Tourist Activities in the Dominican Republic

 

 

The Dominican Republic real estate is filled with contrast between the old and the newest – between traditional villages in the countryside and Santo Domingo quoi faire aujourdhui, a modern, cosmopolitan metropolis that many Dominicans regard with the exact same love, reverence and awe that New Yorkers hold for the Big Apple.

This capital city offers lots of attractions for travelers to the Dominican Republic:

Tourist Attractions:

The Colonial City

Tree-lined streets are home to elegant buildings which are more than 100 years old.

Museums and Culture

Santo Domingo is home to the greatest concentration of museums in the Caribbean, and the Museum of the Royal Houses must be the first stop on anyone’s list.

The Palace of Fine Arts, also in the capital is a residential area of partner organizations, including the School of Visual Arts, the National Ballet, the National Choir, the National Dance School, the National Symphony Orchestra, and the School of Dramatic Art and the Fine Arts Theater

Shopping Santo Domingo is home to numerous international brands and stores popular in other tourist destinations. Probably the most famous shopping districts include Plaza Central, Acrópolis, Megacentro, and Mercado Modelo.

The Cathedral

The Cathedral of Santo Domingo can be known as the first cathedral of the newest world.

Parks

The National Botanical Gardens cultivate an outstanding number of native plants, while a Japanese garden attracts visitors from throughout the world.

Malecon

The Malecon, a seaside promenade in Santo Domingo, runs across the beautiful Caribbean and features many upscale casinos and hotels.

Mirador del Sur Park

Near to breathtaking views of the ocean, this green oasis in the heart of the capital city is a favorite spot to meet up friends or relax on a warm day.

Other notable parks in and around Santo Domingo range from the National Aquarium and Los Tres Ojos National Park, which itself is home to three limestone caves and wildlife.