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Address: Ave Máximo Gómez, Plaza de la Cultura, Santo Domingo
Long before Columbus set foot in the Dominican Republic, the island was home to several native tribes, most notably the Taino Indians. This museum preserves portions of that early, rich history and allows visitors to get up close and personal with tribal masks, ceremonial items, and everyday artifacts that survived...
Category: Best Attractions & Activities - Santo Domingo Attractions & Activities
Address: Ave España No 75, Santo Domingo
The open, airy National Aquarium is located just a short drive out of the city and offers visitors a glimpse of the Caribbean's diverse, colorful sea life. A particular area of interest is the aquarium's Plexiglas tunnel, which lets visitors walk directly through the aquarium. The complex boasts more than 3,000 marine...
Category: Best Attractions & Activities - Santo Domingo Attractions & Activities
Address: Mt. Isabel de Torres, Santo Domingo
The National Botanical Gardens in Santo Domingo are considered by many to be among the world's best. They offer a variety of flora, including graceful palms and over 300 types of orchids. At 200-plus acres, the garden is the Caribbean's largest and provides an opportunity to explore a vast array of native plants. Make...
Category: Best Attractions & Activities - Santo Domingo Attractions & Activities
Address: 45 minutes from city center, Santo Domingo
Just north of Boca Chica, the beach at Juan Dolio provides a long stretch of sand and crushed coral for sunbathing or playing volleyball or beach football. However, the underwater coral may make for an uncomfortable expedition if you're looking for more water-focused activities. Don't let this keep you away – resorts...
Category: Best Attractions & Activities - Santo Domingo Attractions & Activities
Address: just off shore at Boca Chica, Santo Domingo
La Caleta presents scuba divers with excellent options during vacations in Santo Domingo. Small islands off the coast, along with a coral reef, make the beach's waters less rough than in some areas, so underwater sightseeing is especially safe. Plus, two shipwrecks and the myriad of colorful fish draw divers from...
Category: Best Attractions & Activities - Santo Domingo Attractions & Activities
Address: Plaza de la Cultura, Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo's Museum of Modern Art features paintings and sculpture by national and international artists. There is, of course, a heavy focus on Dominican Republic artists, but creations by international masters are sometimes highlighted in exhibitions. Look for the works of two of the country's best-known artists,...
Renaissance Jaragua Hotel & Casino
Category: Santo Domingo Attractions & Activities
Address: Ave George Washington 367, Santo Domingo
The casino at the Renaissance Jaragua Hotel is the city's largest, offering 50 slot machines and 32 blackjack, 9 roulette, 3 baccarat, and 3 craps tables, along with a Pai Gow Poker table. Live entertainment and three excellent restaurants make this late-night casino a favorite even with inexperienced gamblers who...
Barceló Gran Hotel Lina & Casino
Category: Santo Domingo Attractions & Activities
Address: Ave Maximo Gomez, at Ave 27 de Febrero, Santo Domingo
Barceló Gran Hotel Lina & Casino attracts visitors from around the world for fine dining and gaming options. Although you'll find more than 40 slot machines, 15 tables allow folks to test card and roulette skills.
Catedral de Santa María la Menor
Category: Santo Domingo Attractions & Activities
Address: Calle Arzobispo Meriño, Santo Domingo
Construction started on the Catedral de Santa María la Menor in 1514 – just as the city was starting to blossom – and was completed in the mid-1540s. The first Catholic cathedral in the New World, this structure stands as a reminder of the city's history and culture. The limestone and coral facade highlights the...
Occidental El Embajador Hotel and Casino
Category: Santo Domingo Attractions & Activities
Address: Ave Sarasota 65, Santo Domingo
If you're looking for late-night and early-morning fun, the casino at Occidental El Embajador Hotel is an excellent choice, as proven by its 50 slot machines, 14 blackjack, 8 roulette, and 2 poker tables. Before you lay it all on the line, you may want to fill up at one of the two hotel restaurants.
