Fun facts about San Pedro de Macorís
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San Pedro de Macorís has been poetically referred to as 'Macorís of the Sea' and 'the Sultana of the East'.
San Pedro de Macorís
Dominican Republic
San Pedro de Macorís is a city and municipality (municipio) in the Dominican Republic. The capital of its eponymous province in the east region of the country, it is among the ten largest cities of the Dominican Republic. The city has approximately 217,000 inhabitants when including the whole municipality.
From the “Name” section
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San Pedro de Macorís was the first Dominican city to receive seaplanes.
San Pedro de Macorís
Dominican Republic
San Pedro de Macorís is a city and municipality (municipio) in the Dominican Republic. The capital of its eponymous province in the east region of the country, it is among the ten largest cities of the Dominican Republic. The city has approximately 217,000 inhabitants when including the whole municipality.
From the “History” section
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Macorís produces 'Guavaberry,' a drink based on the guavaberry fruit, which is consumed during Christmas.
San Pedro de Macorís
Dominican Republic
San Pedro de Macorís is a city and municipality (municipio) in the Dominican Republic. The capital of its eponymous province in the east region of the country, it is among the ten largest cities of the Dominican Republic. The city has approximately 217,000 inhabitants when including the whole municipality.
From the “Culture” section
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San Pedro de Macorís is known as 'the Cradle of Shortstops' for its significant contribution to professional baseball.
San Pedro de Macorís
Dominican Republic
San Pedro de Macorís is a city and municipality (municipio) in the Dominican Republic. The capital of its eponymous province in the east region of the country, it is among the ten largest cities of the Dominican Republic. The city has approximately 217,000 inhabitants when including the whole municipality.
From the “Sports” section
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San Pedro de Macorís is served by one airline with commercial flights at Cueva Las Maravillas Airport.
San Pedro de Macorís
Dominican Republic
San Pedro de Macorís is a city and municipality (municipio) in the Dominican Republic. The capital of its eponymous province in the east region of the country, it is among the ten largest cities of the Dominican Republic. The city has approximately 217,000 inhabitants when including the whole municipality.
From the “Transport” section
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