Santo Domingo holidays, Dominican Republic The capital city is the perfect mix of the old and new, a cultural wonder
Santo Domingo holidays - sitting on the southeastern coast of the Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo is a cultural and historical wonder the first european city of the Americas, Santo Domingo is a perfect mix of old worldly charm and vibrant new energy. It's blessed with some fantastic beaches such as Cayo Levantado Beach, Guibia Public Beach and Playa Boca Chica. The city is home to many cultural landmarks like Columbus Park and the beautiful National Botanical Garden Dr.Rafael Maria Moscoso. There is a great selection of museums, cathedrals, fortresses and palaces.
With plenty of cafes, bars and restaurants in the area including street food serving local dishes such as Tostones (fried plantain slices), Santo Domingo is a food connoisseur delight. For lively evening entertainment, head to the party area of Zona Colonial or Avenida Venezuela where you will find many bars, pubs and nightclubs.
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| Beautiful beaches | ✔ |
| Historical landmarks | ✔ |
| Nightlife and live music | ✔ |
| Shopping malls | ✔ |
| Restaurants 30+ | ✔ |
| Watersports - sailing, sea kayaking | ✔ |
| Distance from the airport | Santa Domingo Airport (23.2 km) |
Featured Santo Domingo holiday rentals
Like most places in the Dominican Republic, the self catering holiday accommodation options in and around Santo Domingo caters for all budgets and tastes. Experience the very best of your Santo Domingo holiday by staying in a private beach front vacation rental. Many holiday homes are luxurious villas set within touching distance of the palm fringed beaches and often have a private swimming pool.
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Like many carribean islands, Dominican Republic is an all year round destination with a tropical climate. The average temperature is 81°F with the coolest month being January with an average temperature of 25°C (72°F) and the hottest being July where temperatures are often over 28°C. November is also the wettest month with an average of 129mm of rain.
Things to see & do around Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic is a treasure trove when it comes to things to do and places to see. The inner part of the island is blessed with tropical rain forests, rivers and spectacular waterfalls and also some unique landscapes. For your holidays in Santo Domingo, there are many local attractions to discover and explore.
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| The Three eyes National Park and underground lake | ✔ |
| Plaza de La Hispanidad | ✔ |
| Fortaleza Ozama fortress | ✔ |
| Visit Ciudad Colonial neighbourhood | ✔ |
| Teatro Nacional Eduardo Brito Performing Arts Theatre | ✔ |
| National Palace of the Dominican Republic | ✔ |
| Amber World Museum | ✔ |
| Mercado Modelo market | ✔ |
Our view on holidays in Santo Domingo
We think Santo Domingo offers an unforgettable vacation and is the perfect destination for a self catering family holiday, an escape with friends or a romantic escape. Its pristine white talcum powder sandy beaches entice you back time and again. Away from the beach, the evenings can be spent relaxing at your holiday villa or enjoying this fantastic city.
