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10-Day Adventure in Santo Domingo

Jonathan Franklin Méndez Mercedes

11 Nov 2023

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Join me on a thrilling 10-day journey through the vibrant city of Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. Explore fascinating museums, beautiful parks, and iconic landmarks that will leave you in awe.

Trip to Santo Domingo

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$18

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$ 1

Museum of the Dominican Man

Anthropological museum focused on Dominican culture & history, with a collection of artifacts.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$8

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Museo de Arte Moderno

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$10

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Parque Iberoamérica

Wooded park with trails, an outdoor gym & an amphitheater, known for its Christmas illuminations.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 2

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$0

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$ 1

Santo Domingo Malecon

Waterfront boulevard dotted with restaurants & parks, popular for walking, biking & rollerblading.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

17 - 21 min

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Directions

Mirador Del Sur Joaquín Balaguer Park

Tree-lined strip along a limestone ridge, with walking & cycling paths, caves & a boating pond.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 3

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$17

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$ 1

The Three Eyes

Dramatic limestone cave featuring 3 blue-hued lakes, filled with turtles & illuminated at night.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$4

14 - 17 min

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Trampoline Children's Museum

Interactive children's museum offering exhibits on science & the nation's culture & ecosystems.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$13

Day 4

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$25

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$ 1

Dominican Republic National Aquarium

National aquarium devoted to marine life conservation, with educational exhibits & guided tours.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$19

8 - 10 min

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The 3 Eyes National Park

Tranquil public park, home to a series of caverns with scenic underground lagoons.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$6

Day 5

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$17

Monument to Friar Antonio of Montesino

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Directions

Fortaleza Ozama

Medieval-style fortress built in the 16th century, with scenic river views & guided tours.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$6

4 - 6 min

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Museum of the Royal Houses

These Spanish government offices dating to the 1500s now function as a museum of colonial history.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$10

Day 6

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$38

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$ 1

Alcázar de Colón

Historic governor's palace, built by Christopher Columbus' son & featuring period furniture & art.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$13

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Caribbean Splash Water (Water Park)

Simple water park with various slides & pools, along with basic dining options.

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$25

Day 7

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$7

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$ 1

Enriquillo Park

Tree-lined square with a pavilion & food vendors, flanked by bus stations, shops & cafes.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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National Palace of the Dominican Republic

Striking domed building housing the Dominican seat of government & surrounded by formal gardens.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$6

Day 8

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$13

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$ 1

Parque Zoológico Nacional

Family-friendly zoo with a collection of mammals, reptiles, birds & exotic animals on display.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

22 - 27 min

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Mercado Modelo

Longstanding market hall for produce & local handicrafts, from amber jewelry to wood carvings.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 9

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$12

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$ 1

National Botanical Garden Dr. Rafael María Moscoso

Sprawling nature preservation & education area with a variety of botanical displays & rock gardens.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$5

25 - 30 min

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Amber World Museum

Displays of a diverse collection of amber stones with insects, plants & even small vertebrates.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$6

Day 10

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$13

Memorial Museum of Dominican Resistance

Modern museum about the history of the resistance in the area, with fact-packed exhibits.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$4

5 - 8 min

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Catedral Primada de América en Santo Domingo

Landmark Catholic church dating to the mid-1500s, noted for its limestone facade & vaulted interior.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Pantheon of the Fatherland

Former 18th-century Jesuit church, now a stately neoclassical mausoleum for honored citizens.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$3

4 - 5 min

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Museum of Rum

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$6

Budget breakdown: $161 In total

Activities & Food:$155

Transport:$6