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Things to see in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic): 25 places and when to go
Santo Domingo is a major city in Dominican Republic with around 2,154,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 25 places in and around it, mainly Museums and art (10), History (6), Architecture (4). The best known are Distrito Nacional, Fortaleza Ozama and Alcázar de Colón. The best time to come is December to April; also possible: May to July and November. In June there are 13 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 54. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Dominican Republic · 18.472, -69.902
- Population
- About 2,154,000
- Places
- 25 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Museums and art (10) · History (6) · Architecture (4) · Temples (3) · Food and drink (2) · Nature (1)
- Best time
- December to April.
- Also possible
- May to July and November.
- Nearest airport
- SDQ Santo Domingo, 25 km as the crow flies
What to see in Santo Domingo
The places in and around Santo Domingo, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Distrito NacionalSubdivision of the Dominican Republic6.4 km
- Fortaleza OzamaEarly sixteenth-century fortress built by the Spaniards2.1 km
- Alcázar de ColónFirst fortified Spanish castle in the Dominican Republic2.1 km
- Columbus LighthouseMausoleum, museum in Santo Domingo Este, Dominican Republic3.7 km
- National PalaceGovernment building in the Dominican Republic527 m
- Puerta del CondeMain gate to Colonial City Santo Domingo1.1 km
- Santo Domingo Dominican Republic TempleTemple of the LDS church1.7 km
- Monastery of San Francisco, Santo Domingo16th century monastery in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic1.8 km
- Los Tres Ojos National ParkOpen-air limestone cave in the Dominican Republic6.3 km
- Memorial Museum of Dominican ResistanceDominican Museum in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic1.5 km
- Puente Juan BoschBridge in Dominican Republic2.7 km
- Museo Nacional de Historia Natural (Dominican Republic)Museum in Santo Domingo742 m
- Museo del Hombre DominicanoMuseum641 m
- Dominican Sports Hall of FameSports museum in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic1.9 km
- Puente Francisco del Rosario SánchezBridge4.5 km
- Puente Juan Pablo DuarteBridge in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic2.6 km
- Puente Matías Ramón MellaBridge in Dominican Republic2.3 km
- Cathedral of Santo DomingoCatholic cathedral of Santo Domingo, Dominica Republic1.9 km
- Cervecería Proost Dominicana - Tap RoomBrewery5.3 km
- D' AmericaBrewery6.5 km
- Lux Neon Galería de ArteGallery1.5 km
- Museo Naval de las Atarazanas RealesMuseum2.1 km
- Museo de las Casas RealesDominican historical monument2.0 km
- Muso Numismático y FilatélicoMuseum471 m
And the other 1, by what you come to do:
- Hiking: Parque del Este
When to go to Santo Domingo
The best time to visit Santo Domingo is December to April; also possible: May to July and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time11:00
- FebBest time11:24
- MarBest time11:52
- AprBest time12:25
- MayPossible12:52
- JunPossible13:06
- JulPossible13:01
- AugBetter not12:38
- SepBetter not12:06
- OctBetter not11:34
- NovPossible11:07
- DecBest time10:54
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 54. In January, 25 of the 25 places are at their best.
When to go to Dominican Republic in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Santo Domingo
The nearest main airport is Las Américas International Airport (SDQ, Santo Domingo), 25 km as the crow flies. How to get around Dominican Republic (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Boca Chica5 places31 km
- Azua, Dominican Republic6 places87 km
- Samaná6 places102 km
- Santiago de los Caballeros7 places140 km
- Puerto Plata7 places169 km
And all of Dominican Republic, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Santo Domingo?
The best known: Distrito Nacional, Fortaleza Ozama, Alcázar de Colón, Columbus Lighthouse, National Palace. In all, 25 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Santo Domingo?
December to April; also possible: May to July and November. In June there are 13 h 06 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 54.
How do you get to Santo Domingo?
The nearest main airport is Las Américas International Airport (SDQ), 25 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Santo Domingo as the destination and these 25 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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