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La Altagracia Province
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Punta Cana
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Santo Domingo City Tour: History of the Caribbean
1 day
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About this activity
On the road to Santo Domingo you will enjoy the Merengue music from Dominicans, and some other types of strictly Dominican music. Crossing La Romana, the guide will show you where Casa de Campo is located and where most famous VIPs have their mansions, such as Julio Iglesias, Samy Sosa and others. You will see the port where the cruises come to La Romana and can enjoy the nice view from the sugar cane plantations.
From La Romana, enjoy a 20 minute stop to a gift shop, where you will be welcome to use bathroom and purchase some artisan crafts. At the time your arrive to Santo Domingo, you'll see the natural park named "Three Eyes (Tres Ojos) - it’s a natural park made with three beautiful water caves. In one of those caves, they filmed parts of
Jurassic Park. You will have a chance to visit all of this including a bathroom facilities and a cafeteria buy a drink.
The next destination will be the Faro Colon. This is a beautiful monument created in 1990 in memory of the end of 500 years of the colonization of America. Follow to the national palace of the country which is a copy of the United States Capitol. You will cross right in front of the China town of Santo Domingo. At the cathedral you will enjoy the monument of Cristobal Colon and a professional guide will explain the history while showing you the locations. As you will notice, the place is quiet and no one is allowed to speak. For this tour, audio equipment will be included, giving you an explanation of the cathedral and its stories. There are two different places for you to have lunch. You can decide to have typical Dominican food, or a regular buffet. You will also have a choice of other drinks offered, but outside of the menu, other items are available for purchase.
Crossing the colonial street, you'll see Larimar, the stone of love. Enjoy the factory gift shop that does arts and craft with a special stone that can't be found anywhere else in the wold but in the Dominican Republic. You can purchase a souvenir for your lover to keep that fire of love in your both hearts. At the end of this tour, you will get back on the bus, and head to your hotel.
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From La Romana, enjoy a 20 minute stop to a gift shop, where you will be welcome to use bathroom and purchase some artisan crafts. At the time your arrive to Santo Domingo, you'll see the natural park named "Three Eyes (Tres Ojos) - it’s a natural park made with three beautiful water caves. In one of those caves, they filmed parts of
Jurassic Park. You will have a chance to visit all of this including a bathroom facilities and a cafeteria buy a drink.
The next destination will be the Faro Colon. This is a beautiful monument created in 1990 in memory of the end of 500 years of the colonization of America. Follow to the national palace of the country which is a copy of the United States Capitol. You will cross right in front of the China town of Santo Domingo. At the cathedral you will enjoy the monument of Cristobal Colon and a professional guide will explain the history while showing you the locations. As you will notice, the place is quiet and no one is allowed to speak. For this tour, audio equipment will be included, giving you an explanation of the cathedral and its stories. There are two different places for you to have lunch. You can decide to have typical Dominican food, or a regular buffet. You will also have a choice of other drinks offered, but outside of the menu, other items are available for purchase.
Crossing the colonial street, you'll see Larimar, the stone of love. Enjoy the factory gift shop that does arts and craft with a special stone that can't be found anywhere else in the wold but in the Dominican Republic. You can purchase a souvenir for your lover to keep that fire of love in your both hearts. At the end of this tour, you will get back on the bus, and head to your hotel.
Included
- Light refreshments
- Professional art historian guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch (typical Dominican food or buffet)
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- DVD (available to purchase)
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to lateness or cancelation at the last minute.
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
90%
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If you don't mind being crammed into a van with up to 15 people and don't mind walking a lot, then take this tour. Also, we had no music as listed in the description and did not have a choice between a regular buffet and Dominican buffet for lunch either. Our guide, Sweet David, really was sweet -- he helped with my husband who did have some walking issues. I enjoyed hearing some of the history but can honestly say I do not think I would have done this tour and probably should have researched it a little more before booking it.
Its long day trip but if like history you would love it,the excursion only covers old Santo Domingo.Driver was super nice and friendly.we had long chat it made trip pleasent.