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The Plaza de la Cultura lies in the heart of Bonao and is an open air square decorated with colorful, gigantic paintings and mosaic sculptures.

The cultural aspect in Bonao started with La Fundacion Bonao para la Cultura (Cultural fundation of Bonao). They co-operate as an NGO (Non-governmental organization) and initiated a cultural learning centre for mainly children and young adults in 1987. It became a positive contribution to the city and the facilities of the cultural centre have grown accordingly with the number of students. In 1992, with the help of the Dominican painter, Candido Bido, were they given their current property, next to the catholic church in the centre of Bonao. They initiated the progress of turning the area into the plaza that unfolds there today. In 1995 at the same property, the process of building the Museo Candido Bido (The Candido Bido museum) began. The museum was completed in 2004. Within the museums' three floors it houses not only some of Candido Bidos best work, but also the work of other well known Dominican artists such as Julio Valentin. They have also created an international section which displays the work of other Latin American painters. In addition, the museum provides the opportunity for up and coming dominican painters and sculptures to share their talents with the community.