What to do In Santo Domingo
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Recommended activities in Santo Domingo
Tours & day trips
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Saona Island: Full-Day Boat Tour with Buffet Lunch & Drinks
Private & custom tours
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Santo Domingo: The Authentic Dominican Neighbourhood Tour
Classes & workshops
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Santo Domingo: Chocolate Tour + Optional Workshops
Places To Go In Santo Domingo
Welcome, traveler, to Santo Domingo. Your journey has landed you here, and new adventures are calling your name. Now that you’ve arrived, you can stay in the safety and comfort of your hotel and watch the world spin past…or you can embrace this new place you’ve come to. Learn its streets. Meet its people. Learn its history. Your hand is already on the doorknob, isn’t it?
Things to Do in Santo Domingo
You’ll not be wanting for things to do in Santo Domingo. Explore the downtown area in search of museums and boutiques…or that next delicious meal. What tickles your fancy? A delectable five-course supper at the restaurant you’ve been hearing about? Or perhaps you’d rather read the paper while sipping hot coffee at one of the cafes scattered throughout town. Take in a show at the theatre, or just walk along down the main thoroughfare, watching people wander past.
Why spend hours ruminating over what to do in Santo Domingo? Let the possibilities wash over you as you explore this new region. Move out on foot and get to know the area on a more personal level. Find that perfect souvenir at one of the smaller shops, or reinvent your entire artistic aesthetic at your new favorite gallery.
Is the wind whispering suggestions in your mind? Rent a car and take it out beyond city limits and into the wild blue yonder. Explore the smaller cities and towns past the border, and get to know the stories behind them. Visit a county fair and let childhood memories wash over you as cotton candy melts in your mouth. Sample hand-made jam at a stop on a forgotten highway, or let the hustle and bustle of modern life sweep you away as you lose yourself in the organized chaos of a modern metropolis. Your choices are endless—and so are the adventures to come.
When you book your journey with Travelocity, you’re never far from Santo Domingo attractions. After all, the money you save when you plan a trip with us is best spent along the way. Whether it’s the roar of the city you crave, or the quiet solitude that comes with a simpler getaway, everything you need to get started is right here.
Popular places to visit

Malecon
Malecon is just one of the places to see in Santo Domingo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Colon Lighthouse and Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Colon Lighthouse and Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Santo Domingo Este. Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Blue Mall
During your trip to Santo Domingo, you can do some window-shopping at Blue Mall. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.
Assembly Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
You can learn about the history of Santo Domingo Este with a visit to Assembly Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.
Megacentro Mall
During your trip to Santo Domingo Este, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Megacentro Mall. Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Agua Splash Caribe Aquatic Park
Bring the kids to Agua Splash Caribe Aquatic Park and have a fun-filled day at this amusement park in Santo Domingo Este. Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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