- WhereDominican Republic
- TypeHistoric city
- Time neededHalf to full day
- Best timeMorning or evening
Founded in 1498, Santo Domingo's colonial city holds the Catedral Primada de América, the Alcázar de Colón and the Calle Las Damas, the oldest paved street in the Americas. It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Today the zone is full of cafés, rooftop bars and museums, and is lively at night around Plaza de España.
Tips
- Walk Calle El Conde
- Visit the Museo de las Casas Reales
- Dress respectfully for the cathedral
Location
Open in Google Maps → · Coordinates 18.474, -69.884
Tours: Zona Colonial, Santo Domingo
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