Santo Domingo Things to Do

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 friendly waters here. The staff is... more

Built in 1976 and located at the center of the Parque Independencia, this white-marble mausoleum is where some heroes of the Dominican Republic are interred. Here the leaders of the 1844 Independence movement from Haiti are bur... more

The San Antón neighborhood has its origins in the first part of the 16th century when those who worked in the rock quarries, which today is the site of the Monasterio de San Francisco, moved to the area. At one time there was a... more

Discovered at the end of the 19th century by the Italian Don Juan Vicini, this lovely bathing spot lies in exceptionally beautiful natural surroundings. The coral breakwater protects its warm, crystal-clear waters from the wave... more

This small plaza, located in the middle of 27 de Febrero Avenue, is bordered by Winston Churchill Avenue on one end and Abraham Lincoln Avenue on the other. It's a beautiful place that's ideal for whiling away the hours in love... more

This hugely popular café is located in La Calle El Conde, perpetually crowded and full of hustle and bustle. A typical specialty served up here is La Cocina Criolla, along with other delicious dishes of Italian origin. One of t... more

Although located in Plaza Naco´s food court, this café-bar creates a unique environment and serves an ample variety of coffees and teas (cold and hot). The pleasant atmosphere appeals to the many businesspeople and tourists sta... 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 hosts a diverse variety of store... more

El Callejón is a path that leads to the cloisters of the Cathedral. At its entrance, this picturesque lane has a large door decorated with sculptures by the Dominican Rotellini who based them on the misericordias of the chairs... more