Things to do & places to visit in Santo Domingo Province, Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo Province #2 destination in Dominican Republic 2023. The average rating score is 4.32 based on 23.6k traveler reviews, of 30 attractions. Timezone: America/Santo_Domingo, current date and time: Thursday, May 09, 2024, 21:56.

Top things to do (23)

Top places to visit (30 attractions) view more »

5.0 Santo Domingo Taxi (1.033 reviews)
- Reliable transportation service in Domican Republic
Thursday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Taxis & Shuttles

We are an English speaking taxi service that assists visitors with transportation from the Santo Domingo Airport to any location in the country. No group is too small or too big. No location is too close or too far. Call or email us for a quote. Specializing in assisting visitors travel from Santo Domingo to Las Terrenas, from Santo Domingo to Samana and from Santo Domingo to Bayahibe. See more..
4.5 Basilica Cathedral of Santa Maria la Menor (3.212 reviews)
- Catedral Primada
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Churches & Cathedrals

Among many "first things" in SD, this Basilica is the most important one imo. In Spanish they call it simply the First Cathedral (Catedral Primada), as it was the first Catholic breakthrough in the Americas. Today it celebrates more than 500 years on American continent. The Basilica is located on the southern side of the Columbus park, behind Columbus back, and shines intact in its beauty. Interiors are very nice, including the altar and many side chapels. The only reason I deduct one star is because they charge entry. Place of worship should be free for everyone. See more..
4.5 Zona Colonial (3.156 reviews)
- Good and exciting location
Thursday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks

Had a blast walking around the old buildings and the museum that tells you all about Colon. Grounds and street are clean and feels safe to be. Restaurants are very good and we had lunch at Nadan where all type of food is served. Recommend renting a bike for an hour and cycle around freely; it only costs around RD$ 300 per hour per bike. See more..
4.5 The 3 Eyes National Park (2.522 reviews)
- Well worth the trip!
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM Spent More than 3 hours National Parks • Geologic Formations

A group of interconnected caves near Santo Domingo. See more..
4.5 Alcázar de Colón (1.719 reviews)
- A beautiful piece of history.
Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Castles

Built by Christopher Columbus's son between 1510 and 1514, this restored building was one of the first structures built in the oldest remaining European city in the Americas. See more..
4.5 Calle Las Damas (1.111 reviews)
- Enjoyable Walk with a lot of history
Thursday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Historic Walking Areas

This cobblestone street, the first ever built in the New World, is known for its numerous beautiful structures from centuries past. See more..
4.5 Parque Colón (942 reviews)
- Nice park by the Catedral Primada
Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks

One of Santo Domingo's main gathering places, this plaza has a bronze statue of Columbus at its center. See more..
4.5 Agora Mall (915 reviews)
- Shopping
Shopping Malls

Shopping @ Agora Mall was fun. Agora Mall is very modern. Lots of choices and good fair prices. Good size not too big not too small. Perfect. Will return again and again. Today I returned to Vaccinate a family member. The Mall continues to be extremely clean well lit, Modern and organized. I had not returned for 2 years. There is even electric charging stations for cars on the M1 Parking level. See more..
4.5 National Botanical Garden (560 reviews)
- Naturally Beautiful -
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours National Parks • Gardens

Full of flowers and plants native to the island, the gardens offer tram tours of the facilities. See more..
4.5 Museo De Las Casas Reales (453 reviews)
- Great history museum
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums

This museum contains artifacts and other historical exhibits on Santo Domingo from 1492 to 1821. See more..
4.5 Kahkow Experience (349 reviews)
- Great brownies!
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Farms

The chocolate is outstanding, the coffee superb and the presentation professional. Loved the shop and its variety of chocolate products. The one thing I would recommend is that the cafe offer a water dispenser for visitors. Too many cafes and restaurants sell water in plastic bottles that end up as garbage littering the beautiful streets and polluting the ocean and beaches. KahKow can do better! See more..
4.5 Santo Domingo Metro (269 reviews)
- Toda Gran Ciudad debe tener uno
Public Transportation Systems

"Every Great City Must Have It" Dec 19, 2015 rubengoico Very Clean, with Good Security and Organized, all users are delighted with the service See more..
4.5 La Atarazana (82 reviews)
- I have been visiting La Atarazana since 1998
Historic Walking Areas

This area is home to a collection of 16th-century houses that now serve as art galleries and jewelry stores. See more..
4.5 Agora Mall (915 reviews)
- Shopping
Shopping Malls

Shopping @ Agora Mall was fun. Agora Mall is very modern. Lots of choices and good fair prices. Good size not too big not too small. Perfect. Will return again and again. Today I returned to Vaccinate a family member. The Mall continues to be extremely clean well lit, Modern and organized. I had not returned for 2 years. There is even electric charging stations for cars on the M1 Parking level. See more..
4.5 National Botanical Garden (560 reviews)
- Naturally Beautiful -
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours National Parks • Gardens

Full of flowers and plants native to the island, the gardens offer tram tours of the facilities. See more..
4.5 Museo De Las Casas Reales (453 reviews)
- Great history museum
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums

This museum contains artifacts and other historical exhibits on Santo Domingo from 1492 to 1821. See more..
4.5 Kahkow Experience (349 reviews)
- Great brownies!
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Farms

The chocolate is outstanding, the coffee superb and the presentation professional. Loved the shop and its variety of chocolate products. The one thing I would recommend is that the cafe offer a water dispenser for visitors. Too many cafes and restaurants sell water in plastic bottles that end up as garbage littering the beautiful streets and polluting the ocean and beaches. KahKow can do better! See more..
4.5 Santo Domingo Metro (269 reviews)
- Toda Gran Ciudad debe tener uno
Public Transportation Systems

"Every Great City Must Have It" Dec 19, 2015 rubengoico Very Clean, with Good Security and Organized, all users are delighted with the service See more..
4.0 Malecón (816 reviews)
- Passing through on the way home to NYC
Thursday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Neighborhoods • Points of Interest & Landmarks

This popular thoroughfare is home to luxury hotels and casinos as well as historic monuments and statues. See more..
4.0 Panteon Nacional (708 reviews)
- Beautful Arcitecture great history
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites • Cemeteries • Religious Sites • Government Buildings

This 18th-century Jesuit church is the resting place for many of the greatest Dominican heroes. See more..
4.0 Chu Chu Colonial (499 reviews)
- Fun, informative ride!
Neighborhoods • Historic Walking Areas

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. See more..
4.0 Fortaleza Ozama (491 reviews)
- Oldest fort in the Americas
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites

The construction of one of the oldest forts in the Americas was completed in 1507. See more..
4.0 Plaza de España (Plaza de Armas) (326 reviews)
- Unmissable at any visit to Santo Domingo's Ciudad Colonial!
Thursday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks

At the heart of Santo Domingo's "Ciudad Colonial", you will find "Plaza de España"! A square with many names, "Plaza de España", "Plaza de España de Santo Domingo", "Plaza de Armas", "Plaza Mayor" or "Plaza de la Hispanidad"! It is located at "Calle de las Atarazanas" (the ancient shipyards street), not far from the famous "Calle de las Damas", and surrounded by restaurants, small cafés and bars. At one of its sides, the "Alcázar de Colón", the residential palace built by Viceroy Don Diego de Colón (elder son of Christopher Columbus) and his wife, Dona María de Toledo (a great niece of King Ferdinand I of Aragon). At its center, a standing statue of "Frey Nicolás de Ovando y Cáceres", third Governor General of Santo Domingo. At the beautiful central esplanade, concerts, shows and festivals take place. Unmissable at any visit to Santo Domingo's "Ciudad Colonial"! Enjoy! See more..
4.0 National Aquarium (321 reviews)
- an impressive place
Thursday: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM Aquariums

I visited this aquarium with Dominican friends and was very impressed with the design and with all that is being done by a hardworking team to conserve the marine animals of the seas around the island. New information was being put up when I was there which was very good for kids. I talked to some of the staff who were keen to share their work in conservation. Definitely and place to be supported. See more..
4.0 Sambil Santo Domingo (309 reviews)
- BEST SHOPPING MALL IN SANTO DOMINGO
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Shopping Malls

I was in Santo Domingo for 5 days and I went to the Sambil Mall, it has everything you could possibly need from clothes, restaurants, banks, plenty of stores and a large food court. It even has an Aquarium which is awesome for kids. 100% recommend it. See more..
4.0 Aquamundo Sambil Santo Domingo (304 reviews)
- More than a pleasant CONVENIENT surprise!
Spent 1-2 hours Aquariums

Aquamundo es un Museo Marino y de distintas especies acuaticas y subacuaticas,, ubicado en un area de 1600 metros cuadrados.Aquamundoo esta en el Nivel Acuario del Centro Comercial Sambil Santo Domingo, ubicado en la Avenida John F. Kennedy.Se han usado todos los equipos de filtracion y mantenimiento de alta tecnologia, para mantener el mundo acuatico en muy alto nivel para la atraccion de sus visitante.Los horarios de atencion al publico son:Lunes a Sabado de 10am a 10pmDomingo y Feriados de 12m a 9pm See more..
4.0 ChocoMuseo Santo Domingo (297 reviews)
- Go if it`s on your way
Speciality Museums

A chocolate museum to learn a lot about the Cacao, to taste organic products home-made with the cacao beans of Dominican Republic !The entrance is free, you will discover how to make chocolate products ...Have you ever eat a cacao bean ?How is made the white chocolate ? See more..
4.0 Calle El Conde (270 reviews)
- good place for shopping
Thursday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks

Here is where we buy amber and other jewelry (remember to bargain) and also repair jewelry at a reasonable rate. Near the tourist attractions you will find beggars (bring an orange to give away), The place has deteriorated lately but is still a good place to shop. The tourist attractions are at one end. See more..
4.0 Palacio National (245 reviews)
- Just a 5 min stop for outside pics
Government Buildings

The lavish building that has been the home and offices of the Dominican president since 1947. See more..
4.0 Monasterio de San Francisco (193 reviews)
- Cultural Experience
Ancient Ruins

The ruins of the first New World monastery lie here, destroyed by two different earthquakes. See more..