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Central Towers Santo Domingo SANTO DOMINGO WELCOME TO SANTO DOMINGO Cover photo: Alcázar de Colón Inside photo: Colonial City Dominican Republic’s capital city of Santo Domingo serves as the Caribbean’s most culturally rich and most vibrant historical destination. The city itself displays contrasts at every turn – contemporary hotels sit on ancient cobblestone streets, luxury cars park beside well-worn scooters, and exotic cuisine is served at chic restaurants while street vendors offer traditional Dominican fare. The city’s restaurants specialize in both gourmet Dominican cuisine and international gastronomy, while abundant shopping delights visitors and residents alike with boutiques and major chain retailers from the U.S. and Europe. Ensuring no shortage of cultural experiences, the city also offers a wealth of museums, galleries and theaters. Nestled inside Santo Domingo on the Ozama River is America’s first and oldest city, the Colonial City, which was established by Bartholomew Columbus, Christopher Columbus’ brother in 1498. Here, visitors can walk cobblestone streets that conquistadors once strolled centuries ago. The Colonial City is one of the most beautiful and romantic areas in all of the Caribbean, especially at night with the spectacular lighting of restaurants, museums and ancient stone structures that date back to the early 1500s. Major business hotels offering panoramic views of the deep blue water along the Malecón are also hotspots for international conferences. Santo Domingo is especially attractive for small and medium-sized meetings with plenty of things to do before, during and after the conference, convention or meeting. Hotels provide meeting rooms and executive floors for small events, and large conference rooms for bigger groups. There’s a great variety of venues in museums, cultural, governmental and educational centers and even in shopping malls that can be rented for presentations and events. About an hour east of Santo Domingo, visitors can escape to the resort town of Boca Chica, known as the capital’s beach town. Boca Chica’s beaches are a family favorite for their coral reef-protected lagoon, shallow waters and soft powdery sand lapped by turquoise waters. The area is surrounded by a variety of seafood restaurants, charming hotels and fun shops, and boasts perfect weather for sailing. Further east, Juan Dolio is a slow-paced escape from the energetic city for Dominicans and visitors alike. The beach town rests along the Caribbean shoreline with a quiet main street where most hotels and restaurants are located. The following guide to Santo Domingo includes descriptions of the amazing attractions, golf courses, beaches and more that await you. 1 Puerta del Conde Parque Independencia COLONIAL CITY Puente Abreu Duarte José Martí Caracas Puente Colón Calle El Conde Juan Bautista Vicini Ravelo General Cabral Flotante 2 Chinatown Altagracia v. México Duarte A 19 de Marzo Vicente Celestino Duarte Marina na Río za Ozama Bartolomé Salcedo ra a Colón ión t 11 ac A aur 12 Del Monte y Tejada est Benito González R ano Tejera Plaza de Terminal 3 Iglesia de las Mercedes ili España Don Diego m A v. Mella E v A . d Libertador Duarte e 10 l Antonio Caba Juan Isidro Pérez P Arzobispo Meriño u er to 9 ( A v Av. Estados Unidos . F r A Imbert a v 4 Iglesia Regina Angelorum n . España c General Luperón i Faro s c José Reyes Las Damas o a Colón C 3 Salomé Ureña Isabel la Católica a a Hostos m . Mella Las Mercedes a 16 de Agosto v ñ A o El Conde 7 8 30 de Marzo D e ñ ó ) 5 Convento de los Dominicos Arzobispo Nouel 2 6 1 Sánchez Av. Bolívar Parque Santomé 19 de Marzo Palo Hincado Independencia Espaillat 5 ríquez E. Hen Padre Billini4 Terminal Antiguo Canela i) Sansouci 6 Casa de Cementerio illin Tostado B v. Independencia te A Municipal en Pina sid Plaza Juan Estrelleta re P Puerto de Cambronal Arzobispo Portes eo Barón Pas Santo Domingo ón ( alec José Gabriel GarcíaM KEY Beller Colonial City Pedestrian Street Catedral Primada de América 7 Parque Colón SANTO DOMINGO Park or Plaza Hotspots /Restaurante Ovandina City Bridge COLONIAL CITY Turistic Point Entrance © 2019 Dolores Vicioso. All Rights Reserved. Caribbean Sea Map info: [email protected], Tel +1 809 223-2725 Cruise Port Chinatown Panteón Nacional Ruinas Monasterio 8 Fortaleza Santo Domingo 9 10 Museo de las Casas Reales 11 Alcázar de Colón 12 San Francisco (Ozama) Plaza de España FACTS Cathedral of Santo Domingo Dominican Republic occupies the eastern two-thirds of the large island of Hispaniola, which it shares with the Republic of Haiti. It is the second largest country in the Caribbean, comprising an area of 19,292 square miles (49,967 square kilometers). The country has a population of 10.5 million and enjoys sunny tropical weather all year. The average year-round temperatures are 77°F to 88°F (25°C to 31°C). The cooler season is November through April, while it is warmest from May through October. TIME: The local time zone is Eastern Caribbean Time (GMT -0400). Dominican Republic does not observe daylight savings time. CAPITAL CITY: Dominican Republic’s historic and sophisticated capital city, Santo Domingo, is the oldest city of the New World. Its Colonial City was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1990. LANGUAGE: Spanish is the official language; however, you’ll be surprised by the fact that the majority of employees in hotels and tourist destinations speak relatively good English, French, German and Italian, among others. CURRENCY: The Dominican peso (RD$) is the official currency. GETTING HERE: Dominican Republic currently has seven international airports throughout the country, including: Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) in Santo Domingo, Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ), La Romana International Airport (LRM), Gregorio Luperón International Airport (POP) in Puerto Plata, El Catey International Airport (AZS) in Samaná, and El Cibao International Airport (STI) in Santiago. Maritime ports that regularly receive cruise ships in the country include Santo Domingo Port (Sans Souci and Don Diego terminals), La Romana Port (east and west docks, Catalina Island and Casa de Campo Marina) Punta Cana (Cap Cana Marina), Puerto Plata (Amber Cove) and Samaná Bay facilities (Cayo Levantado). 5 DOCUMENTATION: For most visitors, a valid passport is required to enter the country. Any person, regardless of their nationality, can visit Dominican Republic if they are a legal resident or if they have one of the following valid visas in their passport: United States, Canada, United Kingdom or Schengen. The cost of the tourist card previously paid separately, is now included in the airline ticket: https://dgii.gov.do/tarjetaTuristica ELECTRICITY: Electricity operates at 110 Volts/60 Colonial City Hertz, the same as North America. If needed, adapter plugs are available at most hotels. TAXES: Dominican hotels and restaurants collect an additional 28 % of their published prices (18 % sales tax + 10 % service charge). MEDICAL PRECAUTIONS: Due to the strength of the Caribbean sun and the climatic conditions of the area, it is recommended for tourists to always wear sunscreen and mosquito repellent, especially for outdoor activities, and to drink bottled water throughout the day to avoid dehydration. In case of an emergency contact 9-1-1, the National Emergency and Security Attention System. www.911.gob.do DRINKING AGE: The legal drinking age in the country is 18 years old. HOTELS: For information about Dominican Republic hotels and accommodations in Santo Domingo region, visit: www.GoDominicanRepublic.com/hotels, Santo Domingo Hotels Association www.cometosantodomingo.com, and the Association of Hotels and Tourism www.asonahores.com Download our free app Go Dominican Republic, available in the App Store and on Google Play. 6 LOCAL TRANSPORTATION As the second-largest country in the Caribbean, Dominican Republic offers a wide range of activities. Many options exist for traveling on well-maintained highways to nearby attractions and also to more distantly located excursions. LOCAL TRANSPORTATION: Taxis are available at most hotels and tour operators are more than willing to provide additional options for getting around. Visitors should also check with their hotel for any recommendations. Uber and Cabify services are available In Santo Domingo. There are also two subway lines with 30 stations www.metrosantodomingo.com and the new cable car of Santo Domingo. BUSES: Air-conditioned motor coaches and vans arranged by local tour operators are available from most hotels. Major companies include Autobuses Metro www.metroserviciosturisticos.com, Caribe Tours www.caribetours.com.do and Expreso Bávaro www.expresobavaro.com CAR RENTALS: Car rental offices and facilities can be found at the airports. Renters must be 25 years old with a valid driver’s license. AIRPORT: Las Américas International Airport (SDQ), also known as the José Francisco Peña Gómez Airport, is 30 minutes from the capital city of Santo Domingo and very close to the tourist areas of Boca Chica and Juan Dolio. It is the second-busiest airport in the country following Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ), as well as one of the largest in the Caribbean. Also in Santo Domingo, La Isabela International Airport (JBQ), also known as the Joaquín Balaguer International Airport, handles mostly domestic flights and flights to Haiti.www.aerodom.com CRUISES: Visitors can arrive via Santo Domingo’s world-class seaport, which welcome the world’s most venerable cruise ships, nestled at the mouth of the Ozama River where it meets the Caribbean Sea. The port features two state-of-the-art cruise ship terminals: Don Diego, near the Colonial City, and Sansouci, close to the Columbus Lighthouse and Los Tres Ojos. 7 COLONIAL CITY: The Colonial City was the first city established in the ATTRACTIONS New World and was founded by Columbus’ brother Bartholomew.
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