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A large government building with a dome, surrounded by landscaped gardens and a busy street.
A sunset over a body of water with boats and people on the shore.
A boat named "The Boat House" on a beach with clear turquoise water, palm trees, and a distant shoreline.
An aerial view of a city with a prominent bridge crossing a river, surrounded by dense urban development and greenery.
A bustling outdoor dining area with palm trees and a building with a sign reading "Costello."

Things to do

The Battle of Santo Domingo 4D Experience

The Battle of Santo Domingo 4D Experience

￥784
per adult
The Battle of Santo Domingo 4D Experience
Saona Island: Catamaran tour to a Dream Beach, all inclusive

Saona Island: Catamaran/Speedboat Tour to a Dream Beach

￥13,962
per adult
Saona Island: Catamaran/Speedboat Tour to a Dream Beach
Inside of the National Pantheon of the Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo Historical Day Trip from Punta Cana with Lunch

￥12,566
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Santo Domingo Historical Day Trip from Punta Cana with Lunch
Extreme Ziplines Full-Day from Juan Dolio

Extreme Ziplines Full-Day from Juan Dolio

￥14,119
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Extreme Ziplines Full-Day from Juan Dolio
Colonial Zone: Historical Tour with a visit to the Columbus Lighthouse and Tres Ojos Park

Colonial Zone: Historical Sightseeing Tour with a visit to Columbus Lighthouse and Tres Ojos Park

￥4,942
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Colonial Zone: Historical Sightseeing Tour with a visit to Columbus Lighthouse and Tres Ojos Park
The Battle of Santo Domingo 4D Experience

The Battle of Santo Domingo 4D Experience

￥784
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Battle of Santo Domingo 4D Experience
Tour Colonial Experience

Tour Colonial Experience

￥4,706
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Tour Colonial Experience
Banana Boat

Tour to Boca Chica and the Cave of Eden

￥15,688
per adult
Tour to Boca Chica and the Cave of Eden
Taínos 4D Experience Discover the Legacy of the Caribbean

Taínos 4D Experience Discover the Legacy of the Caribbean

￥941
per adult
Taínos 4D Experience Discover the Legacy of the Caribbean
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A beach with palm trees, thatched umbrellas, and beach chairs.

Boca Chica Beach

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A historic stone building with arches and palm trees.

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.

A densely built urban area with numerous high-rise buildings, a large body of water in the background, and some green spaces.

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.

A historic building with a circular plaza, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.

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.

A historic building with arches and columns, palm trees, and a paved courtyard.

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.

A coastal city with a clear blue sea, a highway along the shore, and distant city skyline.

Las Américas

Though Las Américas might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Colon Lighthouse and Museum and Agua Splash Caribe Aquatic Park.

Popular day trips from Santo Domingo

A beach at sunset with palm trees, a boat, and people standing near a table and chairs.

Santo Domingo

A turquoise sea with sailboats and a distant shoreline with trees.

San Cristobal

A beach with palm trees, people sunbathing, and boats in the water.

Boca Chica

The sun setting behind palm leaves over the ocean.

Santo Domingo Oeste