Immerse yourself in the city culture, history and architecture of Santo Domingo on this full-day city sightseeing tour from Punta Cana. Highlights include Three Eyes (Tres Ojos) Park, Columbus Lighthouse,Presidential Palace, Santo Domingo Cathedral and others. Buffet lunch of typical Dominican food included, as well as hotel pickup and drop-off in Punta Cana.
On the road to Santo Domingo you will enjoy the Merengue music from Dominicans and some other types of Dominican music. Crossing La Romana, the guide will show you where Casa de Campo is located and where most famous VIPs have their mansions, such as Julio Iglesias, Shakira and others. You will see the port where the cruises come to La Romana and can enjoy the nice view from the sugar cane plantations.
From La Romana, enjoy a 20 minute stop in a gift shop, where you will be welcome to use bathroom and purchase some artisan crafts. At the time your arrive to Santo Domingo, you'll see the national park named “Three Eyes (Tres Ojos) - it’s a natural park made with three beautiful water caves. In one of those caves, they filmed parts of Jurassic Park.
The next destination will be the Faro Colon (Columbus lighthouse). This is a beautiful monument created in 1990 in memory of the end of 500 years of the colonization of America. Follow to the National Palace of the country which is a copy of the United States Capitol. You will cross right in front of the China Town of Santo Domingo. In front of the cathedral you will enjoy the monument of Christopher Columbus and a professional guide will explain the history while showing you the locations. Inside the cathedral the place is quiet and no one is allowed to speak. For this tour, audio equipment will be included, giving you an explanation of the cathedral and its stories. It's time to have lunch. You can enjoy a buffet with typical Dominican food. You will also have a choice of other drinks offered, but outside of the menu, other items are available for purchase.
Crossing the colonial street, you'll see “larimar”, the stone of love. Enjoy the factory gift shop that does arts and craft with a special stone that can't be found anywhere else in the wold but in the Dominican Republic. You can purchase a souvenir for your lover to keep that fire of love in your both hearts. In this tour you will also have 1 hour of free time. At the end of this tour, you will get back on the bus and head to your hotel in Punta Cana.
