pm to close Friday, Saturday)
Where: Oneburger, Altos de Chavón
What: Happy Hour, all drinks 50% off
Factory Tour at the Tabaclera de Garcia
The world’s largest hand-rolled cigar factory invites you on a unique tour through the different stages of cigar creation.
Time: Weekdays – 8am – 4pm, Saturdays – 8am – 12pm (Tours are available by appointment only!)
Contact: 809-556-2127 extension 2341, tour@laspalmascigar.com
Cost:
• Enthusiasts Tour (hand made rolling and packing), 30 mins: US$5 (redeemable on cigar purchases)
• Aficionados Tour (complete handmade), 60 mins: US$10 (redeemable on cigar purchases)
• Private VIP Tour (complete tour and cigar tasting), 12o mins: US$20
To read our review of the Tabacalera de Garcia Factory Tours, click here.
Sunset Happy Hour at the Victory Club
Enjoy a refreshing Happy Hour cocktail or 2 at the Victory Club and watch the sunset over the ocean!
Time: 5pm-7pm, everyday EXCEPT Monday (The Victory is closed every Monday)
Special Offers: 2×1 on Tropical Mojitos, vodka drinks, gin and tonic, glasses of white or red wine!
Click here for more information.
‘Mujer Enamorada’ Art Exhibit at the Altos de Chavón Art Gallery
OPEN: Everyday 9am – 6pm (but closed Tuesdays)
Click here to find out more!