7 Reasons Why You Should Include On Your 2019 Santo Domingo Walking Tour

1. Santo Domingo is a vibrant city that reveals you more than the visuals that meet to the eyes, when you take a walking tour. Tuck a bottle of water and a local map, and slip into a decent pair of walking shoes. You would gradually fall in love with this beautiful Caribbean city, admiring its architectural splendor and numerous tourist spots. Don’t forget to carry a point and shoot camera for capturing the moments enriching your tour. A Treasure-Trove for History Lovers Santo Domingo is much more than beaches and waves. It is a lesser known fact that the city was the home for the oldest European settlers. If you go on Santo Domingo walking tour by Pepe Adventure, it would be easier to imbibe the Spanish influence on the city architecture. A Sumptuous Breakfast before the Journey You would usually wake up by the call of an alarm clock. It is wise to start the Santo Domingo walking tour around 8 in the morning. The sumptuous breakfast before the tour makes it more enjoyable. It is a valid and playful reason to get enthusiastic about the tour. You can have a typical continental breakfast or a meal comprising of exotic local food. Leave your hotel early for a fantastic exploration of the city. The Cathedral at Parque Colon The Cathedral of St. Mary of the Incarnation in Parque Colon area should be your first stop. It has the illustrious tag of being the oldest cathedral in the whole of Americas. Its construction dates back to the years between 1512 and 1540. You would be stunned by the minimal carved stonework and the European flavor of the church. A bust of St. John Paul II greets you at the entrance.

2. Shopping Zone Of Calle El Conde Don’t miss the beautiful shopping zone as you walk along Calle El Conde. There are charming boutiques with lovely tourist mementoes on both sides of the alley. The place has subtle hints of art deco style, as well as intricately designed stained glass windows, making it a pleasant place to shop and roam. More Historic Buildings Santo Domingo has no dearth of historic building. Visit Fortalze Ozamam in Calle las Damas, which is an imposing 16-th century castle. Walk further to reach the Museum of the Royal Houses. There is a sundial in this zone commemorating legendary Columbus’s sea voyages that brought him to the New World. Exploring Monastery Ruins The city boasts of more historic marvels. Visit the San Francisco Monastery that was built way back in 1508, that was once attacked by Sir Francis Drake. Concerned authorities use the ruins of the architecture to organize cultural events. West of Zona Colonial Plenty of tourist interest spots enrich the area. From the Puerta del Conde commemorating Dominican independence in 1844 to Altar de la Patria, you will get mesmerized exploring the place.

3. Prioritize the Walking Tour Give equal priority to an extensive walking tour like visiting the island beaches when you travel to Santo Domingo. Pepe Adventure Pepe Adventure Address Address- - Av. España, Plaza victoriana local 106, Av. España, Plaza victoriana local 106, Bavaro, La altagracia, 23000 Bavaro, La altagracia, 23000 Email Email- - info@pepeadventure.com info@pepeadventure.com Contact No. Contact No.+1809 803 12 36 +1809 803 12 36 Website Website- - https://www.pepeadventure.com/