3 Days in Santo Domingo: The First City of the Americas
Five centuries of history in cobblestone streets: the first cathedral, the first hospital of the New World. Three days of culture and great food.
Five centuries of history in cobblestone streets: the first cathedral, the first hospital of the New World. Three days of culture and great food.
Day 1 — Arrival and first colonial stroll
Land at SDQ. Check into the Colonial Zone and walk: Calle El Conde, Plaza de España, Dominican dinner.
Day 2 — The Colonial Zone in depth
Alcázar de Colón, Primate Cathedral, Museo de las Casas Reales, Fortaleza Ozama. Sunset on the Malecón.
Day 3 — Farewell with flavor
Crafts market, Dominican coffee, National Pantheon. Buy rum and coffee. Back to SDQ.
Where to stay — curated by XCAPR
- Hotel boutique en la Zona Colonial — Stay inside the Zone
Experiences not to miss
- Colonial Zone
- Alcázar de Colón
- Malecón
- Dominican cuisine
- Museums
Practical tips
Safe in tourist areas. Strong midday sun: museums during hot hours.
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