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Santo Domingo

Exploring Dominican Republic - Santo Domingo

Learn about all the activities in Santo Domingo.
Palacio Consistorial
palacio consistorial de santiago de los caballeros
Monumento a los Héroes de la restauración
Monumento a los héroes de la restauración
La aurora
La aurora
Gran teatro del Cibao
Gran teatro del Cibao
Estadio Cibao
Estadio Cibao
Centro Cultural León Jimenes
centro leon
Casa de Arte
Casa de arte Santiago
Arena del Cibao
Gran Arena del Cibao
Isla Saona
Isla saona
Cueva del chicho
cueva del chicho
Cueva de las Maravillas
Cueva de las maravillas
Catalinita
Isla Catalinita
Casa Ponce de León
Casa ponce de leon
Bayahibe rose garden
Bayahibe
Bayahíbe
Bayahibe
Atlantic Princess Shipwreck
Bayahibe
Salto de Jimenoa
Salto de jimenoa
Salto de Baiguate
Salto de Baiguate
Pico duarte
Pico duarte
La confluencia
La confluencia
José del Carmen ramírez National Park
jose del carmen ramirez national park
jarabacoa golf club
jarabacoa golf club

Overview

The Dominican Republic’s capital city, Santo Domingo is also the most modern and dynamic metropolis in the Caribbean. La Capital—as it is affectionately called—epitomizes the pulse of Dominican culture, where the old and the new converge seamlessly from centuries old architecture and history, to large shopping malls, art galleries, an electric nightlife, and a booming gastronomy scene.

Exploring the Colonial City—the first European settlement of the Americas and a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1990—is a recommended experience for all travelers. This historic neighborhood consists of a pedestrian-friendly maze of narrow streets brimming with 16th to early 20th century architectural wonders. They lead toward colonial buildings turned museums, shops, hotels, restaurants, and sidewalk cafés. Hop on the Chu Chu Colonial train for a 45-minute tour of the area, hire a guide who will walk you down the first paved road of the Americas while sharing tales, or rent a bike and meander on your own. For a nature break, picnic on the lawns of the National Botanical Garden, the largest in the Caribbean, or stroll down the Malecón at sunset for sea views, roadside snacks, and people watching.