Best holidays to Santa Domingo
Santa Domingo is the capital city of the Dominican Republic with an extremely interesting history, which we can trace back to 1496, when it was founded by Bartolome Colombus.
Santa Domingo was the first seat of the Spanish government in the New World and although there are a great variety of excellent attractions to be found in the wonderful Dom Rep capita, it remains relatively untouched by tourism.
Santa Domingo beaches
If you're seeking a bit of excitement on your short break to Santo Domingo then it is definitely worthwhile coming along to the annual Merangue Festival, held each Summer. You will enjoy dancing to the excellent music and may even join the parade which spreads out across the beaches and patios of the city. You should also include take a trip to the Estadio Quisqueya, where the Domican Republic's adopted national sport of baseball swings into action. Alternatively you could come along to one of the bars along George Washington Avenue, ideal if you want to kick back with an ice cold beer and watch as the local people go about their everyday business.
Cheap Santa Domingo holidays
Those tourists who do choose to take a short breaks or a swift visit to Santa Domingo usually include a trip to the Colonial Zone as part of their travelling itinerary. In the Western part of this locality you will find picturesque Victorian homes, situated along tree-lined roads. Many people choose to take a guided tour around the home of the Dominican government, National Theatre and Palace of Fine Arts, all of which are found within this enchanting area. Cultural connoisseurs will enjoy a day spent walking around the local areas of Piantini and Naco, where there are a variety of fashionable boutiques and lavish shopping centres. Although relatively expensive, the local cuisine which can be experienced at some of the restaurants in this area is truly delicious.
If you are looking for a fantastic holiday experience on a relatively tight budget then it is worth looking at some of the deals on Santa Domingo flights and accommodation available from lowcostholidays.com.