The following activities are often available in Santiago, offering opportunities for students to participate in and learn about Dominican culture:Meet Dominican university students and learn about the city of Santiago: the transportation routes, visit the main plaza and church, and the become familiarized with the city blocks, while making new Dominican friends.Marvel at the grandeur of the Monument to the Heros of the Restoration, and visit the León Cultural Center which features a modern art gallery, anthropology exhibit, and hosts film festivals and music performances.Tour the cigar factory and learn about the art of cigar making, which can take anywhere from 2 to 3 years, from planting the tobacco to rolling the cigar.Experience the thrill of the game at the local baseball stadium (during baseball season), and enjoy one of the Domincan Republic's favorite sports events.Immerse yourself in Dominican culture at the Hermanas Mirabal Museum and learn about the Mirabal sisters, the three most famous revolutionary women who fought against the reign of Trujillo.