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Chu Chu Colonial

Calle Isabel La Catolica esq Calle El Conde, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
809 686 2303
4.5 of 5 stars 132 Reviews
Type: Neighborhoods, Historic Walking Areas
Activities: Walking, City walk sightseeing, Shopping
Owner description: Chu Chu Colonial is a historical touristic train tour, you will discover in 45 minutes 500 years of History, monuments, churches, parks and colonial...... more » Owner description: Chu Chu Colonial is a historical touristic train tour, you will discover in 45 minutes 500 years of History, monuments, churches, parks and colonial houses. Our schedule is from 09:00AM to 05:00PM every day. « less
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Topeka, KS
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

We had our own very knowledgeable translator point out all the things we wouldn't have noticed on our own. The trains goes past so much of what we were there to see. More

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New York City, New York
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2012

Although we inquired about the hours of service, when we attempted to do the tour, the administrative offices informed us it was closed (at 2pm) and we were unable to do the tour. More

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Temple City, California
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2012

Great way to get to know the town -your children will enjoy it. More

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Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012
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people found this review helpful

I thought this was like a hop on-hop off train but soon I realize that the colonial city is so small you really don't need a tour to visit... but if you don't have enough time to look into a map and wondering where to go, this is the best choice, because they will take you with a recorded explanation... More

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Puerto Rico
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2012

very nice and amazing to visit colonial zone guid speak a lot of linguage to expain you the history More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 19, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Everytime I go to DR I like to go to the colonial zone a couple of times. It is a nice atmosphere to spend time and learn about Dominican history. There are various restaurants, shops etc! And obviously much to see in terms of history. The old churches and buildings are a sight to see. I would recommend this area,... More

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Valinhos, SP
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104 reviews 104 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 19, 2012

You can see there the birth of the Americas. It is a "must" see for all people of the Americas. More

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East Sussex
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 19, 2012

Great history, beautiful old colonial buildings, great choice of restaurants, friendly people, safe. More

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Memphis
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6 reviews 6 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2012

Although some of the accommodations in the colonial zone are dated and need updating, if you are a history hound, it is the perfect place to stay. Calle Las Damas and El Conde are full of history. More

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Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2012

If you are interested in learning about the history and culture of the people, Zona Colonial is the place to be. Amber Museum is a must see! More

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