Santo Domingo

Santo Domingo is the capital and most important city of the Dominican Republic. It is located in the south of the nation along with the confluence of the Ozama River.

With nearly 4 million inhabitants, Santo Domingo is the most populated city in the Dominican Republic, and the second in the Caribbean after Havana.

Places to visit in Santo Domingo

Visiting Santo Domingo is a highly recommended option for tourists because the city has many attractions that are worth visiting, especially the Colonial Zone, the main historical, cultural and leisure center of the city.

The Parque Colón is one of the neuralgic points of the area and an ideal place to have a refreshing drink in any of its wide terraces that offer clear views.

Next to the park, we find El Conde Street, a pedestrian ride where we will find numerous stores, ideal for purchases of gifts and souvenirs of the city.

Another important street is Las Damas, due to its historical importance, where we will find beautiful colonial buildings through its narrow streets that give off a lot of charm.

As for architectural heritage, the greatest example is the Cathedral Santa Maria, which stands out for its interior composed of elements of Gothic, Spanish Renaissance and Baroque style.

In addition, Santo Domingo offers a wide variety of leisure and especially cultural options, since in the city there are numerous museums such as the Faro de Colón (Columbus Lighthouse) or the Museo de Arte Moderno (Museum of Modern Art).

And for those who wish to spend a day of sun and beach, you should visit Boca Chica Beach, located just 20 km from the capital, which is an ideal place to enjoy the tropical climate. In short, Santo Domingo is a city with a multitude of options.

Excursion to Santo Domingo from Punta Cana

There are several companies that offer tours and excursions to Santo Domingo from Bavaro or Punta Cana.

If you want to see how this excursion is, you can see in the following link: Santo Domingo Day Trip from Punta Cana.

Hotels in Santo Domingo

Santo Domingo has a first class hotel infrastructure, so you will have no problem finding the right hotel. You can see the hotels and resorts in Santo Domingo in the following link: Hotels and Resorts in Santo Domingo