Historical Santo Domingo Day Trip from Punta Cana
Description
Explore the oldest city in the Americas on this walking tour of Santo Domingo. During this 10-hour excursion from Punta Cana, follow your local guide to view some 5th century colonial monuments, Las Damas Street and Diego Columbus Alcazar, the first cathedral built in the new world. Stop by the National Presidential Palace, get fantastic views of downtown and shop for souvenirs at the local markets. Lunch at a traditional Dominican restaurant and round-trip transportation from Punta Cana hotels are included.
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Itinerary
The Dominican Republic’s Three Eyes National Park is a nature reserve and open-air limestone cave system with a series of crystal clear lakes known as the “eyes.” Located in the capital, Santo Domingo, just ten minutes by car from the popular Colonial Zone, the park provides a sweet respite from the hustle and bustle of the busy city. Along with a guided tour, these caves also offer deeper insights into the pre-colonial and ancestral origins of the Dominican Republic.
Calle Las Damas/ Street of the Ladies is the oldest street in the Americas. It is a beautiful street lined with historical buildings from the original settlement of Santo Domingo. Was originally named Calle de la Fortaleza/ The street of Strength or Fortress when it was created in 1502 during the reign of Nicolás de Ovando. The street has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
It is the only known residence of a member of the Christopher Columbus's family, his first-born son Diego Columbus.
Originally built in 1508 it is now the home of a very informative museum explaining the rich history of this island and the country of Dominican Republic. It also houses a collection of weapons once owned by the Dictator Rafael Leónidas Trujillo Molina.
This is a great independent theatre, the only one in Santo Domingo actually.
is the oldest constantly inhabited city in all of “The Americas”. It is a small town nestled in the capital city of Santo Domingo on the most beautiful island in the Caribbean, the Dominican Republic.
The monument is both a mausoleum and a museum showcasing objects including a boat from Cuba and Colombian jewelry. Constructed of concrete, the monument is 680 feet (210 m) long.[3] Its architecture is cross-shaped and represents the Christianization of the Americas.
When you enter the cathedral you will feel a calmness come over you. Seeing the interior for the first time is a real experience. It is so quiet, relaxing, and overpowering and yet it has such a reverent feeling. Make sure to look up toward the heavens and notice the vaulted ceiling made to look like palm branches representing the original roof of the first church. There are many different chapels inside the large structure. The stained glass is magnificent.
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Pickup Locations & Times
24 hours before the activity we will contact you to confirm the pick-up location and time The round trip transportation time from Punta Cana to Santo Domingo is approximately 4 hours
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(2)
I loved the outing and the service of the entire Staff team. 100% recommended. The best! It was really a nice expectation, what a great service and attentions.
Muchas gracias por sus palabras y por compartir su experiencia con nosotros. En nombre de todo el equipo, nos llena de satisfacción saber que logramos superar sus expectativas y que disfrutó cada momento de la excursión. Comentarios como el suyo son el reflejo del compromiso, la pasión y la dedicación con la que nuestro personal trabaja cada día para ofrecer experiencias memorables. Su recomendación significa mucho para nosotros y nos motiva a seguir elevando nuestros estándares de servicio. Ha sido un honor recibirle, y esperamos tener la oportunidad de acompañarle nuevamente en una próxima aventura. Gracias por confiar en nosotros
Great walk, places and people, a pleasure to inform my friends of the tour... I would go back several times to visit those beautiful places... Great.
Estimado/a cliente, Muchísimas gracias por su comentario. Nos llena de satisfacción saber que disfrutó del paseo, de los lugares y del trato de nuestro equipo. Valoramos especialmente que desee recomendar la experiencia a sus amistades; ese es el mejor reconocimiento a nuestro trabajo. Saber que volvería varias veces a visitarnos nos motiva a seguir ofreciendo experiencias de alta calidad. Será un placer recibirle nuevamente para seguir descubriendo juntos estos hermosos destinos.
