Iglesia San Juan Bautista de Las Guárnas

The Iglesia San Juan Bautista in Las Guáranas is a historic landmark in Duarte Province. Its colonial architecture with neoclassical details houses altarpieces and religious artifacts of significant heritage value. A witness to the town's faith and traditions, its bell tower and the June patron saint festival stand out. A must-visit to grasp the cultural identity of the Cibao region and Dominican devotion in an atmosphere of peace and reflection.

Standing at the town center, this church has been the spiritual heart since Las Guáranas was a section of San Francisco. Its simple architecture, with a gabled roof and modest bell tower, reflects the faith of an agricultural community that grew to the rhythm of cacao and coffee. Every June 24th, the patron saint festival of San Juan Bautista overflows the plaza with *atabales* (traditional drums), processions, and the warm, genuine hospitality of the Cibao people.