The Centro Histórico Ron Barceló is a small museum dedicated to the history of Ron Barceló, one of the Dominican Republic's most famous rum brands, which has been produced in San Pedro de Macorís since the early 20th century. The brand was founded in 1929 by Spanish immigrant Julián Barceló, and the museum traces both the family story and the evolution of Dominican rum production.
The tour — typically guided and brief — takes you through historical photographs, original equipment, and information about the distillation process. There's a tasting at the end, which is the part most visitors appreciate most. It's a modest attraction but a pleasant stop if you want to understand the local industry that, alongside sugar and baseball, defined the city's economic character for generations.