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Where to go in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republicdo
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Underground MusicA great place to polish your merengue dancing skills, La Guácara Taína, is the best discotheque in the Dominican Republic. Drawing equal number of locals and visitors, La Guácara Taína is set in an underground cave within a verdant park. If you miss a step, don't worry. With three bars and two dance floors, chances are no one will notice. Cover is approximately $9.00 and it includes one drink. Open Tuesday-Sunday from 9:00 p.m.; closing time varies. On Avenida Mirador del Sur, in Parque Mirador del Sur. Phone: 809-533-1051 Living La Vida Boca
Take a relaxing walk on soft white sand and then soak your feet in the clear, shallow blue waters of Boca Chica, the principal beach resort near Santo Domingo. A popular spot fancied by its European visitors, Boca Chica's east side has been nicknamed "Saint Tropez". At this beach you'll also find a natural coral reef, and go loco over the wide array of pizza and fast food stands, beach cottages, chaise lounges, water sports concessions, and beach tables. Less than 2 miles east and about 19 miles from the center of Santo Domingo. Royal and LoyalPicture yourself as royalty as you walk through the doors of the Alcázar de Colón, the palace built for Columbus' son, Diego, and his wife who was King Ferdinand's niece. This beautiful coral limestone structure was the center of the Spanish court for more than 60 years and the likes of Cortés, Ponce de León, and Balboa were entertained here. Be careful not to get lost as you wonder among nearly two dozen rooms decorated with amazing paintings, period tapestries and 16th century antiques. Open Monday — Saturday from 9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m. and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m. Admission is $1.75. On La Atarazana St. (at the foot of Las Damas St.) 809-682-4250 ext. 232. Let the Music Play
Stretching for 9 miles along the Caribbean shore, El Malecón is Santo Domingo's most popular choice for casual strolling, family outings and sightseeing. Here you will find ice cream parlors, restaurants and great nightlife in several bars and discos. At the Malecón, the party doesn't stop. The Dominican Republic's Carnival and July's Merengue Festival are both held here, and with its colorful and lively atmosphere full of hot Latin beats, many describe it as an open-air disco. Catch of the BayServing some of the best and freshest seafood in the Dominican Republic, La Bahía offers one of the biggest varieties of seafood dishes in the Caribbean. Great choices include the ceviche (seafood marinated in lime juice) or lobster cocktail, kingfish in coconut sauce, sea bass Ukrainian style and baked red snapper. The restaurant stays open until the last customer leaves. Open daily from 11:00 a.m. — 2:00 a.m. On 1 George Washington Ave. Phone: 809-682-4022 Viva Vesuvio
The most famous Italian restaurant on the Dominican Republic, Vesuvio sits right in front of el Malecón, with a beautiful view of the Caribbean Sea. Since 1954, this restaurant has been offering a great atmosphere for both business and family lunches and dinners. The food here is fresh and cooked from scratch and it features specialties like Dominican Crayfish a la Vesuvio (topped with garlic and bacon), and Pappardelle al Bosque (noodles with porcini mushrooms, rosemary, and garlic). For pizza lovers, Pizzeria Vesuvio next door offers a unique three-foot pizza. Reservations recommended on Fridays and Saturdays. Open daily from noon till 2:00 a.m. On 521 George Washington Ave. Phone: 809-221-3333 |
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