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Walking the Streets Columbus Built
November 03, 1991
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Santo Domingo
March 09, 1997
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Introduction to Santo Domingo
November 20, 2006
Santo Domingo is one of the Caribbean's most vibrant cities, with a 12-block Colonial Zone to rival that of Old San Juan in Puerto Rico. Come here to walk in the footsteps of Cortés, Ponce de León, and, of course, Columbus himself. Allow at least a day to capture some of the highlights of the old city such as its Alcazar and its Catedral Santa Maria la Menor. Santo Domingo is also one of the grand shopping bazaars of the Caribbean, with such "hot" items as hand-wrapped cigars for sale virtually everywhere, along with local handicrafts. Jewelry made of larimar or amber is also much sought after. From gambling to merengue, Santo Domingo is also one of the liveliest cities in the Caribbean after dark. Be careful, however. Most of the Dominican Republic's crime is concentrated in Santo Domingo. Keep valuables in your hotel safe, carry a minimum of cash with you, don't wear flashy jewelry, and if in doubt, take a cab.
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36 Hours in Santo Domingo
November 09, 2008
Whether one believes it was Columbus who actually discovered America or not, he clearly left his mark on the breezy capital of the Dominican Republic.
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Walking the Streets Columbus Built
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