Along the drive to Santo Domingo, be sure to admire the traditional villages scattered across the picturesque landscape. Your tour guide takes you all across Santo Domingo, the first American city, founded in 1498. History is found all throughout this capital city:
Enjoy panoramic views of the Columbus Lighthouse, built in 1992 on the site of Admiral Christopher Columbus’ remains.
Stop at the National Palace and then take a tour of the modern section of Santo Domingo.
After lunch, visit the Colonial Zone of the first city in America, founded back in 1498. This section of the city houses the residence of Diego Columbus—son of Admiral Columbus, the National Pantheon, and the oldest cathedral in America.
Then, explore a local marketplace to shop for handicrafts and souvenirs before wandering along El Conde, a well-known pedestrian cobblestone street, for more shopping opportunities before heading back to Punta Cana.