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“The New Gold Coast” Travel + Leisure
“Santo Domingo has welcomed visitors since time of Columbus” post-gazette.com
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 59 attractions in Santo Domingo
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Still a vibrant part of town, this compact area contains many museums and other historic buildings documenting the Caribbean's earliest history, both... more » Still a vibrant part of town, this compact area contains many museums and other historic buildings documenting the Caribbean's earliest history, both Indian and European. « less
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Attraction type: Historic walking area, Neighborhood
Activities: Walking, City walk sightseeing, Shopping
Address: Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic

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“Colonial tours”
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2 of 5 stars
IstanbulBeverlyHills
Beverly Hills
Aug 25, 2005
7/9 found this review helpful

I used the services of Colonial Tours in Santo Domingo for a 3-night stay at a great hotel in the colonial zone. I also used the transfer option from and to the airport. The services were fine but be aware that the price that you agree upon most likely will be different that the one that will be charged in... more

“Fabulous”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Brooklyn, NY
Aug 18, 2003
12/14 found this review helpful

Zona Colonial was unbelievable. Some of the most attractive architecture and people I've ever seen. I spent all day admiring the beauty of the city and all night admiring the beauty of the people there. The sites were intriguing and the nightlife active. Despite being a little more pricey than some other areas in DR, it's still relatively inexpensive. A... more

“What an abundance of history”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Knoxville, TN
Jul 25, 2003
29/33 found this review helpful

I just got back from my trip yesterday it was wonderful. My last day in DR instead of laying on the beach I opted to return to the Colonial Zone. The Colonial Zone was beautiful I never realized that this small Caribbean Island was the birth place of the New World. In the Zone you can see the first church,... more

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