SANTO DOMINGO

This holiday complex is situated on the fine, white sands of the Playa Bavaro, in the eastern part of the Dominican Republic. A link to the public transport network can be found around 1.5 km away, while it is about 4 km to the little beach village of El Cortecito, which is worth visiting for a shopping trip. The nearest larger town is Higuey, about 50 km away. Transfer time to Punta Cana airport, which offers good connections to the international transport network, is around 30 minutes.The modern and tasteful outer appearance of the hotel is also reflected in the interior. The rooms, decorated in a Caribbean colonial style, are ideally suited to every visitor's needs. Almost all the rooms have access to a french balcony , from which guests can enjoy great views over the surrounding area. An en suite bathroom with a hairdryer as well as a king size or two queen bed is also provided in every room as standard, as is a direct dial telephone, a min1 refrigerator, and a hire safe. Indiv...

Cathedral in old city, Santa Domingo Why? Thousands are drawn to the beautiful Dominican Republic for its miles of pearly white sand beaches, the plethora of activities, and its luxury resorts and happening night-life, but no-one who visits should fail to travel to Santo Domingo, the capital, to complete their holiday experience. A holiday in Santo Domingo is vibrant and exciting with plenty to see and do, most notably the spot where Christopher Columbus founded the first settlement in the Americas. When? It is possible to enjoy a Santo Domingo holiday any time of year because the city, like the rest of the Dominican Republic, enjoys a hot, sunny, tropical climate, somewhat tempered by sea breezes. The rainy season is between May and November, but showers are short and sharp and should not interfere with holiday fun. Who for? Party people who enjoy a wild night out and days relaxing on the palm-fringed Malecon (promenade) will relish a holiday in Santo Domingo, as well as those i...

Cathedral in old city, Santa Domingo If any city in the world could be declared the perfect holiday destination, then Santo Domingo would probably be a prime candidate, with its modern sophistication, old world charm and Latin charisma, not to mention its position on the tropical southern Caribbean coast of the Dominican Republic. The only blight on the landscape is the crime rate: robbery, muggings and petty theft are common so guard your belongings with care. Santo Domingo is used to being first: it was the first European settlement in the New World; it boasts the western hemisphere's first cathedral, first monastery, first hospital, first university and first law court. This rich colonial heritage, sparked off in the 15th century by legendary Spanish explorer Christopher Columbus, has been turned into a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the heart of the city. Known as the 'Colonial City' it is now a delightful area of cobblestone streets and 16th-century buildings interspers...

A humid yet somehow still dusty capital, Santo Domingo most likely will make the first impression a traveler to the Dominican Republic gets. The largest international airport in the country, Las Américas International Airport, is located here. Flying in, the planes look as if they could miss the runway and end up splashing into the shimmering blue Caribbean. The city is located along the southern coast of the Dominican Republic; between Santo Domingo and the surrounding villages are many gorgeous beaches to explore. Santo Domingo has a unique colonial past, and the architecture can be surprising. The city offers hidden buildings that date back to medieval times. The Catedral Santa María La Menor was the first cathedral built in the New World by European settlers. The remains of Christopher Colombus were originally uncovered at this site before being sent to their final resting place back in Spain. The streets are lined day and night with youngsters playing baseball hoping to build up...

The asches of Columbus Pieter Verlinden Santo Domingo has many sights in the category "oldest in the new world". This is the place to look for the oldest street, the oldest cathedral and the oldest chapel in the new world. Add to that a large number of buildings that may not be the oldest in their kind but that still are pretty old and you can see that a visit to the capital of the Dominican Republic is a must for every traveler. So get your bum away from the beach and get ready for a history tour. Start in the Calle de las Damas yes indeed the oldest street. Strolling down this street you'll pass the Cathderal of Santa Maria de Menor and the Capilla de los Remedios as well as the National Pantheon. The Parque Independencia is a good place to have a rest and observe the locals enjoying themselves. The Plaza de la Cultura is an impressive square and it houses the three most important museum...

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