 Santo Domingo OverviewIf any city in the world could be declared the perfect holiday
destination, then Santo Domingo would probably be a prime
candidate, with its modern sophistication, old world charm and
Latin charisma, not to mention its position on the tropical
southern Caribbean coast of the Dominican Republic. The only blight
on the landscape is the crime rate: robbery, muggings and petty
theft are common, so guard your belongings with care. Santo Domingo is used to being first: it was the first European
settlement in the New World; it boasts the western hemisphere's
first cathedral, first monastery, first hospital, first university
and first law court. This rich colonial heritage, sparked off in
the 15th Century by legendary Spanish explorer Christopher
Columbus, has been turned into a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the
heart of the city. Known as the 'Colonial City' it is now a
delightful area of cobblestone streets and 16th-century buildings,
interspersed with cafes, bars, small hotels and restaurants. Visitors don't need to stray from the Colonial City to enjoy a
great time in the city, but it is advisable not to ignore the
modern part of Santo Domingo. The superb shopping, delicious
dining, dazzling casinos, seductive parks and vibrant nightlife all
beckon enticingly, from the monumental Columbus Lighthouse right
down to the depths of the Guácara Taina nightclub, with its
multi-level dance floors housed inside a real cave. And an
opportunity to visit to the Estadio Quisqueya, to watch a game of
the Dominican Republic's adored national sport, baseball, shouldn't
be passed up on by any visitor to the city between the months of
October and February. |
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