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Santo Domingo Cultural VIP Tour From Uvero Alto: Explore Historical Highlights and The Old City
Santo Domingo
Discover the rich cultural heritage of Santo Domingo on a VIP tour from Uvero Alto. Explore historical highlights, visit the Colonial Zone, and immerse yourself in the oldest city in the Americas.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Zona Colonial - The Colonial City is the oldest urban nucleus of the city of Santo Domingo, capital of the Dominican Republic. The Colonial City was the first permanent European settlement in America, founded in 1502 by Spanish colonizers.
- Columbus Lighthouse (Faro A Colon) - The Columbus Lighthouse, commonly known as the Columbus Lighthouse, is a Dominican monument and museum built in honor of Christopher Columbus, discoverer of the New World.
- Alcazar de Colon - The Alcázar de Colón or Viceregal Palace of Don Diego Colón is a palace located in the Plaza de España in the Colonial City of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, which was built on a site near the cliffs that look towards the Ozama River, granted to Diego Colón, first-born son of the discoverer of America, Christopher Columbus, by King Ferdinand the Catholic, to build a dwelling for him and his descendants on the island of Hispaniola, which he arrived in 1509 as governor and where today The Alcazar de Colón Museum works. Archived 2019-01-09 at the Wayback Machine.
- Basilica Cathedral of Santa Maria la Menor - The Catedral Primada de América, Catedral de Santo Domingo or Basilica Menor de Santa María de la Encarnación, is a cathedral and minor basilica dedicated to Santa María de la Encarnación that is located in the Colonial City of Santo Domingo, in the Dominican Republic
- Calle El Conde - Calle El Conde is an old street in the Colonial City of Santo Domingo. For a time it was one of the main streets of Santo Domingo, named after the Count of Peñalva.
- National Palace of the Dominican Republic - The city of Santo Domingo is one of the oldest in the Caribbean, however, the National Palace is not a structure from the colonial era. Instead, it recalls a different and more recent period in the history of the Dominican Republic. The National Palace was built in the 1940s during the reign of the Dominican Republic’s famously brutal dictator Rafael Trujillo. The National Palace is still used as the seat of the government of the Dominican Republic and the offices of the president, so it is not generally open to the public. However, visitors can explore the exterior and take photos of the impressive architecture of the building.
- Monasterio de San Francisco - The Monastery of San Francisco in the city of Santo Domingo is one of the most important ruins in the Dominican Republic. It is located in the Colonial City of Santo Domingo and was declared a World Heritage Site.
- Fortaleza Ozama - The Santo Domingo Fortress or Ozama Fortress is one of the historical Cultural Monuments of the Colonial City of Santo Domingo, in the Dominican Republic. It was built by the Spanish during colonial times and is the oldest fort built by Europeans in America.
- The 3 Eyes National Park - Los Tres Ojos National Park is a cavern that has a freshwater lake, naturally divided into three lakes that can only be seen from the inside and a single lake that can be seen without having to be inside. Located in the Santo Domingo Este municipality in the Dominican Republic.
What's Included
- Lunch
- Professional Guide
- VIP service
Additional Information
Experience the best Santo Domingo has to offer through a VIP tour, the first ever city in the Americas. This is an ideal choice for both first-timers and history enthusiasts. Explore the Three Eyes National Park caves, the Columbus Lighthouse, the Walled Colonial Zone, and the National Presidential Palace effortlessly.
Spend your day delving into the rich historical and cultural landscape of Santo Domingo with our comprehensive tour of the city. Accompany a guide through the significant landmarks of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Colonial Zone. Hassle-free round trip journey from Punta Cana with hotel pick-up and drop-off included.
Location
Zona Colonial
Ciudad Colonial
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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