Location: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Duration: 12:00 hours (approx.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Santo Domingo, or \"La Capital,\" as it's often called, is a melting pot of cultures and neighborhoods. It's where the sounds of life\u2014dominoes clattering on tables, the counterproductive mufflers and horns of chaotic traffic, merengue and bachata drifting from corner stores\u2014are most intense. At the heart of the city lies the Colonial Zone, home to one of the oldest churches and the oldest surviving European fortress, among other New World treasures. Amidst the cobblestone streets, it's easy to forget that Santo Domingo is in the Caribbean. But this is an intensely urban city, home not only to colonial-era architecture but also to trendy clubs, vibrant cultural institutions, and elegant restaurants. Santo Domingo somehow manages to embody the core contradictions of the Dominican experience: a living museum, a metropolis crossed with a resort town, and a commercial, political, and media hub with a relaxed and friendly spirit.<\/p>\n","cost_includes":"Hotel pick-up and drop-off service.\nOfficial guide.\nTransport in a minivan\/sprinter with air conditioning.\nWater and soft drinks (non-alcoholic).\nAudio guide","cost_excludes":"","itineraries":[{"title":"","content":"\n
Discover Santo Domingo, the first city in the Americas. Journey through its most important streets, leading to historic buildings and monuments of invaluable cultural heritage in a modern city.<\/p>\n"},{"title":"","content":"\n
Through the narrow streets of yesteryear, we'll discover the humble beginnings of the New World. Explore the oldest colonial city, built in the 15th century, and visit the earliest residences from the colonial era.<\/p>\n"},{"title":"","content":"\n
Pay homage to the First Cathedral of the Americas. Stroll along Las Damas Street, where you'll see many important monuments. Wander through the Museum of the Royal Houses. A walk through the Alc\u00e1zar de Col\u00f3n will transport you back to the era of the Spanish conquistadors. Catch a movie in a 4D theater and escape the heat. On Santo Domingo's waterfront, appreciate the beauty of the Caribbean Sea and modern buildings such as the Palace of Fine Arts, the National Theater, and the Presidential Palace. Enjoy a delicious lunch at a traditional restaurant in the capital.<\/p>\n"}],"faqs":[],"is_featured":false,"featured_image":{"width":600,"height":400,"file":"2026\/05\/stfeat.png","filesize":395835,"sizes":{"thumbnail":{"file":"stfeat-175x175.png","width":175,"height":175,"filesize":51403,"mime_type":"image\/png","source_url":"https:\/\/highlevelexcursiontrd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/stfeat-175x175.png"},"trip-thumb-size":{"file":"stfeat-374x226.png","width":374,"height":226,"filesize":139484,"mime_type":"image\/png","source_url":"https:\/\/highlevelexcursiontrd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/stfeat-374x226.png"},"destination-thumb-trip-size":{"file":"stfeat-410x250.png","width":410,"height":250,"filesize":166927,"mime_type":"image\/png","source_url":"https:\/\/highlevelexcursiontrd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/stfeat-410x250.png"},"trp-custom-language-flag":{"file":"stfeat-18x12.png","width":18,"height":12,"filesize":926,"mime_type":"image\/png","source_url":"https:\/\/highlevelexcursiontrd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/stfeat-18x12.png"},"post-thumbnail":{"file":"stfeat-560x370.png","width":560,"height":370,"filesize":314758,"mime_type":"image\/png","source_url":"https:\/\/highlevelexcursiontrd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/stfeat-560x370.png"},"woocommerce_thumbnail":{"file":"stfeat-300x300.png","width":300,"height":300,"filesize":137976,"uncropped":false,"mime_type":"image\/png","source_url":"https:\/\/highlevelexcursiontrd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/stfeat-300x300.png"},"woocommerce_gallery_thumbnail":{"file":"stfeat-180x180.png","width":180,"height":180,"filesize":54111,"mime_type":"image\/png","source_url":"https:\/\/highlevelexcursiontrd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/stfeat-180x180.png"},"full":{"file":"stfeat.png","width":600,"height":400,"source_url":"https:\/\/highlevelexcursiontrd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/stfeat.png"}},"image_meta":{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"0","keywords":[]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/highlevelexcursiontrd.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/trip\/3146","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/highlevelexcursiontrd.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/trip"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/highlevelexcursiontrd.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/trip"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/highlevelexcursiontrd.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/21"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/highlevelexcursiontrd.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3146"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/highlevelexcursiontrd.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/trip\/3146\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3807,"href":"https:\/\/highlevelexcursiontrd.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/trip\/3146\/revisions\/3807"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/highlevelexcursiontrd.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3806"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/highlevelexcursiontrd.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3146"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"destination","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/highlevelexcursiontrd.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/destination?post=3146"},{"taxonomy":"activities","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/highlevelexcursiontrd.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/activities?post=3146"},{"taxonomy":"trip_types","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/highlevelexcursiontrd.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/trip_types?post=3146"},{"taxonomy":"difficulty","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/highlevelexcursiontrd.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/difficulty?post=3146"},{"taxonomy":"trip_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/highlevelexcursiontrd.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/trip_tag?post=3146"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}