Welcome to Santo Domingo
Welcome to Santo Domingo - The city of ancient charm and modern latin flair
Capital of Dominican Republic and registered at the UNESCO world cutural heritage, Santo Domingo is the first city founded by European settlers in the New World discover by Christopher Columbus. Perfect mixture of ancient charm and modern Latin Flair you will find there everything you need to have a complete and rich journey from visiting museums to discover the historical past of the cities to dancing in salsa and merengue clubs when night comes. This city has the power to please even the most demanding tourist. Why not start your day by visiting the monument built for the 500th discovery of America, the Columdus Lighthouse continue your trip boating in Las Cuevas de Los Tres Ojos, make a detour by the national aquarium, it is worth seeing, and finally opt for a relaxing moment in one of the several beaches. Already did all this ? You have seen nothing, to really know the city you need to discover a few secrets about the night life as indeed Santo Domingo never goes to sleep...
Information and fact
Historical sightseeing
In Santo Domingo there are a lot of attractions to visits. The most famous is related to the colonial past of the city, there you will discover the beauty of ancient times, visit the most ancient fortress of America and others historical buildings. In the same historical spirit La Plaza Cultura is plenty of national museums on various topics to keep you busy for all the period of your trip.
Night-life
A busy Night-lifestyle is totally part of Santo Domingo people daily routine. Once night comes people are like reborned. The happy hour gives the start at 5 or 6 and as time goes by streets are filled, crowds gather in reknown places and the night can start. You will find the bigs and famous clubs at the street Avda. Most of them are part of the Hotels on this area.
Shopping
In the Central old town you will found differents places to do your shopping and buy loccal souvenirs form your trip. The other most recommanded area currently is in PLaza Central at the Bopulevard 27 de Febero.
Climate
With a minumum average temperature near to 25 during all the year, Santo Domingo is ready to welcome you in the Carrabean style.