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Vol. 01 · A journal of discovery

The world is full of places. Find the ones worth your time.

Places, experiences and finds for curious people. Across the world or around the corner — genuinely worth your time, attention and money.

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Zona Colonial · Santo Domingo18.4861° N, 69.9312° W
N° 001 · EST. 2026PlaceworthyWORTH IT

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Featured collection · Dominican Republic

Colonial streets, underground lakes, memorable meals and evenings that stay with you. Our first collection, with every discovery in one place.

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    Santo Domingo · Zona Colonial

    Pat'e Palo

    Upscale, overlooking Plaza de España. Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Coconut shrimp curry, pesto pasta, tiramisu.

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    Santo Domingo · Zona Colonial

    Kimpton Las Mercedes

    A memorable stay that puts you right inside the old city’s streets.

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    Santo Domingo Este

    Los Tres Ojos

    An incredible natural attraction featuring underground lakes. Arrive as early as possible.

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Shopping & Finds

Good things are worth finding.

Independent boutiques, local products and a market worth comparing. Start with the shops we discovered in Zona Colonial.

  1. 01Galleria Bolos
  2. 02Larimar Boutique & Souvenirs
  3. 03La Alpargatería
  4. 04Mercado
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Curated List · Zona Colonial

The Shops We Discovered in Zona Colonial

Independent boutiques, larimar, espadrilles and a market worth comparing. A collection of the shops from our Santo Domingo notes.

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