Things to do in Santo Domingo
Activities, attractions and tours
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Most popular experiences in Santo Domingo
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 Hood Tour
Wildlife & nature
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Glass-bottom Catamaran with Snorkeling, Stingrays & Sharks
Classes & workshops
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Santo Domingo: Chocolate Tour + Optional Workshops
What to do in Santo Domingo
Popular places to visit
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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.
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Malecon
This palm-fringed waterfront strip is lined with restaurants, happening clubs and five-star hotels.
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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.
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Colon Lighthouse and Museum
Admire the grandeur of this monument, which memorializes the explorations of Christopher Columbus and the diversity of the New World.
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Calle Las Damas
During your trip to Santo Domingo, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Calle Las Damas. While you're here, you can savor 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 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.
Zona Franca de San Isidro Industrial Area
After visiting Zona Franca de San Isidro Industrial Area, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santo Domingo Este. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
Areas of Santo Domingo
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Zona Colonial
Zona Colonial is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Calle El Conde and Santa Maria la Menor Cathedral while in the area.
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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 Palacio de los Deportes Virgilio Travieso Soto, and catch the metro at Freddy Beras Goico Station or Juan Ulises Garcia Station to see more of the area.
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Piantini
Unique features of Piantini include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Blue Mall or Agora Mall while you're exploring the area.
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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.
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Gascue
The abundant dining options and seaside views are just a few top-rate features of the neighborhood. Make a stop by Grand Casino Jaragua or Guibia Beach while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Casandra Damiron Station to get around town.
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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 Blue Mall.