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A full-day, air-conditioned coach tour from Punta Cana that delivers the Colonial Zone’s historic streets, the Alcázar de Colón, the Catedral Primada and a seaside boardwalk lunch. Expect long transfers balanced by guided walking tours and cultural highlights.
A full-day, air-conditioned coach tour from Punta Cana that delivers the Colonial Zone’s historic streets, the Alcázar de Colón, the Catedral Primada and a seaside boardwalk lunch. Expect long transfers balanced by guided walking tours and cultural highlights.
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Operated by Caribbean Route · Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional
The bus eases onto the coastal highway and the Atlantic and Caribbean trade winds push the curtains aside — Punta Cana slips away and the city of first contact grows on the horizon. By the time you reach Santo Domingo’s cobblestone streets, the colonial facades have already begun to speak: crumbling stone, iron balconies, and church bells that keep time with the sea.
moderate.
12 hours.
Moderate: able to walk 2–4 miles on uneven surfaces and climb short staircases throughout the day
Expect approximately 2.5–3 hours each way depending on traffic; the operator schedules the itinerary around that transfer time.
Yes — a typical Dominican buffet lunch at a local restaurant is part of the tour.
Most scheduled site entries in the itinerary are included, but confirm specifics with the operator for special exhibits or optional stops.
The itinerary notes it’s not recommended for those with spinal injuries due to transfer length and walking on uneven surfaces; discuss accommodations with the operator before booking.
Santo Domingo was established in the late 15th century and contains the Americas’ oldest cathedral and many early colonial government buildings, reflecting its role as Spain’s administrative base in the New World.
Tourism impacts fragile colonial masonry and coastal zones; stick to marked paths, avoid touching fragile stonework and limit single-use plastics to reduce your footprint.
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