Follow your curiosity
Explore Discoveries
A memorable meal. An independent shop. A neighborhood worth getting to know. Find what draws you in.
Placeholder photoEat & Drink
01 →Memorable restaurants, cafés and local flavors — from morning hot chocolate to dinner on the plaza.
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02 →Independent shops, interesting local products and discoveries worth a closer look.
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03 →Hotels and accommodations chosen for the experience, not a star count.
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04 →Underground lakes, chocolate-making, neighborhood wanders and a change of pace.
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05 →Architecture, historic neighborhoods and places that invite a closer look.
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06 →Music, bars and memorable evenings in the colonial quarter.
Worth discovering
Placeholder photo01Santo 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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Los Tres Ojos
An incredible natural attraction featuring underground lakes. Arrive as early as possible.
Placeholder photo03Santo Domingo · Zona Colonial
Mercado
Useful for souvenirs at lower prices than some Zona Colonial shops.