Hotels near National Palace

If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Calle El Conde in Zona Colonial. Splash some more cash at Calle Las Damas, Mercado Modelo and Chinatown.

You can find out about the history of Santo Domingo with a stop at El Obelisco Macho. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Plaza de la Cultura is worth a pic or two when discovering Gascue. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing, head to The Count's Gate – just one of the monuments located 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from the centre of Santo Domingo. You could also start your cultural experience by heading over to the museums in the area. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.

Learn about the local history of Santo Domingo when you spend time at Iglesia de San Lázaro. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in this relaxing area.

During your visit to Santo Domingo, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Mercado Modelo. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.