Bordering the Ozama River, this area boasts cobblestone streets and an impressive group of buildings dating back to the 16th century. The Colonial Zone of Santo Domingo permits us to travel … More »

One of the oldest streets in Santo Domingo and still among the city's most popular commercial centers, this quaint pedestrian street extends from the Parque Colón to the Parque Independencia. It h … More »

Designed by architect Joe Gleave, this monument to Christopher Columbus is a cross 46 meters tall and constructed of completely white marble. It has housed the remains of the explorer since … More »

Opened in 1990, the National Aquarium boasts a modern, open-air design and a glorious location overlooking the Caribbean. Roughly 3,000 live specimens of 250 species of marine life inhabit the … More »

This anthropological museum is committed to the advancement of the native peoples of the Dominican Republic. Inside, museum visitors will find a variety of pre-Columbian artifacts, including … More »

Several tourist resorts are dotted along the white sandy beaches of Juan Dolio on the east coast of the island, at which visitors can enjoy privacy, exuberant tropical views, and lovely seascapes … More »

Founded in 1976, this museum was originally called The Gallery of Modern Art. In 1992, when only 900 works of art were on display, most of them winners of contests sponsored bi-annually by the … More »

Each New Year's Eve, locals and tourists of all ages gather at the traditional New Year´s party celebrated at El Malecon, a famous oceanfront boulevard considered to be the "World´s Largest Discot … More »

"La Misa del Gallo," or Midnight Mass, is celebrated on Christmas Eve at the Cathedral, where the main celebration is held, and other Catholic churches throughout the country to commemorate … More »

The old Colonial buildings in Santo Domingo are various, but none is as impressive as The Tower of Homage, which is located at the very center of what used to be a military compound. The tower … More »

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