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SANTO DOMINGO Full
day tour Santo Domingo: No one can visit
the Dominican Republic without coming to the magical, historical,
and romantic capital of Santo Domingo, called the First City
of the Americas because it received royal recognition as a city
in 1503 and because of all the "firsts" that happened
here before they happened anywhere
We will visit the oldest city of
America Colonial Zone, the first Cathedral of the New World,
the first house built by the Spaniol, Christopher Columbus son's
castle, Amber Museum, Panoramic view of Presidential Palace.
You will visit the National Aquarium, on the East Coast of the
city, Faro de Colón (Columbus Lighthouse) Where the arms of
the cross intersect is the mausoleum containing the supposed
remains of Columbus Los Tres Ojos (The Three Eyes). You will
also have time for shopping. Lunch buffet at the hotel Lina Barcelo, tour guide, transportation, entrance fees are included. Bring camera and sun glasses. You can find Punta Cana all-inclusive vacation packages online to save on your airfare and hotel so you'll have more money to spend on your trip.
City Tour Leaving
from any hotel or zone of the Dominican Republic in comfortable,
modern buses, or small We will visit los Tres Ojos (The Three Eyes). Faro de Colón (Columbus Lighthouse) Where the arms of the cross intersect is the mausoleum containing the supposed remains of Columbus , the Colonial Zone, Museums. Panoramic view of the Government Palace and Plaza De La Cultura. Time for shopping. Long pants are required and shoulders most be covered to enter the Cathedral and the Panteon National. Bring camera and sun glasses. Entrance fees included. Lunch is not included.
It seems as if no one ever sleeps in the Dominican Republic, where the people enjoy an active social life. The relaxed and safe way of life here is well represented during the long nocturnal hours. Evenings begin with Happy Hour from 5-7 p.m., perhaps enjoying a bottle of our excellent Dominican rum. Leaving
from any hotel or zone of the Dominican Republic in comfortable,
modern buses, or small planes if you prefer, accompanied by
an expert guide, we'll first visit the Plaza de España, where
we'll enjoy a tropical drink or a cold beer at the Museo del
Jamón, a famous Spanish-style bar whose name comes from
its ceiling, from which hang many delicious Serrano hams. Here
we'll also enjoy a performance of typical Spanish dancing in
the open air. Later
that evening, we'll go to the Guácara Taína, an
incredible discoteque inside a natural cavern, where we'll enjoy
a variety of popular musical styles among the stalactites and
stalagmites and where, to add to the fun, we'll be accompanied
by members of a young university association called "Grupo
Guanín," who will teach you our dance steps. (For
more information, see Discover by yourself the city that never sleeps.
You will pass by the Christopher Columbus light house, The Port
Avenue, ''El Malecon'' the biggers discotec in Santo Domingo(Ocean
front Boulevard), Pop Bar at the Old City, ''La Guacara Taina''
a multi level cultural centre and disco set located in an underground
grotto, large enough to welcome 2,000 party goers, includes
a welcome cocktail and dinner at a local restaurant.You will
also have the opportunity to try your luck and dance at The
Renaissance Jaragua Casino. Don't forger your camera
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in the New World. Here you will find the magnificent Cathedral
that dominates all others in the Americas, the first monasteries
and first convent, first European fortress, first mint and treasury
office, first hospital, first university, first European paved
road... Santo Domingo was founded in 1496 on the east bank of
the Ozama River by Bartolomé Colón, Christopher Columbus's brother,
and was baptized New Isabela in honor of the Queen of Spain.
planes
if you prefer, accompanied by an expert guide, we will visit
the First City of the Americas.
Then
we'll dine at a restaurant with a buffet loaded with typical
Dominican foods. From there we'll go to the Hotel Jaragua to
enjoy a spectacular live Merengue show, and whoever so wishes
may forget all about the outside world and enjoy themselves
in the largest casino in all the Caribbean.