Santo Domingo Things to Do

Founded in 1982, the exhibits in this museum are focused on the natural history of the universe and the island's flora and fauna. It currently boasts three displays: "The Universe Room", a space dedicated to the solar system an... more

Just a short walk from the Alcazar de Colon are the dockyards, or Las Atarazanas. In the 16th century this set of buildings was the New World's first commercial industry. The stone buildings were linked together by inner courty... more

Inaugurated in 1996 by former president Joaquin Balaguer, this extensive green area, comprised of six independent parks, is one of the lungs of the city. It is an ideal spot to make family picnics or practice sports such as jog... more

Since 1991 this concert, sponsored by the Reservas Bank of the Dominican Republic, has been celebrated every December 25th at the Santa María de la Encarnación Cathedral of Santo Domingo. A series of a capella Christmas carols... more

Built at the beginning of the 16th century, in late Isabeline Gothic style, this home once belonged to the writer Francisco Tostado. Its most striking feature is a stone twin window. Originally the home had large gardens and or... more

This cultural center located in a colonial building with a beautiful, welcoming inside patio, serves as an art gallery where Dominican painters display and sell their wares. Works available to the public include those by famous... more

This church was founded in 1510 by the Dominican fathers Pedro de Cordoba, Anton de Montesinos, Bernardo de Santo Domingo and a lay brother. In 1532 the first chair of theology was established here, which in 1538 made way for t... more

Founded upon the orders of Fray Nicolas de Ovando, probably sometime after 1504, this hospital also served as a church. The first phase of its construction was completed in 1519. According to E. Walter Palm, the Brotherhood of... more