Baseball

Baseball is a national passion, the cultural icon of the D.R., and yes, Sammy Sosa is still a legend in his own time. But he is just one of many celebrated Dominican baseball heroes, including pitcher Odalis Revela. Triple-A Dominican and Puerto Rican players and some American major leaguers hone their skills in the D.R.'s professional Winter League, which plays from October through January. Some games are held in the Tetelo Vargas Stadium, in the town of San Pedro de Macorís, east of Boca Chica.

Estadio Francisco A. Michelli. Estadio Francisco A. Michelli is La Romana's baseball stadium. Know that la temporada (the season) is short; your window of opportunity is just October through December, with an occasional game in January. Av. Padre Abreu, near monument, La Romana, La Romana, 22000. 809/556–6188. $8.

Liga de Béisbol Stadiums. Liga de Béisbol Stadiums can be a helpful information source if you're planning an independent trip to a baseball game. Santo Domingo, Nacional. lidom.com.