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Pictures and information about the city of Bonao are available at [http://www.ibonao.com/i_fotos_bonao.asp IBonao.com] |
Pictures and information about the city of Bonao are available at [http://www.ibonao.com/i_fotos_bonao.asp IBonao.com] |
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==International Companies== |
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One of the biggest international companies operating in Bonao is [http://www.falconbridge.ca/our_business/nickel/operations/falcondo.htm Falcondo], part of the multinational company [[Falconbridge Limited]]. Falcondo is a surface mining operation that produces nickel contained in ferronickel. The other major international company is Hanesbrands Inc, formerly part of [[Sara Lee]] Corporation. Hanesbrands operates a textile plant in the Dos Rios Zona Franca, producing cut parts for knit apparel. |
One of the biggest international companies operating in Bonao is [http://www.falconbridge.ca/our_business/nickel/operations/falcondo.htm Falcondo], part of the multinational company [[Falconbridge Limited]]. Falcondo is a surface mining operation that produces nickel contained in ferronickel. The other major international company is Hanesbrands Inc, formerly part of [[Sara Lee]] Corporation. Hanesbrands operates a textile plant in the Dos Rios Zona Franca, producing cut parts for knit apparel. |
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==Local Scene== |
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Motorcycles (especially mini-bikes and scooters) are the most common form of transportation in the city. The are also taxi and car rental services available. |
Motorcycles (especially mini-bikes and scooters) are the most common form of transportation in the city. The are also taxi and car rental services available. |
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[[Image:Bonao_Carnival.JPG|270px|A costumed reveler during the 2006 carnival in Bonao.|right]] |
[[Image:Bonao_Carnival.JPG|270px|A costumed reveler during the 2006 carnival in Bonao.|right]] |
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A popular annual attraction is the [[Carnival]]. Groups that parade in the Carnival start out in "caves" (typically a blocked-off street) where loud music is played. Costumes are often slightly demonic in nature. During Carnival season, there is often a concert in the town square on Saturday night. |
A popular annual attraction is the [[Carnival]]. Groups that parade in the Carnival start out in "caves" (typically a blocked-off street) where loud music is played. Costumes are often slightly demonic in nature. During Carnival season, there is often a concert in the town square on Saturday night. |
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The two main hotels are [http://www.aquariusbonao.com/ Aquarius] and the less expensive Jacaranda Hotel. |
The two main hotels are [http://www.aquariusbonao.com/ Aquarius] and the less expensive Jacaranda Hotel. In addition to the restaurants at the hotels, the Tipico Bonao is one of the best restaurants between [[Santo Domingo]] and [[Santiago de los Caballeros|Santiago]]. A popular bar is the A-B-Ber Liquor Store. |
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[[Category:Cities and towns in the Dominican Republic]] |
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Revision as of 02:33, 5 September 2006
Bonao is the capital of Monseñor Nouel province, Dominican Republic. It is located in the centre of the country, to the northwest of the national capital Santo Domingo.
The city is known as "Villa De Las Hortensias". The name means Villa Of The Hortensias. The Hortensia Flower is the local flower of Bonao.
Pictures and information about the city of Bonao are available at IBonao.com
International Companies
One of the biggest international companies operating in Bonao is Falcondo, part of the multinational company Falconbridge Limited. Falcondo is a surface mining operation that produces nickel contained in ferronickel. The other major international company is Hanesbrands Inc, formerly part of Sara Lee Corporation. Hanesbrands operates a textile plant in the Dos Rios Zona Franca, producing cut parts for knit apparel.
Local Scene
Motorcycles (especially mini-bikes and scooters) are the most common form of transportation in the city. The are also taxi and car rental services available.
A popular annual attraction is the Carnival. Groups that parade in the Carnival start out in "caves" (typically a blocked-off street) where loud music is played. Costumes are often slightly demonic in nature. During Carnival season, there is often a concert in the town square on Saturday night.
The two main hotels are Aquarius and the less expensive Jacaranda Hotel. In addition to the restaurants at the hotels, the Tipico Bonao is one of the best restaurants between Santo Domingo and Santiago. A popular bar is the A-B-Ber Liquor Store.
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