Excursion to Santo Domingo from Punta Cana (Dominican Republic)
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Excursion to Santo Domingo

An excellent opportunity to combine resort rest in Dominican Republic with studying local cultural traditions and historical sights. Santo Domingo - the old city of the New World which is founded by Europeans.

You will be able to walk on the colonial quarter and to examine architecture of medieval building: the mansion of Diego Colon, the 4th viceroy of New Spain, the Pantheon and the Cathedral - the very first Catholic temple of the New World.

Don't forget to visit the main local sight - Columbus's beacon which is in the most top part of the city. The magnificent panoramic view of all capital opens here.
Not less impressions will be brought by walk on Malecón Embankment.
Here is possible to admire azure waters of the Caribbean Sea, to have lunch, buy souvenirs, listen to street musicians and for moments feeling like Spanish signor of an era of the Middle Ages.

Having passed into new quarters of the city, you will be able to enjoy masterpieces of the Victorian architecture and also look at the National palace - the official residence of the president of Dominican Republic.

Don't forget to examine local miracle of the nature - the cave "Three eyes" which is plentifully covered with stalactites and stalagmites. The name happens from three lakes each one in different color. It is connected with the fact that reservoirs differ on the chemical composition: the first lake - sulphuric, the second - with salty water, the third - with fresh.

Tours across Santo Domingo are offered by English-speaking guide.

Price:
90$