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Tours & day trips
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Saona Island: Full-Day Boat Tour with Buffet Lunch & Drinks
Private & custom tours
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Santo Domingo: The Authentic Dominican Neighbourhood Tour
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Mountain Zipline Adventure from Punta Cana
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Santo Domingo: Chocolate Tour + Optional Workshops
What to do in Santo Domingo
Popular places to visit
Boca Chica Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Boca Chica Beach during your travels in Santo Domingo? Discover the sunsets while you're in the area.
Malecon
This palm-fringed waterfront strip is lined with restaurants, happening clubs and five-star hotels.
Calle El Conde
You can find out about the history of Santo Domingo when you stop by Calle El Conde. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
Colon Lighthouse and Museum
Admire the grandeur of this monument, which memorializes the explorations of Christopher Columbus and the diversity of the New World.
Calle Las Damas
During your trip to Santo Domingo, you can enjoy retail therapy at Calle Las Damas. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Blue Mall
During your trip to Santo Domingo, you can do some window-shopping at Blue Mall. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Assembly Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
You can learn about the history of Santo Domingo Este with a trip to Assembly Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Sambil Santo Domingo
During your visit to Santo Domingo, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Sambil Santo Domingo. Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Agora Mall
During your trip to Santo Domingo, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Agora Mall. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Areas of Santo Domingo
Zona Colonial
Zona Colonial is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Calle El Conde or Santa Maria la Menor Cathedral.
Downtown Santo Domingo
Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Downtown Santo Domingo. If sightseeing is on the list, Acropolis Center is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Freddy Beras Goico Station or Juan Ulises Garcia Station to see more of the area.
Piantini
Unique features of Piantini include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Blue Mall or Acropolis Center while you're exploring the area.
Ciudad Colonial
If you're spending some time in Ciudad Colonial, Calle El Conde and Santa Maria la Menor Cathedral are top sights worth seeing.
Gascue
The abundant dining options and seaside views are just a few top-rate features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by Guibia Beach or Eduardo Brito National Theater while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Casandra Damiron Station to get around town.
Bella Vista
While there might not be top attractions in Bella Vista, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Acropolis Center and Bella Vista Mall.
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