"Santo Domingo" Santo Domingo by Jim_Eliason

Santo Domingo Travel Guide: 427 reviews and 944 photos

Established in 1496 by Bartolome Columbus, Christopher's brother, this is the oldest European founded city in the New World. It was ruled first by Bartolome then later by Christopher Columbus' son, Diego. It has a fairly well preserved colonial district without the overun commercialism of a San Juan PR. It also has many of the country's other tourist attractions and museums. Unfortunately, I only spent a day here, so here are some highlights of the city.

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:Very historic city
  • Cons:Not much tourist infrastructure
  • In a nutshell:A must see Carribean destination.
  • Last visit to Santo Domingo: Jan 2007
  • Intro Updated Aug 12, 2012
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  • VZ-Pam's Profile Photo
    Jul 18, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    someday I should go there. I bet they may have some hair of Columbus in the burial. Personally, I am not a fan of Columbus.

  • BillNJ's Profile Photo
    Dec 15, 2009 at 6:03 PM

    Great information about Santo Domingo's architecture and history. Also, the Calle El Conde looks like a nice pedestrian zone.

  • deecat's Profile Photo
    Nov 30, 2008 at 12:04 PM

    I really enjoyed reading and seeing your Santo Domingo pages. Outstanding photographs. I learned a great deal, which, as a teacher, I always appreciate.

  • Tableaux1's Profile Photo
    Sep 1, 2008 at 5:34 PM

    Beautiful pics! They make me want to go to Santo Domingo!

  • marielexoteria's Profile Photo
    Jan 4, 2008 at 1:08 AM

    The way I see it, you must not see it all down there otherwise you won't have something to look forward to on your next visit :D I love your pictures. Greetings.

  • mircaskirca's Profile Photo
    Jun 26, 2007 at 8:01 AM

    Seems an interesting place to visit and Parque de las tres Ojos must be really amazing!

  • ChristinaNest's Profile Photo
    Mar 29, 2007 at 5:27 AM

    Good overview, too bad that many tourists don't go out of the resorts and see the beautiful Zona Colonial. Alcazar is my favourite too. Didn't see Faro de Colon, though, next time maybe..

  • calcaf38's Profile Photo
    Mar 8, 2007 at 3:00 PM

    Thank you for visiting my Flores Guatemala page. On this snowy day, I enjoyed your photos and recollections from Saint Domingue a lot.

  • Stephen-KarenConn's Profile Photo
    Feb 24, 2007 at 10:00 AM

    Lots of history here. The Columbus house is remarkably well preserved. I was in Santo Domingo twice, about 20 years ago. One day I'll return with Karen.

  • matcrazy1's Profile Photo
    Feb 1, 2007 at 1:34 AM

    Alcazar De Colon looks great! Good tips and outstanding pictures!

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