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A memorable meal. An independent shop. A neighborhood worth getting to know. Find what draws you in.

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    Eat & Drink

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    Memorable restaurants, cafés and local flavors — from morning hot chocolate to dinner on the plaza.

  2. Shelf of woven espadrilles, larimar jewelry and ceramics in a small shopPlaceholder photo

    Shopping & Finds

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    Independent shops, interesting local products and discoveries worth a closer look.

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    Stays

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    Hotels and accommodations chosen for the experience, not a star count.

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    Experiences

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    Underground lakes, chocolate-making, neighborhood wanders and a change of pace.

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    Culture & Design

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    Architecture, historic neighborhoods and places that invite a closer look.

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    After Dark

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    Music, bars and memorable evenings in the colonial quarter.

Worth discovering

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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 Este

    Los Tres Ojos

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

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    Santo Domingo · Zona Colonial

    Mercado

    Useful for souvenirs at lower prices than some Zona Colonial shops.

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