Santo Domingo Things to Do

 12 Reviews  Built between 1521 and 1540, this was intended by the Vatican to the religous center of the West Indies. The church structure is a mixture of Gothic and Romanesque styles. This was the first cathedral... 

 6 Reviews  The 3 eyes is what this site is called. It's a large sinkhole with 3 lagoons (the 3 eyes) in it. The most impressive of which is the Azul Ojo, the "blue eye", which is a lagoon with crystal clear blue... 

 13 Reviews  This mansion was the house of the Columbus family in Santo Domingo. It was built by Christoper Coulmbus' son, Diego in 1515. Today, it's a museum furnished with original and period furniture. This is... 

 12 Reviews  The Columbus' Lighthouse was built to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the discovering of America. It's shaped into a big cross with the smaller parts in front and on the sides, and the longest... 

 7 Reviews  Despite seeming a little dated (its actually built in 1990), this open air aquarium was actually very nice. Its location has a great overlooking view of the Caribbean. It has a great display of Sea... 

 7 Reviews  The Botanical Garden has been a must for nature lovers and everyone who wants to have peace within chaos in the city since its opening in 1976 during the government of Dr. Joaquín Balaguer. It houses... 

 9 Reviews   Fortaleza Ozama was built in 1502 and this impressive fort is the oldest military structure in the New World. Inside the fort you’ll find The Tower of Homage, with two-meter thick walls and... 

 6 Reviews  I though about simply including this in the tip about the Malecón, but the seafront is just too beautiful along the outskirts of Santo Domingo to really cram in with the sea wall. The Río Ozama is... 

 7 Reviews  The is SD's main art gallery and it has a nice collection of Dominican art work. The main floor is reserved for special exhibits (there was an international tile exhibition when we visited), the... 

 8 Reviews  This building completed in 1520, was the office of the Governor General of the West Indies and office of the Royal Audiences. The complex has been a museum since 1976. It houses Santo Domingo's... 

 7 Reviews  Parque Colón is the beginning of all my school trips to the Old Town and where Calle El Conde begins (or ends, depending on which direction you're walking to). It's a nice place where one can sit down... 

 7 Reviews   This tip about El Conde could also be a shopping tip, because El Conde is one of the oldest streets in Santo Domingo - and still among the city's most popular commercial centers. El Conde is... 

 7 Reviews   Altar de la Patria (Altar of the Nation) is located at the centre of Parque Independencia (very near Calle el Conde) and was built in 1976. Inside this white-marble mausoleum the bodies of Juan... 

 5 Reviews   Panteón Nacional (the National Mausoleum) was built between 1714 and 1745, originally as a Jesuit church (Iglesia de los Padres). During the church’s history it has been used as a tobacco... 

 4 Reviews  The Convento de los Dominicos was the first university in the Spanish New World, but this institution was later moved to the Catholic University and the building here returned to its earlier use as a... 

 2 Reviews   Reloj del Sol (Clock of the Sun) is located just outside Museo de las Casas Reales at Plaza España. The clock was built in 1753 by order of Governor Francisco Rubio y Peñaranda. It was positioned... 

 marielexoteria Says:  This annual festival takes place in late July/early August and features the best national and international Merengue performers. There are several live shows... 

 marielexoteria Says:  This zoo, inaugurated in 1975, is home to big cats, the white rhino, hippos, monkeys, birds, etc. Before you used to see endemic animals of this island like the... 

 marielexoteria Says:  * During the carnival, dance on the street at night - taken from the most popular carnival song by Fernando "El Mayimbe" Villalona.The Santo Domingo carnival is... 

 ValbyDK Says:  The monument, Plaza de la Bandera (The Square of the Flag), is situated at the end of the important road "27 de Febrero". Around the square there are several... 

 ValbyDK Says:  On a walk through Santo Domingo, we passed the Palacio Nacional - the office of the president (2008: Doctor Leonel Fernández). The palace is located east of... 

 marielexoteria Says:  The Boulevard, as it is known among us, is a traffic island in the middle of Avenida 27 de Febrero, between Av. Lincoln and Av. Churchill. They have sculptures,... 

 ansanch Says:  Well if you like Discotecas, adn a hot Latin vibe then this place is for you. This is one of the hottest clubs for a younger crowd, but you will be able to find...