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Santo Domingo

Most visitors to SANTO DOMINGO understandably make a beeline for the Zona Colonial , Santo Domingo's large, substantially intact colonial district, home to dozens of wonderful old buildings and a dramatic setting right on the river. Many never bother to venture outside of this expansive, historic neighbourhood, but while it rates the most attention you should also make the effort to check out at least a few other diversions – especially around the barrios of the Gazcue and Malecón – throughout the city.


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