Guidebook for Santo Domingo
Food Scene
Le Croissant Dore
25 Av EnriquilloClose, decent cafe, outdoor terrace
One of the best coffee shops in town, large secltion of quality goods. Busy place but usually no waiting. Friendly staff.
18 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Pastry
Avenida SarasotaOne of the best coffee shops in town, large secltion of quality goods. Busy place but usually no waiting. Friendly staff.
Very rich local scene if you like fish markets, lots of noice and garbage (unfortunately). Boca Chica has some nice restaurants but the town is known for cheap tourists. It's the closest beach so you may end up there. Go to Puerco Rosado, a German decent place.
214 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Boca Chica
44 Ave DuarteVery rich local scene if you like fish markets, lots of noice and garbage (unfortunately). Boca Chica has some nice restaurants but the town is known for cheap tourists. It's the closest beach so you may end up there. Go to Puerco Rosado, a German decent place.
Everything Else
Oldest hotel in the city, high quality, beautiful gardens. Enjoy a drink in the garden cafe or breakfast in the fantastic buffet. The restaurant is pricey. On the street leadign to the hotel there are a number of Spanish and Italian restaurants, all are good but check the prices.
14 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Hotel Embajador
65 Av. SarasotaOldest hotel in the city, high quality, beautiful gardens. Enjoy a drink in the garden cafe or breakfast in the fantastic buffet. The restaurant is pricey. On the street leadign to the hotel there are a number of Spanish and Italian restaurants, all are good but check the prices.
By far the most modern high quality gym in the city, private trainers, squash court, basketball court, military cross training, downstairs there's a Chili's and two very good Italian restaurants.
30 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Body Shop Athletic Club
Calle BohechíoBy far the most modern high quality gym in the city, private trainers, squash court, basketball court, military cross training, downstairs there's a Chili's and two very good Italian restaurants.
Large very popular mall with movies, lots of shopping, most banks, cafes, Dominican food for lunch, phone stores and the National Supermarket, with Bravo the best chain.
85 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Bella Vista Mall
#62 Av. SarasotaLarge very popular mall with movies, lots of shopping, most banks, cafes, Dominican food for lunch, phone stores and the National Supermarket, with Bravo the best chain.
Carol Morgan School
Avenida SarasotaPrivate American Shool, best in the Caribbean.
The most reliable, friendliest and totally 100% trustworthy car dealer in the country. Magdiel speak fluent English, say you come from David and you will be treated even better than normal.
Magdiel Motors
1856 Av. Rómulo BetancourtThe most reliable, friendliest and totally 100% trustworthy car dealer in the country. Magdiel speak fluent English, say you come from David and you will be treated even better than normal.
Main private hospital. It's ok but we are not too enamored. If you need medical care please don't hesitate to call us 24 x 7.
29 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Hospiten Santo Domingo
s/n Av. Alma MaterMain private hospital. It's ok but we are not too enamored. If you need medical care please don't hesitate to call us 24 x 7.
Entertainment & Activities
Newest super modern mall with a Carrfour in the lobby that has great cheeses. Super comfortable movie house (check out cine.com.do). Great pizza restaurant and best chinese in town.
49 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Trasluz
Avenida Rómulo BetancourtNewest super modern mall with a Carrfour in the lobby that has great cheeses. Super comfortable movie house (check out cine.com.do). Great pizza restaurant and best chinese in town.
Shopping
One of best supermarkets, fresh breads, BBQ chicken, ribs, international foods.
33 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Supermercado Bravo Esperilla
27 C. ClarínOne of best supermarkets, fresh breads, BBQ chicken, ribs, international foods.
Drinks & Nightlife
Very nice high quality hotel with casino and bar. Friday's live entertainment in NY style top floor area overlooking city. Beautiful palm lined swimmingpool, gym, sauna.
13 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Dominican Fiesta Hotel & Casino Santo Domingo
101 Av. AnacaonaVery nice high quality hotel with casino and bar. Friday's live entertainment in NY style top floor area overlooking city. Beautiful palm lined swimmingpool, gym, sauna.
Parks & Nature
The only real large park you can enjoy in the city. It is packed with runners and athletic events every morning, afternoon and week-ends. This is where Dominicans meet in nature. Very safe lots of security .. but keep your visit to the day time please.
98 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Mirador Sur
11 Av. AnacaonaThe only real large park you can enjoy in the city. It is packed with runners and athletic events every morning, afternoon and week-ends. This is where Dominicans meet in nature. Very safe lots of security .. but keep your visit to the day time please.
This beach town is very poor but if you drive along the ocean you will see a number of quality restaurants with their semi private beaches. Call us for more on this.
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Guayacanes
This beach town is very poor but if you drive along the ocean you will see a number of quality restaurants with their semi private beaches. Call us for more on this.
Sightseeing
This is where Columbus brother situated the first government in the new world. Old building, old streets, cafes. We'd be happy to set you up with a guide.
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Zona Colonial
Calle Las DamasThis is where Columbus brother situated the first government in the new world. Old building, old streets, cafes. We'd be happy to set you up with a guide.