Private Santo Domingo City Tour from Punta Cana
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Private Santo Domingo City Tour from Punta Cana
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Private Santo Domingo City Tour from Punta Cana

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Stop At: Santo Domingo Excursion, Santo Domingo Dominican Republic

After being picked up at your hotel in Punta Cana the total driving time till the capital will be around 2.5 hours. The first stop in the capital will be at the Three Eyes National Park with underground caverns and lagoons with gorgeous blue waters used by the Taino Indians (the Dominican Republic’s original inhabitants). There are many steps (around 60) down into the open air caverns so you have to be in good physical conditions.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Santo Domingo Excursion, Santo Domingo Dominican Republic

From here we’ll make a quick photo stop at the Columbus Lighthouse, built in 1992 on the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus’s landing in the New World, which houses the purported remains of Christopher Columbus. We’re then off to the oldest streets of the Western Hemisphere in Santo Domingo’s Colonial Zone, a 16 square block neighborhood declared a UNESCO World Heritage in 1992. The colonial zone is bordered by the Ozama River and housing buildings from the XV century, and vividly displaying 500 years of history.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Santo Domingo Excursion, Santo Domingo Dominican Republic

Our first peek at the Colonial Zone comes at the Columbus Palace (Alcazar de Colon). Completed in 1514, it was the home of Christopher Columbus’s son, Diego. This is a beautiful museum with lots of original old furniture and art which was purchased from Spain. From the Palace we walk through the historic Plaza de Espana and onto Calle Las Damas (the first paved street of the New World). Lunch is then served at one of the typical Dominican restaurants in Santo Domingo buffet-style

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Santo Domingo Excursion, Santo Domingo Dominican Republic

After lunch the ultimate destination inside the Colonial Zone is one of the most important sites in the Dominican Republic: the First Cathedral of the New World (Santa Maria la Menor). You will have some free time for shopping and you’ll visit a spacious gift shop selling nearly every Dominican keepsake imaginable. After leaving the Colonial Zone you’ll pass by some of the modern areas of the capital and the National Palace where the Dominican President and the highest level government officials have their offices. Then back on our way to Punta Cana.

Duration: 2 hours

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Included
  • Round trip transportation
  • Professional guide
  • Lunch
  • Landing and facility fees
  • Entry/Admission - Santo Domingo Excursion
Not included
  • Gratuities
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • We recommend this excursion if you’re interested in learning about DR and the history of the Americas. It’s a cultural tour so if you are interested in history and colonial architecture, this is a must see.
  • Punta Cana is not close distance from the capital. The drive to Santo Domingo is about 2.5 hours each way.
  • To enter the cathedral women and men must be covered to the elbows and knees. In other words, shoulders and upper thighs should be covered. In case they have shawls at the entrance to cover you with.
  • This tour involves walking and climbing so wear comfortable shoes and make sure you’re in good physical conditions.
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Tourism
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Cultural
80%
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