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Santo Domingo Attractions

Discover the sights of Santo Domingo with some popular tours & day trips, or get through our list of {155 fun activities in Santo Domingo fun activities in Santo Domingo}. We have no booking fees as well as free cancellation, so you can rest easy and concentrate on planning the perfect vacation.



Most popular activities in Santo Domingo

What to do in Santo Domingo

Free Things to Do in Santo Domingo

Escaping to Santo Domingo on a budget? The following can be experienced for nix.

El Obelisco - Make room in your itinerary to check out this place of local significance.

Assembly Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses - Do some quiet reflection and learn a thing or two about this site's religious importance.

Things to Do in Santo Domingo with Kids

There's fun for the whole family wherever you wander in Santo Domingo. Here are a few family friendly experiences to try together that'll make your trip a blast:


 

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Frequently asked questions

What to do in Santo Domingo on a sunny day?
What to do in Santo Domingo on a rainy day?
A Full-Day Santo Domingo City Tour from Punta Cana is a perfect indoor activity to try if the weather isn’t behaving.
What is Santo Domingo famous for?
Boca Chica lives up to its reputation as an icon that you shouldn’t miss.
What should I not miss in Santo Domingo?
If you only have time for one thing here, make sure it’s Colon Lighthouse and Museum.
Are there cheap things to do in Santo Domingo?
A Colonial Zone Bike Tour guarantees a great time without breaking the bank.
What can you do in Santo Domingo for free?
Your time away in Santo Domingo won’t cost a fortune with free things like these to keep you busy:

  • Boca Chica
  • Assembly Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
  • Megacentro Mall
  • Caucedo Port


Discover the most popular places to visit in Santo Domingo

Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Santo Domingo

Fort Ozama featuring heritage elements

Zona Colonial

4/5(615 area reviews)

A romantic ambiance fills the air of one of the America’s oldest European settlements, a neighborhood known for its architectural masterpieces, bars and parks.

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Downtown Santo Domingo

4/5(461 area reviews)

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Downtown Santo Domingo. Spend some time visiting top spots like Acropolis Center, and catch the metro at Freddy Beras Goico Station or Juan Ulises Garcia Station to see more of the area.

Downtown Santo Domingo
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Piantini

Unique features of Piantini include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Blue Mall or Acropolis Center while you're exploring the area.

Piantini
Plaza de la Cultura which includes a square or plaza

Gascue

4/5(452 area reviews)

This leafy residential suburb of Santo Domingo has first-rate museums, performing arts centers and great dining along a stretch of the city’s breezy esplanade.

Gascue
Alcazar de Colon featuring a square or plaza and a city

Ciudad Colonial

If you're spending some time in Ciudad Colonial, Calle El Conde and Cathedral of Santo Domingo are top sights worth seeing.

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Bella Vista

When in Bella Vista, you can plan a visit to Bella Vista Mall and Acropolis Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Bella Vista

Popular day trips from Santo Domingo