Explore the History and Culture of Santo Domingo on a Punta Cana Tour

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Explore the history and culture of Santo Domingo by visiting the Colonial Zone, the Tres Ojos and more. Enjoy a typical lunch and a comfortable tour with an expert tour guide, book your adventure today!

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Highlights

  • Discover the history of Santo Domingo with visits to the Colonial Zone and more.
  • Comfortable tour with transportation and expert tour guide for a complete experience.
  • Enjoy a typical Dominican buffet lunch in a unique environment.
  • Explore Los Tres Ojos National Park and its impressive subway lakes.
  • Visit historical monuments such as the Columbus Lighthouse and the National Pantheon.

Description

Begin your adventure by exploring the impressive Los Tres Ojos National Park, a subway cave system with crystalline lakes, where you can admire the natural beauty of the place. Next, enjoy panoramic views of the Columbus Lighthouse, an imposing monument dedicated to Christopher Columbus, and the Dominican National Palace, a symbol of the country's political history. Then take a panoramic tour of Santo Domingo's Malecon and enjoy the sea breeze while observing the vibrant cityscape. The tour continues in the historic Colonial Zone, a neighborhood full of cobblestone streets and colonial architecture, where you will immerse yourself in the history of the New World. Visit the Royal House Museum, which will transport you back to colonial times, and the Cathedral of America, an architectural gem dating back to 1540. At the National Pantheon, you can pay homage to national heroes and learn about the independence of the Dominican Republic. You will walk along the famous Calle Las Damas, the oldest street in the Americas, and Calle El Conde, a bustling commercial center with local stores. Next, visit the Chocolate Museum, where you will learn about the production of cocoa and taste delicious products, and the Amber Museum, a fascinating tour through the history of this prehistoric material. To finish the tour, enjoy a relaxing stroll through Independence Park, a green space full of monuments and sculptures, before savoring a delicious buffet lunch with typical Dominican dishes. Each stop will offer you a unique and memorable experience, full of history, culture and spectacular views.

Includes

Round-trip transportation from your hotel. Entrance to Los Tres Ojos National Park. Panoramic visits to the Columbus Lighthouse and the National Palace. Guided tour of the Colonial Zone. Entrance to the Royal House Museum, Chocolate Museum and Amber Museum. Buffet lunch with typical Dominican dishes and soft drinks. Expert tour guide throughout the tour. Free time to explore El Conde Street and Independence Park.

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