Bonao

Bonao is the capital of Monseñor Nouel province, Dominican Republic. It is located in the center of the country, to the northwest of the national capital Santo Domingo.

The city is known as "Villa De Las Hortensias" - the town of hydrangeas. The Hortensia is the local flower of Bonao.

International companies

One of the biggest international companies operating in Bonao is Falcondo, part of the multinational company Falconbridge Ltd. Falcondo is a strip mining operation that extracts the nickel contained in ferronickel. The other major international company is Hanesbrands Inc, formerly part of Sara Lee Corporation. Hanesbrands operates a textile plant in the Dos Rios Zona Franca, producing cut parts for knit apparel.

Falcondoite, a rare nickel-oxide mineral, whose type locality is the Falconbridge mine in Bonao. Size: 6.5 x 4.5 x 1.5 cm.

Falcondoite, a rare nickel-oxide mineral, whose type locality is the Falconbridge mine in Bonao. Size: 6.5 x 4.5 x 1.5 cm.

Local scene

Motorcycles (especially mini-bikes and scooters also known as 'PASOLA') are the most common form of transportation in the city. There are also taxi and car rental services available. DR-1 (Autopista Duarte) bypasses the city to the east.