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Food, drink & nightlife
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Saona Island: Full-Day Boat Tour with Buffet Lunch & Drinks
Adventure & outdoor
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Mountain Zipline Adventure from Punta Cana
Cruises & boat tours
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The Authentic Dominican Hood Tour
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Santo Domingo: Chocolate Tour + Optional Workshops
What to do in Santo Domingo
Popular places to visit
Malecon
This palm-fringed waterfront strip is lined with restaurants, happening clubs and five-star hotels.
Boca Chica Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Boca Chica Beach during your travels in Santo Domingo? Discover the sunsets while you're in the area.
Calle El Conde
You can find out about the history of Santo Domingo with a visit to Calle El Conde. Check out 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.
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 check out its top-notch restaurants.
Assembly Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
You can learn about the history of Santo Domingo Este with a visit to Assembly Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.
Agora Mall
During your trip to Santo Domingo, you can do some window-shopping at Agora Mall. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.
Sambil Santo Domingo
During your visit to Santo Domingo, you can enjoy retail therapy at Sambil Santo Domingo. Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Megacentro Mall
During your trip to Santo Domingo Este, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Megacentro Mall. Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Areas of Santo Domingo
Zona Colonial
Zona Colonial is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Calle El Conde and Cathedral of Santo Domingo while in the area.
Downtown Santo Domingo
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Downtown Santo Domingo. Spend some time visiting top spots like Acropolis Center, and catch 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 Cathedral of Santo Domingo are top sights worth seeing.
Gascue
The abundant dining options and seaside views are just a few top-rate features of the neighborhood. Make a stop by Guibia Beach or National Palace while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Casandra Damiron Station to get around town.
Ensanche Naco
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ensanche Naco and surrounding area, you can visit Palacio de los Deportes Virgilio Travieso Soto and Acropolis Center.
