Travel Guide of Santo Domingo in Dominican Republic by Influencers and Travelers
Santo Domingo, officially Santo Domingo de Guzmán, is the capital and largest city in the Dominican Republic and the largest metropolitan area in the Caribbean by population.
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1 - Alcázar de Colón
7 km away
The Alcázar de Colón, or Columbus Alcazar, located in Santo Domingo's Ciudad Colonial, Dominican Republic, and forms part of the Ciudad Colonial UNESCO's World Heritage Site.
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2 - Basilica Cathedral of Santa María la Menor
7 km away
The Cathedral of Santa María la Menor in the Colonial City of Santo Domingo is dedicated to St. Mary of the Incarnation. It is the oldest cathedral in the Americas, begun in 1514 and completed in 1541.
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3 - Shore Excursions in Santo Domingo
Our National Park of the East private nature tour gets you away from the hustle and bustle and into pristine forest with the best local nature guides around. Our 1.5 hour nature walk takes you through one of the most pristine forests in the Dominican Republic and visits several caves, one of which you can go swimming in. Our adventure begins on the outskirts of the quiet fishing town of Bayahibe, where people have lived and fished for over 1,000 years. Once in the area we set out on a light hike into the beautiful National Park of the East, a vast dry tropical forest and one of the largest parks in the country. We spend the morning exploring the trails and then swimming at a spectacular cave just off trail. Next, we enjoy a delicious Dominican style lunch prepared by a local family in the nearby sea side community of Bayahibe. After lunch we explore the beautiful village a bit and take you to some of our favorite spots in town before heading back.
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4 - Haina
6 km away
Bajos de Haina, mostly known simply as Haina, is a town and municipality in the San Cristóbal Province, of the Dominican Republic. It is close to the capital Santo Domingo, and may be regarded as part of the metropolitan area of Greater Santo Domingo.
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5 - Villa Mella
8 km away
Villa Mella, or San Felipe de Villa Mella, is a municipality in Santo Domingo Norte, Dominican Republic. Villa Mella is located north of the Isabela River, about 6 miles to the north of the center of Santo Domingo, and is considered an additional neighborhood of the capital.
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6 - Faro a Colón
9 km away
Columbus Lighthouse is a mausoleum monument located in Santo Domingo Este, Dominican Republic, in tribute to Christopher Columbus. Construction began in 1986, using plans drawn by Scottish architect J.L. Gleave in 1931. In time for the 500th anniversary of Columbus's first voyage, the monument was inaugurated in 1992. It was funded by the Latin American states and the total cost of construction was approximately US$70 million.
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7 - Fortaleza Ozama
7 km away
The Ozama Fortress is recognized by UNESCO as being the oldest military construction of European origin in the Americas. It was built between 1502-1508 by the Spanish at the entrance to Santo Domingo's Ciudad Colonial, Dominican Republic, and overlooking the Ozama River.
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8 - Columbus Park
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9 - Museo de Ámbar
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10 - Boca Chica
34 km away
Boca Chica is a municipality of the Santo Domingo province in the Dominican Republic. Within the municipality there is one municipal district: La Caleta.
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11 - San Jose De Ocoa
48 km away
San José de Ocoa is a province in the southern region of the Dominican Republic, and also the name of the province's capital city. It was split from Peravia on January 1, 2000. Published statistics and maps generally include this province in the old, larger, Peravia.
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Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic is the capital and largest city of the Dominican Republic. The city is located on the Caribbean Sea, at the mouth of the Ozama River. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 2,084,852 people, making it the most populous city in the Caribbean.
When traveling to Santo Domingo, be sure to pack comfortable shoes as you will be doing a lot of walking. The city is full of history and there are many sites to see by foot. Also, be sure to try some of the local cuisine as the Dominican Republic is known for its delicious food.
Some of the best travel experiences in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic may include exploring the city's colonial architecture, visiting its many museums and historical sites, or enjoying the lively nightlife and vibrant culture.
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