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Jardin Botanico Nacional
Ollie #1 of 65 attractions in Santo Domingo
4.5 of 5 stars 15 reviews
Attraction type  National Parks
El Sendero del Cacao
Ollie #2 of 65 attractions in Santo Domingo
4.5 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Owner description: Find the secrets that are behind an exquisite chocolate! Learn from planting a cacao tree, extracting, fermenting and drying the seeds, its importance...... more » Owner description: Find the secrets that are behind an exquisite chocolate! Learn from planting a cacao tree, extracting, fermenting and drying the seeds, its importance for aroma/flavor in chocolate, as well as its process in a Factory.Dominican Republic is the major producer of organic cacao worldwide! The tour is in an organic plantation, guided by professionals of Rizek Cacao, most experienced cacao company in the country.*Lunch Available. 1h45 from Santo Domingo/Samana/Puerto Plata « less
Attraction type  Farms
Calle de Las Damas
Ollie #3 of 65 attractions in Santo Domingo
4.5 of 5 stars 16 reviews
This cobblestone street, the first ever built in the New World, is known for its numerous beautiful structures from centuries past.
Attraction type  Historic Walking Areas
Zona Colonial (Colonial Zone)
Ollie #4 of 65 attractions in Santo Domingo
4.5 of 5 stars 79 reviews
Owner description: Still a vibrant part of town, this compact area contains many museums and other historic buildings documenting the Caribbean's earliest history, both...... more » Owner description: Still a vibrant part of town, this compact area contains many museums and other historic buildings documenting the Caribbean's earliest history, both Indian and European. « less
Attraction type  Historic Walking Areas; Neighbourhoods
Parque Colon
Ollie #5 of 65 attractions in Santo Domingo
4.5 of 5 stars 14 reviews
One of Santo Domingo's main gathering places, this plaza has a bronze statue of Columbus at its center.
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Historic Sites
Fort Ozama (Fortaleza Ozama)
Ollie #6 of 65 attractions in Santo Domingo
4.5 of 5 stars 14 reviews
The construction of one of the oldest forts in the Americas was completed in 1507.
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Alcazar de Colon
Ollie #7 of 65 attractions in Santo Domingo
4.5 of 5 stars 22 reviews
Owner description: Built by Christopher Columbus's son between 1510 and 1514, this restored building was one of the first structures built in the oldest remaining...... more » Owner description: Built by Christopher Columbus's son between 1510 and 1514, this restored building was one of the first structures built in the oldest remaining European city in the Americas. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Castles
Park of Three Eyes of Water (Parque Los Tres Ojos de Agua)
Ollie #8 of 65 attractions in Santo Domingo
4.5 of 5 stars 17 reviews
A group of interconnected caves near Santo Domingo.
Attraction type  Geologic Formations
Cathedral of Santo Domingo
Ollie #9 of 65 attractions in Santo Domingo
4.5 of 5 stars 24 reviews
This impressive cathedral, one of the earliest built in the Americas, is known for its dramatic architecture.
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Santo Domingo City Tour
Ollie #10 of 65 attractions in Santo Domingo
4.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
National Botanical Garden
Ollie #11 of 65 attractions in Santo Domingo
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Full of flowers and plants native to the island, the gardens offer tram tours of the facilities.
Attraction type  Gardens
Chapel de la Altagracia
Ollie #12 of 65 attractions in Santo Domingo
5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
This gothic-style chapel stands in Santo Domingo's Colonial District.
Attraction type  Religious Sites
National Pantheon (Pantheon Nacional)
Ollie #13 of 65 attractions in Santo Domingo
4 of 5 stars 10 reviews
This 18th-century Jesuit church is the resting place for many of the greatest Dominican heroes.
Attraction type  Government Buildings; Cemeteries; Religious Sites; Historic Sites
Juan Dolio Guayacanes
Ollie #14 of 65 attractions in Santo Domingo
4.5 of 5 stars 20 reviews
This beach area to the east of Santo Domingo is filled with fishing villages and less crowded beaches.
Attraction type  Beaches
Mercado Modelo
Ollie #15 of 65 attractions in Santo Domingo
4.5 of 5 stars 12 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Flea/ Street Markets
Malecon
Ollie #16 of 65 attractions in Santo Domingo
4 of 5 stars 20 reviews
This popular thoroughfare is home to luxury hotels and casinos as well as historic monuments and statues.
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Neighbourhoods
Quisqueya Stadium
Ollie #17 of 65 attractions in Santo Domingo
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Many of Major League Baseball's biggest stars got their start in this stadium of the prestigious Dominican League.
Attraction type  Sports Complexes
Catedral Primada de America
Ollie #18 of 65 attractions in Santo Domingo
4.5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Larimar Museum and Factory
Ollie #19 of 65 attractions in Santo Domingo
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
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Columbus Lighthouse (Faro a Colon)
Ollie #20 of 65 attractions in Santo Domingo
3.5 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Owner description: This multi-million-dollar lighthouse was built in 1992 to celebrate the 400 year anniversary of Columbus's landing in the Americas and is the site of...... more » Owner description: This multi-million-dollar lighthouse was built in 1992 to celebrate the 400 year anniversary of Columbus's landing in the Americas and is the site of the explorer's bones. « less
Attraction type  Lighthouses; Monuments/ Statues; Museums
Distance  4.6 km from city centre
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