Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Answer 1

The oldest city in the Western Hemisphere is Santo Domingo, the capital city of the Dominica Republic. The city is located in the southern region of the Dominican Republic’s coastline and it offers a wonderful blend of the old and modern worlds in a package. The Zona Colonia is the historical neighborhood and a picture of colonial architectural buildings similar to those in the 15th and 16th centuries and is one of the main attractions in Santo Domingo. Visitors to Santo Domingo will find it easy to get around to the many attractions, shopping and entertainment facilities since they are located close by in the Distrito Nacional area.

Located at the Plaza de la Cultura, you will find many of the museums and galleries. These include the Gallery of Modern Art, the National Museums of Natural History and the National Museum of History and Geography. There is also the Museo Bellapart, which is located in the Naco area where you will find a great collection of privately owned contemporary art on display.

Visiting the Plaza de la Cultura, which houses the National Theatre and the Casa de Francia, is recommended for family-friendly entertainment such as concerts, dance performance and cultural events. One of the interesting and popular attractions is the “Los Tres Ojos de Agua’ or the Three Eyes of Water, which are beautiful caves and there is also the National Aquarium and the historical Columbus Lighthouse.

Dance and music is the heartbeat of entertainment in Santo Domingo and the Dominican Republic. This includes dances such as the merengue, salsa and perico. For nighttime entertainment, you should visit the Malecon, Santo Domingo where you will find varying activities and attractions along the beautiful seaside boulevard. Other exciting and fun attractions include going to the discos or to the hotel and casino facilities on the waterfront.

The food and drinks in Santo Domingo is influenced by the Spanish customs as well as locally produced items. Sampling the national dish, called “la bandera’ or the flag, is recommended. It includes white rice and red beans served with stewed meat, a vegetable salad and fried plantains. Other national meals include baked vegetable cake and soup with meat and vegetables and there are also international cuisines available. If you are interested in beverages, sampling the local tea is as a treat as well as the alcoholic drinks such as the Dominican beer, referred to as President. There are also local rums such as Bermudez or Brugal and you may also have a drink of old dark rum after your dinner.

A visit to the Atarrazan Street in the Colonial Zone offers quaint and romantic cafes overlooking the bay. You can also find some of the best hotels and small restaurants and cafes on the famous Waterfront Boulevard, also called George Washington Avenue. Other popular venues for dining at some of the best restaurants can be found at27 de Febrero Avenue, which is located uptown, the Malecon and by Winston Churchill, Gassett and Ortega Streets.

Answer 2

Santo Domingo is where the settlement of all the Americas began and is the oldest city in the New World. There’s no other city in the Caribbean that offers the type of night life and variety of restaurants. It is considered the most bustling city in the Caribbean with wonderful diversity.

Considered a city that never sleeps, Santo Domingo is a wonderful place to meet people. With its vast array of restaurants, it’s practically impossible even for residents to have visited them all. Many people visit Santo Domingo and unknowingly find that the love of their life is Dominican.

Santo Domingo is also a city for shoppers. Major chains from all around the world along with discount stores are found just about everywhere offering great prices on designer brands. Exclusive clothing is found just about everywhere.

Offering more than picturesque beaches, Santo Domingo is an ideal spot for anyone who appreciates its wonderful history along with a splendid social atmosphere.