Colonial Santo Domingo

Santo Domingo de Guzmán is, without a doubt, one of the most fascinating cities in the Caribbean, and the first city founded in the New World in 1496. This beautiful capital city, located two and a half hours from Punta Cana, invites you to explore its charms, and with our excursion you will achieve it.

Our Our tour begins by visiting “Los Tres Ojos”, a combination of caverns and cenotes, which have a high sulfur content and indescribable beauty.

Then we continue to the Colonial Zone, where the most important and imposing buildings from the colonization period are located. It will allow you to visit the first cathedral of the new world, the Alcázar of Diego Colón, the famous Las Damas street and some other colonial monuments from the 15th century. Enjoy panoramic views of the city center, residential areas and the National Presidential Palace. Your best option for shopping will be in the colorful market. Lunch is included in a typical Dominican restaurant.

Your excursion through this city steeped in Dominican culture and heritage begins early in the morning when we pick you up from your hotel in Punta Cana to take you to Santo Domingo, the capital and cultural heart of the Dominican Republic. The city offers a vibrant mix of views and architecture steeped in history, but also very modern constructions.

With the help of an expert guide, you will walk through the Colonial Zone to see the most notable monuments and architecture. You will discover how the Spanish conquistadors lived with a visit to the Alcázar of Diego Colón, the fortress where the Grand Admiral’s family lived.

You will also visit more iconic monuments, such as the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo (UASD), the Palace of Fine Arts, the Eduardo Brito National Theater, the National Palace, the Metropolitan Cathedral of Santa María de la Encarnación, the Jesuit Church, the Pantheon National Park and Colón Park.

All these visits can really whet your appetite. What better place to eat than in a traditional restaurant in Santo Domingo. Afterwards, let yourself be tempted by the typical souvenirs offered in the colorful shops and boutiques of Plaza Columbus.

Santo Domingo will allow you to leave your world behind and immerse yourself in the magic of this majestic Caribbean city!