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Santo Domingo (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈsanto ðoˈmiŋɡo] meaning "Saint Dominic" but verbatim "Holy Sunday"), once known as Santo Domingo de Guzmán, known as Ciudad Trujillo between 1936 and 1961, is the capital and largest city of the Dominican Republic and the largest metropolitan area in the Caribbean by population.
Mar 23, 2024 · Santo Domingo, capital of the Dominican Republic. It is situated on the southeast coast of the island of Hispaniola, at the mouth of the Ozama River, and is the oldest permanent city established by Europeans in the Western Hemisphere. The city is also the seat of the oldest Roman Catholic archbishopric in the Americas.
Welcome to Santo Domingo. The Dominican Republic’s capital city, Santo Domingo is also the most modern and dynamic metropolis in the Caribbean. La Capital—as it is affectionately called—epitomizes the pulse of Dominican culture, where the old and the new converge seamlessly from centuries old architecture and history, to large shopping ...
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Feb 11, 2021 · Holly Johnson December 1, 2023. Ranking of the top 8 things to do in Santo Domingo. Travelers favorites include #1 Zona Colonial, #2 Catedral Primada de America and more.
60,470. PLAN YOUR TRIP. Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic and a UNESCO world heritage site, is the oldest continuously inhabited European settlement in the Americas and one of the most populous cities in the Caribbean. The city is a mix of old world charm and modern Latin flair.
Whether you want to explore the historic Colonial Zone on a bike tour, indulge in delicious chocolate treats, or experience the city’s evolving arts and theater scene, we’ve got you covered with this list of unique and fun things to do in Santo Domingo.
