Santo Domingo Travel Guide

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"The Museo Alcazar de Colon is designed in Gothic-Mudejar style and was used as a residence for Columbus's son, Diego and his wife Dona Maria de Toledo during the 16th century, Santo Domingo" in Santo Domingo "View of the walls and armaments of Fort Ozama from the Tower of Homage, built in 1505 and is the oldest Colonial military structure in the New World guarding the old quarter Zola Colonial in Santo Domingo."

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Founded in 1498 by Bartholomew Columbus (Christopher Columbus´ brother), Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic's capital, has the distinction of being the oldest colonial city in the Americas. In the present days, this city, located on the southern coast of the island, bordering the Caribbean Sea, has a population that surpasses the 3 million … Read Santo Domingo introduction

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Plaza e Iglesia de Santo Domingo

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The amount of available services and tourist facilities in Santo Domingo should not prevent you from visiting the interesting historical sectors that still exist in this town founded in 1620 and rebuilt in 1838. Among them is the Plaza …
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Faro a Colón
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Calle El Conde
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Capilla de Nuestra Senora de los Remedios
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Dominicana Jones Jeep Safari

Sofitel Frances

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This pleasant hotel is located in the heart of the Colonial Zone, in a nineteenth century building. It is situated among the city's important monuments and …
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Occidental El Embajador
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InterContinental Hotel V Centenario
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Melia Santo Domingo
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Hispaniola Hotel & Casino

It was not a good place to visit. Lots of garbage around and people begging for money.I HATED IT : ( ..............

5 June 2005 | jcintro24

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Overview of Santo Domingo

Santo Domingo is one of the Caribbean's most vibrant cities, with a 12-block Colonial Zone to rival that of Old San Juan in Puerto Rico. Come here to walk in the footsteps of Cortes, Ponce de Leon, and, of course, Columbus himself. Allow at least a day to capture some of the highlights of the old city …

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