Central America and the Caribbean · Caribbean · Introductory note

Santo Domingo,
Dominican Republic.

Historic lanes, lively plazas and Caribbean cooking form a layered introduction to the Dominican capital.

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Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic — Calle El Conde and Palacio Consistorial in Santo Domingo. — Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic · Santo Domingo - Calle El Conde (resized) · Martin Falbisoner · CC BY-SA 4.0

A first note for getting oriented.

Culture & everyday life

A sense of place.

This brief entry is an orientation point for Santo Domingo, rather than a researched cultural guide. Follow the country profile for related places and fuller coverage where available.

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Key places & landmarks

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