Living History, Sea and City
Santo Domingo

Type: Cultural, historical, urban and entertainment destination
Climate: Tropical urban climate (24–31 °C)
Ideal for: Culture, city breaks, gastronomy, shopping and urban tourism
High season: Year-round

Explore the Colonial Zone, with cobblestone streets, museums, boutiques and restaurants

Walk along Calle Las Damas, the first paved street in the Americas

Visit Fortaleza Ozama, the oldest European military structure in the New World

Discover the Alcázar de Colón and enjoy Plaza España

Visit the Primada de América Cathedral, the oldest cathedral in the Americas

Explore the Ruins of San Francisco, the first monastery in the New World

Stroll along Calle El Conde and Parque Colón, key urban gathering points

Visit Puerta del Conde and Independence Park

Discover Los Tres Ojos National Park, featuring underground caves and crystal-clear lakes

Visit the Columbus Lighthouse (Faro a Colón), one of the city’s most iconic landmarks

Enjoy the Santo Domingo Malecón (George Washington Avenue) along the Caribbean Sea

Visit the National Botanical Garden and Mirador Sur Park

Experience cultural attractions such as Kahkow Experience, the Museum of the Royal Houses, and the Eduardo Brito National Theater

Enjoy shopping, dining and entertainment at Ágora Mall, Sambil Santo Domingo, Downtown Center, Acrópolis Center and Galería 360

Santo Domingo is a city where history is part of everyday life. Its Colonial Zone preserves some of the most important landmarks in the Americas, including the Primada Cathedral, the Alcázar de Colón and Calle Las Damas, while the modern city offers museums, theaters, entertainment districts and a dynamic culinary scene. Natural spaces such as Los Tres Ojos National Park, the National Botanical Garden and the Malecón provide opportunities to enjoy nature and the sea within the city. This balance of colonial heritage, urban energy and open spaces makes Santo Domingo an authentic, vibrant and diverse destination.