Dominican Republic´S Tourist Destinations Report Santo Domingo
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Dominican Republic´s Tourist Destinations Report Santo Domingo April 2021 1 Dominican Republic´s Tourist Destinations Report The figures that will be presented below reflect the main tourism statistics such as tourist arrivals, airspace, tourist profile, accommodation, estimated investments, main attractions, events and concerts, of one our main tourist destinations: • Santo Domingo We hope to continue strengthening our relationship in the future. Dominican Republic´s tourist destinations report 2 Dominican Republic´s tourism in numbers (2019) Var. 2019/2018 Var. 2019/2018 Var. en pb 2019/2018 Var. 2019/2018 Source: Ministry of Tourism, Central Bank of Domican Republic, Junta de Aviación Civil Dominican Republic´s tourist destinations report 3 Expenditure and tourist´s satisfaction (2019) Source: Central Bank of Domican Republic Dominican Republic´s tourist destinations report 4 Santo Domingo 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. Source: Ministry of Tourism Santo Domingo´s destination report 5 Santo Domingo Las Américas International 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 Distance between Las Américas Airport 38 KM 61 KM 155 KM 194 KM Santo Domingo- Santo Domingo- Santo Domingo- Santo Domingo- Boca Chica Juan Dolio Santiago Punta Cana 40 minutes 50 minutes 2 hours 2 hours and 15 minutes 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. Source: Ministry of Tourism & Central Bank of Domican Republic Santo Domingo´s destination report 6 Arrivals of passengers (Air, non resident, 2019, Santo Domingo) Source: Dirección General de Migración Santo Domingo ´s destination report 7 Airspace (Santo Domingo, 2019) Source: Junta de Aviación Civil Santo Domingo´s destination report 8 Airspace (Santo Domingo, 2019) Source: Junta de Aviación Civil Santo Domingo´s destination report 9 Airlines (Santo Domingo, 2019) Source: Junta de Aviación Civil Santo Domingo´s destination report 10 Maritime Tourism & Tourist Profile (Santo Domingo, 2019) Var. 2019/2018 Var. 2019/2018 Var. 2019/2018 Source: Ministerio de Turismo Santo Domingo´s destination report 11 Tourist Profile (Air, non resident, 2019, Santo Domingo) Source: Dirección General de Migración & Central Bank of Dominican Republic Santo Domingo ´s destination report 12 Accommodation (Santo Domingo) +6 +24 +4,000 Hotel chains Hotels Hotel rooms 2019 2019 2019 Indicators With the passage of time and the development of this tourist pole, there has been a steady increase in the number of tourist accommodation rooms in this area, with greater emphasis in 2018, with a year-on-year increase of 4.7%. In 2019, the Santo Domingo tourist area account for around 5% of the country's hotel rooms. More than six hotel chains have operations in the area, equivalent to 24 hotels. Source: Oficina Nacional de Estadística Santo Domingo´s destination report 13 Estimated investments (Santo Domingo) It is estimated that in the next five years more than six projects will be completed in this area. 4 hotels projects, which would add around 504 rooms, one tourist real state Project that would add 105 new rooms, and one Condo hotel projects, which would add 62 rooms to the housing supply. The estimated investment amounts to US$105 millions. Of this investment, 65% is Mexican, 29% Dominican, and 5% American. Source: Consejo de Fomento Turístico (CONFOTUR) Santo Domingo´s destination report 14 Touristic attractions Playa Boca Chica Boca Chica lies 18 miles (30 kilometers) east of Santo Domingo. The city beach, which is famous for its clear turquoise water and powdery-white sand, attracts large crowds on weekends. Vendors can be found selling everything from massages to seafood to coconuts to necklaces. Lined with outdoor restaurants and majestic views, Boca Chica is home to attractive marinas that cater specifically to boating and sailing pursuits. Playa Caribe This small, cove-like beach is very popular with people from Santo Domingo. The waves are known to be good for body boarding. Source: Ministry of Tourism Santo Domingo´s destination report 15 Touristic attractions Playa Juan Dolio Playa Guayacanes About 8 miles (13 kilometers) east of Boca Chica is the small town of Guayacanes. The town’s beach offers a mix of predominantly locals with some tourists, but its calm waters create a small village appeal. Playa Juan Dolio Juan Dolio Beach, located two miles (three kilometers) east of Guayacanes, is more relaxed than Boca Chica. High-rise beachfront residences cater to affluent city dwellers who make the commute to enjoy the sea views and the excellent gastronomy at local restaurants. The large expanse of shoreline allows for a relaxing day at the beach, while the resorts even sell one-day passes to their all-inclusive offerings, minus the room. Source: Ministry of Tourism Santo Domingo´s destination report 16 Touristic attractions Sans Souci Terminal Sans Souci Terminal is on the east side of Santo Domingo, across the Ozama River. Tourists landing there are next door to the attractions of the Columbus Lighthouse, the National Aquarium and Los Tres Ojos Nature Park. A shuttle is available to the Don Diego Gate in the Colonial City. Sans Souci Terminal Don Diego Terminal Don Diego Terminal is located on the west side of Santo Domingo. Tourists disembarking at this terminal are within walking distance to the historical center, the Colonial City of Santo Domingo. Don Diego Terminal Source: Ministry of Tourism Santo Domingo´s destination report 17 Touristic attractions Fuente: Ministerio de Medio Ambiente Cueva de los tres ojos East of the city, limestone caves expose gorgeous pools of water at the “Cave of Three Eyes.” With pathways and staircases accessible to tourists, visitors are able to explore the cave, decorated with ancient drawings from indigenous Taino Indians and pieces of handmade pottery. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sundays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Cueva de los Tres Ojos Source: Áreas protegidas de la República Dominicana. José Manuel Mateo Feliz & Adolfo López Belando Santo Domingo´s destination report 18 Touristic attractions Jardín Botánico The Santo Domingo Botanical Gardens, occupying 0.77 square miles (2 square kilometers) is the largest in the Caribbean. Commonly experienced while riding a small train, the park is a haven for the island’s natural flora and is decorated with areas of palm trees, orchids and exotic plants. Bird watchers can also participate in organized programs by the Hispaniolan Ornithological Society. Open Monday through Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. www.jbn.gob.do Parque Mirador Jardín Botánico The extensive green space of Mirador Park is filled with a variety of trees and lined by stunning views of the Caribbean Sea. This park is popular for picnics, walking, running, biking and skating.