Historical Tour in the Colonial Zone
Description
Enjoy this Unforgettable Adventure, immerse yourself in the deep cultural and historical wealth of Santo Domingo with this walk through the Colonial Zone. Join your guide as you discover the most iconic monuments of the Colonial City, a region that has been officially designated and preserved as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. During this tour, we will thoroughly explore each prominent site in the tourist area of the Colonial Zone. We will provide detailed information and take the time necessary to do so. We will be dedicated to every small detail, providing guidance with the highest standards of professionalism and human quality that characterize us. We seek to share our history and principles with the world, providing exceptional service so that our clients feel appreciated by the entire Dominican community. We want each of your excursions to be memorable and unique, leaving a lasting impression on your experience.
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We will begin our journey in Parque Colón, which is the epicenter of the Colonial City and serves as a central recreation space. Here, you will find a rich concentration of notable monuments, such as the Catedral Primada de América, the first City Hall of Santo Domingo, the picturesque Calle El Conde, famous restaurants, shops, and many other attractions. In the heart of this park stands a statue of Christopher Columbus, erected in 1887 by the talented French sculptor Ernesto Gilbert.
This cathedral and minor basilica, located in the Colonial City of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, is consecrated to Saint Mary of the Incarnation, also known as the Annunciation. Officially, it is named after Holy Metropolitan Basilica Cathedral Church of Our Lady Saint Mary of the Incarnation or Annunciation. It is located at the intersection of Arzobispo Meriño and Isabela La Católica streets, near Parque Colón, with its main entrance facing west, facing Arzobispo Meriño street, near the corner with Arzobispo Nouel.
The National Pantheon is a place dedicated to being a mausoleum where the mortal remains of prominent figures in the history of the Dominican Republic are preserved. This enclosure has around 36 empty spaces intended to house the remains of future national heroes. In addition, it includes a space without a specific plaque in honor of the unknown soldier.
The Museum of the Royal Houses, previously known as the Royal Palaces at the time of the Captaincy General and the province, is based in two palaces dating from the 16th century. It was built by order of the Crown of Castile, under the reign of Ferdinand II of Aragon.
The Alcázar of Columbus was erected between 1511 and 1514, taking as inspiration the design of a previously existing castle in Mancera de Abajo, Salamanca (Spain), of which there are still vestiges in ruins.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(6)
Visit in English while the reservation was well made in French, some unnecessary commercial stops but the guide was nice
Guide spoke little English. Basic information only.
Jose was a fantastic tour guide, and I really enjoyed myself. He was very knowledgeable about the neighborhood and its history. He had a lot of great anecdotes and interesting stories to share. He took me to all the historical sites and also some local stores where I learned about chocolate, beverages and jewelry manufacturing. This was definitely the highlight of my trip and I highly recommend it!
This tour is great and would definitely recommend if you are a history buff! Medina our tour guide was very knowledgeable and helpful he gave great recommendations for museums that we will be visiting in the future.
Excellent guide who accompanied us, shared a lot of information about the places we visited and explained everything very well. I highly recommend this tour if you want to learn more about the history of the city of Santo Domingo.
I had the opportunity to participate in the historic tour of the Colonial Area of Santo Domingo offered by Coprixa Travels, and it was an enriching and very well organized experience. From the beginning, the guide demonstrated a great knowledge and passion for Dominican history. The tour began on time and covered the most emblematic sites in the area, including the Primate Cathedral of America, the Ozama Fortress, and the Alcázar de Colón. In addition to the best known monuments, we also visited less touristy but full of history streets and corners, which made the tour even more special. One of the aspects I liked the most was the way the guide linked historical data with curious anecdotes and cultural details, making the tour very enjoyable and interactive. It was noticeable that Coprixa Travels pays attention to the quality of service: the groups are small, allowing for a more personalized experience.
