HISTORY
Cathedral of Santa María la Menor
The oldest cathedral in the Americas, completed in the 16th century facing Columbus Park. A must on any visit to the Colonial Zone.
Santo Domingo is the capital and the first city founded by Europeans in the Americas. Its Colonial Zone, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is home to the continent’s first cathedral, first hospital and first street.
Plazas, museums, restaurants and a lively nightlife round out the visit.
Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
The oldest cathedral in the Americas, completed in the 16th century facing Columbus Park. A must on any visit to the Colonial Zone.