Fuerte de Santa Bárbara played a key defensive role during its time. Now a historic site, you can only imagine some of the spectacles its mighty walls have witnessed.

To visit this history-filled fortress, you'll need to find your way to Zona Colonial. You'll find plenty of other things to see and do in this area, like Centro Olimpico, Columbus Park, and Colon Lighthouse and Museum.

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Oct 3 - Oct 7

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New York (JFK) to Santo Domingo (SDQ)

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A unique, attractive, boutique-like facility with lots of attention paid to detail appearance. Very nice, stylish rooms. Excellent very helpful staff (limited English speaking). Somewhat “strange” partnership with neighboring facility where connecting ponds water features are located (a fair walk, especially the return uphill). Fairly isolated and difficult to get to with very limited activities.

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Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Santo Domingo (SDQ)

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Bahia Principe Luxury Bouganville - Adults Only - All Inclusive

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Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Santo Domingo (SDQ)

8.8/10 Excellent! (2,777 reviews)

This place was absolutely gorgeous. The staff was AMAZING and entertaining. The buffet food wasn't bad but wasn't great. The reserved meals we had were the best meals of the week. We were a little disappointed we didn't know to reserve dinners the first night, so most of us had to eat the buffet every day. Next time, I will try to reserve BEFORE I get there. Also, we reserved the catamaran, and the guy running it gave our reservation to someone else and wasn't friendly. Other than that, it was the best birthday EVER!!! The drinks were excellent, and the activities were fun. The entertainment staff really made it an experience to remember. Our rooms were always cleaned and stocked. I will say the electricity went out a few times but always came back within 5-15 mins. Remember, this is still in the Dominican Republic. This never bothered us or got in the way of our good time. It WAS a heavy storm when it happened.

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

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Saona Island: Full-Day Boat Tour with Buffet Lunch & Drinks

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Santo Domingo: The Authentic Dominican Neighbourhood Tour

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Santo Domingo: Chocolate Tour + Optional Workshops

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Popular places to visit

Alcazar de Colon

Walk the same halls that were once paced by the son of Christopher Columbus in this stunning preservation of Spanish colonial architecture.

Plaza de España

Learn about the local history of Santo Domingo when you take a trip to Plaza de España. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Museum of the Royal Houses

Once the Spanish administrative center of the Caribbean, this building now houses a museum dedicated to the colonial history of the region.

Iglesia de Santa Bárbara

Learn about the local history of Santo Domingo with a stop at Iglesia de Santa Bárbara. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in this relaxing area.

Church of Saint Barbara

Find out about the history of Santo Domingo when you take a trip to Church of Saint Barbara. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Museo del Duarte

You can study the exhibits at Museo del Duarte, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Santo Domingo. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in this relaxing area.