Las Damas Street

At the eastern end of Calle El Conde, you’ll stumble on the first paved street in the Americas: Calle Las Damas or the “street of the ladies.” Sixteenth century architecture, former colonial buildings now turned into museums, embassies, and upscale hotels flank this picturesque, narrow road. Connecting directly to the Alcazar de Colón Palace, María […]

El Conde Street

The first commercial street in the New World remains the most popular pedestrian shopping area of the Dominican Republic. Stretching over 10 blocks, cutting through the Colonial City like its main organ, this cobblestoned road is lined with restaurants, cafés, souvenir shops, and grocery stores, but also street side art vendors displaying their colorful paintings, […]

Diego Colón Alcazar

One of the most popular museums in the Colonial City is also its most impressive in architecture. Completed around 1512, this Gothic and Renaissance style palace was once the home of Diego Columbus, son of Christopher Columbus, and his wife María de Toledo, niece of King Ferdinand of Spain. With views overlooking Plaza de España […]

Bicycle tour in the colonial zone

Bicycle tour of the Colonial Zone of Santo Domingo. Book an introductory tour of Santo Domingo’s Colonial Zone by bicycle on this 1.5 hour guided tour. This overview is ideal for first-time visitors and will allow you to cover much more distance than on foot. You’ll hear historical and cultural commentary from your guide and […]

Los Tres Ojos National Park

The Dominican Republic represents one of the most diverse territories in the Caribbean, whether for its spectacular beaches, its people or its natural wonders, such as Los Tres Ojos National Park. This natural attraction is located just a few minutes from the center of the city of Santo Domingo. It was formed thousands of years […]

Columbus Lighthouse

Built in the shape of a cross, the Columbus Lighthouse stands on the eastern end of Santo Domingo. The remains of Christopher Columbus are located at this site, which also serves as a mausoleum and museum. The lighthouse was designed by Scottish architect Joseph Gleave and built during the administration of President Joaquin Balaguer to […]

Chocolate tour in Kahkow Experience

Operated by one of the country’s leading cocoa exporters, this part museum, part chocolate factory, located in the heart of historic Las Damas Street, offers a comprehensive overview of the Dominican Republic’s thriving cocoa industry. The multimedia presentation includes a holographic theater, as well as a guided walk through the various rooms and visual displays, […]