Iglesia de la Regina Angelorum
Santo Domingo
Paid for by a woman who donated her entire fortune to construct this monument for the cloistered Dominican Sisters, this church was built toward the end…
Must-see attractions in Dominican Republic
Puerto Plata
This twin-steepled church was completely renovated following a devastating hurricane in 1988. Check out the small but beautiful Italian stained-glass…
Cabarete
On the western downwind side of Playa Cabarete, and so named because of all the beginner windsurfers and kitesurfers who don’t yet know how to tack upwind…
Santo Domingo
For a time, this imposing gate, built in 1571 downhill from the Alcázar de Colón, was the main entrance into the city. Beside it you can still see some of…
Santo Domingo
This gate was erected during the 16th century and for many decades served as the main western entrance to the city. It obtained its name after a major…
Santo Domingo
In 1784 Spain ordered that the Iglesia de San Miguel be turned into a hospital for slaves. The decree, however, was never followed. Note the appealing…
Santo Domingo
This baroque church was built in 1574 to honor the patron saint of the military. After being done over by Drake, however, the church was rebuilt with…
Santo Domingo
A beach area on the Malecón popular with families on weekends, featuring a sandy volleyball court, a kids' playground, gym equipment and free wi-fi access.
North Coast
Playa Diamante is a small, fairly ordinary looking beach with shallow water good for children. It's a few kilometers east of Cabrera on Hwy 5.
Santiago
A cigar factory in Tamboril that offers free tours to anybody who shows up. It's off Calle Real Tamboril.
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