What to do and see in Santo Domingo, Santo Domingo Province: The Best Free Things to do

January 21, 2022 Sachiko Swiger

Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic and a UNESCO world heritage site, is the oldest continuously inhabited European settlement in the Americas and one of the most populous cities in the Caribbean. The city is a mix of old world charm and modern Latin flair. Its medieval palaces and fortresses mix with nightlife and shopping to rival any modern city in the world. You'll find pristine beaches and hidden gems like a salsa/merengue club set inside a huge underground cave.
Restaurants in Santo Domingo

1. Parque Iberoamerica

Avenida Bolivar, Santo Domingo 10106 Dominican Republic
Excellent
75%
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25%
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5.0 based on 16 reviews

Parque Iberoamerica

2. Santo Domingo Skyline

Winston Churchill Avenue, Santo Domingo Dominican Republic
Excellent
83%
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17%
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5.0 based on 18 reviews

Santo Domingo Skyline

Reviewed By 107losproceres

Santo Domingo is the true metropolis of the Caribbean. It has dozens of 30 plus story buildings challenging notions of quaint tropical settings. Santo Domingo continues to rise and surprise visitors and locals.

3. Calle Las Damas

Calle Las Damas Ciudad Colonial, Santo Domingo 10210 Dominican Republic
Excellent
48%
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38%
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12%
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4.5 based on 1,097 reviews

Calle Las Damas

This cobblestone street, the first ever built in the New World, is known for its numerous beautiful structures from centuries past.

Reviewed By PeeJay0708 - Stredokluky, Czech Republic

We heard a lot of this street before we came to St. Domingo the first time. Nice to walk along this historical street up to the very center of mediaval town.

4. Gazcue

Santo Domingo Dominican Republic
Excellent
56%
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22%
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4.5 based on 32 reviews

Gazcue

A quiet residential neighborhood that exudes a suburban atmosphere with its shaded trees and attractive middle-class homes.

Reviewed By etonna822

I grew up in Gazcue, Socorro Sanchez Street, #14, very close to Calle Lea De Castro. Around the corner was my grammar school, Instituto Escuela, one that I keep in my heart because it gave me lots of wonderful memories, our teachers and classmates will be impossible to forget. In my street and as well as the other streets near my home there were beautifully designed homes, ours was the first two story home built there in 1949 by the well known Arquitect Margarita Taule, one of the first female graduate in that area of expertise, last time I visited the neighborhood the interior of this originally nine bedroom family home owned by my family, Familia Canario, was retrofitted to house a day clinic, the exterior had been left intact. The families that originally built their homes in my street are obviously gone but the good memories still exist, I can even remember their names.

5. Convento de los Dominicos

Calle Hostos, Santo Domingo 10210 Dominican Republic +1 809-687-4722 http://www.conventodominico.org
Excellent
46%
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39%
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4.5 based on 82 reviews

Convento de los Dominicos

This convent is the site of the first university constructed in the Americas in 1538.

Reviewed By malejandrohp - Dominican Republic, Caribbean

This church is just fascinating.. goes from symbolism, architecture and history. It offers you self guided tour which is great, you can take your time and its very cheap. Eveything in there has its place on what the religion actually is... :) enjoy

6. Parque Colon

Calle Isabel La Catolica Centro Histórico, Santo Domingo 10210 Dominican Republic
Excellent
43%
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41%
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15%
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4.5 based on 915 reviews

Parque Colon

One of Santo Domingo's main gathering places, this plaza has a bronze statue of Columbus at its center.

Reviewed By worldmaps - New York City, United States

Perfect to sit down and people-watch. Lots of activities at the park - performers, music, food, and a beautiful church.

7. Sambil Santo Domingo

Avenida John F. Kennedy Esquina Paseo Los Aviadores, Santo Domingo 10413 Dominican Republic +1 809-234-5678 [email protected] http://www.sambil.com.do/
Excellent
54%
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27%
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11%
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4.5 based on 277 reviews

Sambil Santo Domingo

8. Agora Mall

Av Abraham Lincoln, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Esquina Av John F. Kennedy, Santo Domingo Dominican Republic +1 809-472-2076 http://www.agora.com.do/
Excellent
60%
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4.5 based on 904 reviews

Agora Mall

Reviewed By Glasgow3016

I enjoy very much to stroll through shopping malls world wide and it was a pleasant surprise to have experienced Agora Mall. Wide selection of top class stores, plenty of facilities, clean and inviting.

9. Zona Colonial

Ciudad Colonial, Santo Domingo Dominican Republic http://colonialzone-dr.com
Excellent
56%
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33%
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9%
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4.5 based on 3,086 reviews

Zona Colonial

Reviewed By globetrottingboys - San Francisco, United States

My life was so enriched by visiting this spot. I really thought Santo Domingo was just about Bachata but i was wrong this place is so rich in history is full of sixteenth century architecture, former colonial buildings now turned museums, and embassies. Make sure you visit all this spots located along this historic zone include Fortaleza Ozama, the first fortress in the Americas, and the National Pantheon, resting place of the Dominican Republic’s national heroes, La Calle De Las Damas and The first cathedral build in the new continent (cathedral of Santa María)

10. Iglesia Las Mercedes

Calle Las Mercedes entre las calles Jose Reyes y la Calle Sanchez, Santo Domingo 10210 Dominican Republic +1 809-682-7312
Excellent
57%
Good
32%
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4.5 based on 47 reviews

Iglesia Las Mercedes

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