The Caribbean's First City!
The Essentials Our team has come up with a list of things that you REALLY should consider packing when visiting Santo Domingo. You will want to prepare for a tropical Caribbean climate, an active stay in Santo Domingo and its … Continued
To the delight of business owners and residents, the beautification and modernization of Santo Domingo’s Colonial Zone is briskly moving forward. Both the Dominican government and private investors are pouring money into improving the appearance and the infrastructure of the … Continued
From fresh French croissants to delicious Spanish tortillas. An insider’s view on the top cafes in the Colonial Zone. Over the past two years, we have seen a steadily increasing number of Europeans hanging out in the Colonial … Continued
The Dominican Republic has always been one of the top destinations in the Caribbean. The beaches of Punta Cana, Bavaro and Cabarete receive millions of visitors every year. Recently though, the UNESCO Colonial Zone of Santo Domingo has also been … Continued
The first JW Marriott hotel in the Caribbean recently opened in Santo Domingo. JW Marriott is a Marriott International luxury brand that features properties in leading cities and exclusive resort areas around the world. The new hotel is located in … Continued
Santo Domingo vacations can be as relaxing or as adventurous as you like. When you visit Santo Domingo you have a wide variety of options. Do you like exploring new areas, visiting museums and historical sites, dancing until the morning … Continued
Several hotels have recently opened in the Colonial Zone of Santo Domingo, a sure sign that tourism is picking up in this unique UNESCO World Heritage Site. Every week, the physical and cultural landscape changes, with more improvements being made … Continued
The National Botanical Gardens in Santo Domingo The National Botanical Gardens should be high on your list of things to do while visiting Santo Domingo. Covering over 200 acres, this park is the largest of its kind in the Caribbean. … Continued
Submitted by Bill Rood from Santo Domingo I spent New Year’s at Bahia Estela, an exquisite property located on Coson Beach, just west of Las Terrenas. This jewel was originally built by an Italian developer but has been taken over … Continued
One of our favorite Santo Domingo restaurants is Falafel in the Colonial Zone or “Zona Colonial”. We are always drawn back to this restaurant with thoughts of delicious falafel plates and the Classic Hummus, which is about the best we … Continued