Private Santo Domingo Tour from Punta Cana, groups from 5-15 people
Description
Get a comprehensive tour of Santo Domingo, one of Latin America's oldest cities, on this full-day excursion from Punta Cana. Round-trip transportation is included, which eliminates the need to rent a car and lets you focus on the scenery during the drive. Once in town, take a walking tour of its highlights such as the Plaza de Espana, the Colonial Zone, the Columbus Lighthouse, and others. Take a break midday for a typical Dominican lunch at a local restaurant. • Convenient pickup and drop-off at any Hotels or accomodations in the Punta Cana area. • Typical Dominican lunch at a local restaurant. • Guided tour of the Colonial Zone and other Santo Domingo landmarks. • Enjoy a panoramic introduction to this historic colonial city. • Visit the World Heritage-listed Colonial Zone with its Spanish architecture and 16th-century monuments. • See the oldest cathedral in the Americas, Catedral Primada de America Learn about the city’s history and culture from a guide.
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Itinerary
You will get to visit , The cathedral of Santo Domingo, which is the oldest in America, built by mandate of Pope Julius II in 1504. Headquarters of the Archdiocese of Santo Domingo, its construction began in 1512, under the pastoral government of the first bishop of Santo Domingo, Fray García Padilla , who never arrived on the island; based on plans by architect Alonso de Rodríguez.
During the colonial era of the fifteenth century, various buildings were carried out on the island of Hispaniola, which were the first colonial dwellings in the entire American continent. Within these residential constructions the Colón Park was created, which was called by the name of Plaza Mayor de Santo Domingo, which dates from 1506, and throughout the years it has undergone several modifications to the present day.
Los Tres Ojos National Park is a cave that has a freshwater lake, naturally divided into three lakes that can only be seen from the inside and a single lake that can be seen without needing to be inside
The National Palace of the Dominican Republic is the official residence of the President of the Republic and seat of the Executive Power of that country. It is one of the most emblematic works of the country where the offices of the Vice President of the Dominican Republic are also located.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up from any Hotel or Accommodations in the Punta Cana, Cap Cana, Bavaro, Friusa, Macao and Uvero Alto area. Please contact us to get the exact pick up time at the Hotel or accommodations. Please provide your room number to complete the driver's pick up order.
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
