Zona Colonial
Santo Domingo
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Santa Maria la Menor Cathedral
Find out about the history of Santo Domingo with a stop at Santa Maria la Menor Cathedral. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in this relaxing area.
Ozama Fortress
The oldest military structure in the New World, this imposing fort is the site from where the Spanish launched several key colonial conquests in the Americas.
Alcazar de Colon
Walk the same halls that were once paced by the son of Christopher Columbus in this stunning preservation of Spanish colonial architecture.
Museum of the Royal Houses
Once the Spanish administrative center of the Caribbean, this building now houses a museum dedicated to the colonial history of the region.
Things to do
Saona Island: Catamaran/Speedboat Tour to a Dream Beach
Santo Domingo: Hidden Waterfall & Historical Cave Adventure
Punta Cana: Ecological Adventure in Buggies from Santo Domingo
Saona Island From Santo Domingo With Catamaran, Food & Drink
The Battle of Santo Domingo 4D Experience
Full Day Excursion to Catalina Island From Bavaro / Punta Cana.
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Other neighbourhoods around Zona Colonial
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.
Ciudad Nueva
When in Ciudad Nueva, you can plan a visit to Calle El Conde and Santa Maria la Menor Cathedral, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Las Américas
While there might not be top attractions in Las Américas, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Colon Lighthouse and Museum and Agua Splash Caribe Parque Acuatico.
Ciudad Universitaria
Travellers choose Ciudad Universitaria for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Amin Abel Station or Francisco Alberto Caamano Deno Station and check out top sights like Guibia Beach.
Alma Rosa
While Alma Rosa isn't home to many top sights, Megacentro Mall and Colon Lighthouse and Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.