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SANTO DOMINGO 🇩🇴

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Priding itself in being the first European city in the New World, Santo Domingo is the oldest continuously inhabited European settlement in the Americas; giving it a really rich historic and cultural heritage worth the visit. Spending two days in this cosmopolitan and bustling city with its distinct neighborhoods and ambiances and diverse culture was interesting! . . . . . . #santodomingo #repúblicadominicana #bayahibe #jarabacoa #domincanrepublic #bavaro #santiagodeloscaballeros #lasterrenas #bocachica #puntacana #cabrete #dominicanrepublic🇩🇴 #travellife #traveldiaries #travelawesome #travelnow #traveladdicted #traveladdict #travelstoke #traveldestination #travelvibes #travelon #travellove #travelphoto #travelbloggers #travelingaroundtheworld #travelingalone #travelingphotography #traveling_world #travelingishappiness #neverstopexploring #backpacking #lifehappensoutdoors #getoutandplay #getoutandexplore #getlostandwander #incognitostravel #yourescapewizard #wanderlust

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Santo Domingo, Santo Domingo Este

Day 1 Itinerary

Places visited: Santo Domingo - Los Tres Ojos National Park - Zona Colonial - Plaza Juan Barón

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Santo Domingo

Statue of Fray Anton de Montesinos is quite a visible landmark. The 30 meter high statue depicts the famous colonial Dominican priest who stood up for native population during times of colonial repressions in the 16th century. The statue was a gift from the Mexican Government.

Los Tres Ojos National Park
Los Tres Ojos National Park
Los Tres Ojos National Park
Los Tres Ojos National Park
Los Tres Ojos National Park
Los Tres Ojos National Park
Los Tres Ojos National Park
Los Tres Ojos National Park
Los Tres Ojos National Park
Los Tres Ojos National Park
Los Tres Ojos National Park
Los Tres Ojos National Park
Los Tres Ojos National Park

Los Tres Ojos National Park

Zona Colonial
Zona Colonial
Zona Colonial
Zona Colonial
Zona Colonial
Zona Colonial
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Zona Colonial
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Zona Colonial

Plaza Juan Barón
Plaza Juan Barón
Plaza Juan Barón
Plaza Juan Barón
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Plaza Juan Barón
Plaza Juan Barón
Plaza Juan Barón
Plaza Juan Barón
Plaza Juan Barón
Plaza Juan Barón
Plaza Juan Barón
Plaza Juan Barón

Plaza Juan Barón

This monument is called El Obelisco but known locally as the "Obelisco Macho". The 137 foot tall obelisk was built in 1935 to recognise the renaming of the city from Santo Domingo to Trujillo City. It was originally bone white in colour, but was repainted in 1997, and rededicated to the memory of the Mirabel Sisters and was painted with “A Song to Liberty” by Elsa Nuñez. It shows the three sisters who were murdered by the dictator in 1960, and was opened in time to celebrate "International Women’s Day".

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Santo Domingo Este

Day 2 Itinerary

Places visited: Santo Domingo - Juan Pablo Duarte Bridge

Santo Domingo
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Santo Domingo

Juan Pablo Duarte Bridge
Juan Pablo Duarte Bridge
Juan Pablo Duarte Bridge
Juan Pablo Duarte Bridge
Juan Pablo Duarte Bridge
Juan Pablo Duarte Bridge
Juan Pablo Duarte Bridge

Juan Pablo Duarte Bridge

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