SANTO DOMINGO

the first city of the new world

Santo Domingo is the capital of the Dominican Republic and the oldest European settlement in the Americas. It was the first seat of the Spanish colonial rule in the New World. Santo Domingo is the site of the first university, cathedral, castle, monastery and fortress in the New World. The cities’ Colonial Zone has been declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and is a popular spot for locals and tourists alike. Finally, if you come on Sunday evening we have a special secret tip for you …