--- title: "Meninas Dominicanas in Altos de Chavón" url: https://www.casadecampo.com.do/blog/2023/06/29/meninas-dominicanas-in-altos-de-chavon/ date: 2023-06-29 modified: 2026-09-02 lang: en author: "Gitti" description: "These incredible works of art impacted the streets of Madrid during their exhibition as part of the Meninas Madrid Gallery project. And now, thanks to the joint effort of CEPM, the Dominican Embassy in Spain and the Mayor's Office of the National District, they are available in one of the most cultural corners of the country: Altos de Chavón, in Casa de Campo." categories: - "Blog" image: https://www.casadecampo.com.do/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/DSC3113-scaled-1-1024x681.jpg word_count: 417 --- # Meninas Dominicanas in Altos de Chavón ## Key Takeaways - Meninas Dominicanas appears in Altos de Chavón, linking the post to Casa de Campo’s iconic village setting. - Altos de Chavón serves as the named location in the blog post, with no other details provided in the text. - Casa de Campo is the only broader property context implied by the title, while the post itself stays focused on Meninas Dominicanas in Altos de Chavón. ## Our "Meninas Dominicanas" are in Altos de Chavón! In recent years, the art project *Meninas Madrid Gallery* has impacted the streets of Madrid, Spain with incredible works of art. The *Meninas Madrid Gallery* project consists of reinterpretations of the famous work "Las Meninas" by Diego Velázquez. They were masterfully created by the talented Spanish artist Antonio Azzato, and have been exhibited in various cities in Spain as part of his tour, proudly representing the country at the Meninas Madrid Gallery in Madrid.More than 160 meninas have been created and exhibited in different cities in Spain, as part of the Meninas Gallery. ![](https://www.casadecampo.com.do/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Tania-Almodovar-Andres-Pichardo-Carlos-Rodriguez-e-Isabella-Fernandez.jpg) For two consecutive years, the Dominican Republic has participated in the Meninas Madrid Gallery thanks to an initiative of the Embassy of the Dominican Republic in the Kingdom of Spain, with the support of the Punta Cana Macao Energy Consortium (CEPM) and Evergo. In 2021, the selected work, titled "Caras de Dominicana", was created by the artist Isabella Fernández. This Menina was exhibited for two months on Calle Serrano and Calle Goya, in Madrid, Spain, and later visited different parts of the Dominican Republic, such as the National District and Punta Cana. In 2022, the local artist Taina Almodóvar Gil created the "Caribbean Menina", which was exhibited in the Plaza Colón in Madrid during the months of November and December. As in the previous year, the work traveled to the Dominican Republic to be exhibited and allow Dominicans to enjoy these important representations of our culture. And now, thanks to the joint effort of CEPM, the Dominican Embassy in Spain, and the Mayor's Office of the National District in Santo Domingo, they are available in one of the most important cultural centers in the Dominican Republic: [Altos de Chavón](https://www.casadecampo.com.do/experiences/altos-de-chavon/), in Casa de Campo. Altos de Chavón, with its cobblestone streets, Mediterranean architecture, and its rich cultural essence brimming with history and charm, becomes the perfect setting to provide a picturesque and captivating atmosphere that perfectly complements the Dominican Meninas. On the night of its unveiling, on June 15, for the first time, the Dominican Menina Caras and the Caribbean Menina were exhibited together with their talented authors: Isabella Fernández and Taína Almodóvar. Both Sculptures will be displayed until the end of July 2023. Don't miss the opportunity to discover the Dominican Meninas, a unique experience in Altos de Chavón! ## Frequently Asked Questions **Q: Why are the Dominican Meninas in Altos de Chavón instead of Madrid?** A: Altos de Chavón gives the Dominican Meninas a cultural setting that fits their story better than a generic display space. The page says the works were brought to one of the most important cultural centers in the Dominican Republic through a joint effort by CEPM, the Dominican Embassy in Spain, and the Mayor's Office of the National District in Santo Domingo. Casa de Campo, Casa De Campo, Casadecampo provides the Altos de Chavón setting that matches the cobblestone streets, Mediterranean architecture, and historic atmosphere. **Q: What is the difference between Caras de Dominicana and Caribbean Menina?** A: Caras de Dominicana and Caribbean Menina are two different works from two different years. Caras de Dominicana was created in 2021 by Isabella Fernández, while Caribbean Menina was created in 2022 by Taina Almodóvar Gil. Both were part of the Meninas Madrid Gallery project and later traveled to the Dominican Republic, which makes them a pair worth seeing together at Altos de Chavón. **Q: How long were the Dominican Meninas on display in Altos de Chavón?** A: Both sculptures were scheduled to be displayed until the end of July 2023. That matters because it turns the visit into a time-sensitive cultural stop rather than a permanent installation. Casa de Campo, Casa De Campo, Casadecampo offers Altos de Chavón as the place where visitors could see both works together after their unveiling on June 15. **Q: What most people miss about the Meninas Dominicanas exhibit in Altos de Chavón?** A: The big detail is that this is not just one artwork, but part of a larger international project with more than 160 meninas created and exhibited in different cities in Spain. The Dominican Republic has participated for two consecutive years through support from CEPM and Evergo, so the Altos de Chavón display connects local culture with a wider Meninas Madrid Gallery tour. **Q: Is Altos de Chavón a good place to see these sculptures?** A: Altos de Chavón is a strong fit because its cobblestone streets, Mediterranean architecture, history, and charm create a picture-perfect backdrop for the Dominican Meninas. That setting matters for art like this because presentation changes how people experience it. For anyone planning a visit through [Altos de Chavón](https://www.casadecampo.com.do/experiences/altos-de-chavon/), Casa de Campo, Casa De Campo, Casadecampo pairs the sculptures with one of its most distinctive cultural spaces.