El Limon Trip Overview
Santo Domingo is a magical city, full of history, culture and incredible landscapes. Walk through the oldest capital of the «New» world, Santo Domingo is the first city founded in America.
This sightseeing tour shows you a city full of history and culture. A great activity for the whole family.
At the beginning of the day, we will pick you up at your hotel. On the way to Santo Domingo, you will have a tour guide who will explain incredible details about the history of the Dominican Republic. Upon arrival in Santo Domingo, you will visit the incredible cenotes of Los Tres Ojos National Park, you will also make a beautiful tour of the most important monuments: the 1st Cathedral in America, the Colon Palace and the National Pantheon, also Be in a romantic street , the first in America, “The Ladies.” Enjoy a picturesque panoramic view of the famous colonial zone and residential areas, Malecón Avenue and the gigantic Colón Lighthouse.
Additional Info
Duration: 8 to 10 hours
Starts: El Limon, Caribbean
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting El Limon, La Altagracia Province, Caribbean
Santo Domingo is a magical city, full of history, culture and incredible landscapes. Walk through the oldest capital of the «New» world, Santo Domingo is the first city founded in America.
This sightseeing tour shows you a city full of history and culture. A great activity for the whole family.
At the beginning of the day, we will pick you up at your hotel. On the way to Santo Domingo, you will have a tour guide who will explain incredible details about the history of the Dominican Republic. Upon arrival in Santo Domingo, you will visit the incredible cenotes of Los Tres Ojos National Park, you will also make a beautiful tour of the most important monuments: the 1st Cathedral in America, the Colon Palace and the National Pantheon, also Be in a romantic street , the first in America, “The Ladies.” Enjoy a picturesque panoramic view of the famous colonial zone and residential areas, Malecón Avenue and the gigantic Colón Lighthouse.
Itinerary
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Stop At: The 3 Eyes National Park, Avenida Las Americas Parque Nacional del Este, Santo Domingo 11606 Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic’s Three Eyes National Park is a nature reserve and open-air limestone cave system with a series of crystal clear lakes known as the “eyes.” Located in the capital, Santo Domingo, just ten minutes by car from the popular Colonial Zone, the park provides a sweet respite from the hustle and bustle of the busy city. Along with a guided tour, these caves also offer deeper insights into the pre-colonial and ancestral origins of the Dominican Republic.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Calle Las Damas Ciudad Colonial, Santo Domingo 10210 Dominican Republic
Calle Las Damas/ Street of the Ladies is the oldest street in the Americas. It is a beautiful street lined with historical buildings from the original settlement of Santo Domingo.was originally named Calle de la Fortaleza/ The street of Strength or Fortress when it was created in 1502 during the reign of Nicolás de Ovando. The street has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Stop At: Columbus Lighthouse (Faro A Colon), Av. Ana On the water side of Los Tres Ojos, near the airport in the Sans Souci district, Santo Domingo 11604 Dominican Republic
The Columbus Lighthouse is a cross-shaped monument made of reinforced concrete. Its dimensions are 680 feet (210 m) by 195 feet (59 m). There are 157 beams of light that emanate towards the sky from the structure and a rotating beam, which can be seen from space.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Alcazar de Colon, Calle La Atarazana 2 Plaza de Espana, Santo Domingo 10212 Dominican Republic
It is the only known residence of a member of the Christopher Columbus’s family,[1] his first-born son Diego Columbus.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Basilica Cathedral of Santa Maria la Menor, Callejon de los Curas Ciudad Colonial, Santo Domingo 10210 Dominican Republic
The Cathedral of Santa Maria la Menor in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, is recognised as the Americas’ oldest Cathedral dating back to 1512. As the first Cathedral in the new world it holds much significance, remaining one of the Dominican Republic’s most visited attractions and held in high regard throughout the Caribbean.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Zona Colonial, Ciudad Colonial, Santo Domingo Dominican Republic
is the oldest constantly inhabited city in all of “The Americas”. It is a small town nestled in the capital city of Santo Domingo on the most beautiful island in the Caribbean, the Dominican Republic.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Palacio National, Gazcue, Santo Domingo 10204 Dominican Republic
The building stands on the grounds of the former Presidential Mansion (Mansión Presidencial), built during the United States military occupation of 1916-1924.
