What is there to do in Santo Domingo for free?

Zona Colonial. 3,104. Points of Interest & Landmarks.

Agora Mall. 909. Shopping Malls.

Calle Las Damas. 1,102. Historic Walking Areas.

Parque Colón. 922. Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks.

Sambil Santo Domingo. 284. Shopping Malls.

BlueMall Santo Domingo. 139. Shopping Malls.

Boca Chica. 1,262. Beaches.

Panteon Nacional. 695.

What can you not eat or drink in the Dominican Republic?

What foods should we avoid? Any food including salads and any ice and drinks will ALL be prepared with purified water and should not avoided. Usually too much sun, alcohol and coconut drinks (coconut milk/water is an excellent laxative), and food are the culprit for stomach issues.

Is Santo Domingo safe for tourist?

OVERALL RISK : HIGH. Overall, Santo Domingo is safe to visit, though it has many dangers and is ridden with crime. You should be aware that tourist hotspots, restaurants, shops, and public transportation are places where most thefts and pickpocketing occur, and that violent crime exists on the streets, too.

What is La Zona Colonial?

Ciudad Colonial (Spanish for “Colonial City”) is the historic central neighborhood of the Dominican Republic’s capital Santo Domingo. It is the oldest continuously inhabited European-established settlement in the Americas. It is also known as Zona Colonial (Colonial Zone) or more colloquially as “La Zona” (The Zone).

Are there parties in the Dominican Republic?

The Dominican Republic has a multi-party system, with two or three strong parties and a third party that is electorally successful.

Is Santo Domingo worth a visit?

Santo domingo is well worth a visit and it will give you a better idea of dr life than sitting on the beach. Staying a night is recommended and if you do this you could take take exspresso bavaro bus from pc to sd – much cheaper than a taxi. The main area to visit and stay is the zona colonial .

What are some of the foods of Santo Domingo?

Sancocho (7-Meat Stew)

Mangú (Plantain Mash)

Arroz Blanco (White Rice)

Habichuelas Guisadas (Stewed Bean)

Pollo Guisado (Braised Chicken)

Ensalada Verde (Green Salad)

Tostones (Twice-Fried Plantains)

Habichuelas con Dulce (Sweet Cream of Beans)

Bizcocho Dominicano (Dominican Cake)

Morir Soñando (Milk and Orange Drink)

How safe is Santo Domingo for travel?

Warnings & Dangers in Santo Domingo OVERALL RISK : HIGH. Overall, Santo Domingo is safe to visit, though it has many dangers and is ridden with crime. TRANSPORT & TAXIS RISK : MEDIUM. Transportation is not too safe, especially at night. PICKPOCKETS RISK : MEDIUM. NATURAL DISASTERS RISK : MEDIUM. MUGGING RISK : HIGH. TERRORISM RISK : LOW. SCAMS RISK : HIGH. WOMEN TRAVELERS RISK : HIGH.

Are there beaches in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic?

The Dominican Republic has some great beaches, but they aren’t in Santo Domingo. The principal beach resort near the capital is at Boca Chica, about 3km (2 miles) east of the airport and about 30km (19 miles) from the center of Santo Domingo.