These guides are for guests staying on the Malecón who want to make the most of Santo Domingo: what to see, where to eat, where to swim, how to get around and when to come. Each one is written from the city outward, starting at the seafront where the apartments are.
In the city
Start with things to do in Santo Domingo for an overview of the city across a few days. The Colonial Zone guide walks through the oldest streets, plazas and museums, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1990, and the Malecón covers the seafront promenade outside your window.
Food and evenings
Dominican food explains the dishes, breakfasts and drinks to try and where to find them. Nightlife and music covers merengue, bachata, live music and evenings out.
Beyond the city
Beaches near Santo Domingo lists the closest places to swim, and day trips from Santo Domingo goes farther: caves, gardens, islands and villages. Guests at the villa will want Baní and Boca Canasta.
Planning the trip
The best time to visit goes month by month through the weather and the holidays, baseball in Santo Domingo covers the winter league season, and getting around Santo Domingo explains taxis, ride-hailing, the metro and driving. For the flight itself, see flying in.
