eSIM for Santo Domingo

The first European settlement in the New World, a UNESCO World Heritage district in the heart of Santo Domingo with Columbus-era architecture, the Cathedral of Santa María la Menor, and the pedestrianized Calle Las Damas - the oldest paved street in the Americas.

The first cathedral of the Americas, built 1514-1540 in the colonial Gothic style with later Baroque additions and a treasury of religious art. The cathedral sits on the north side of the Plaza de España in the Zona Colonial.

The oldest formal military construction still standing in the Americas, built in the 1480s-1500s on the Ozama river mouth to protect the colonial city. The fortress has ramparts overlooking the river and a small museum on colonial military history.

A villa built around 1510 by Diego Columbus, son of Christopher Columbus, with period furnishings and a museum of the colonial-era family life of the early Americas. The casa is on the river side of the Zona Colonial.

A monumental building and museum inaugurated in 1992 for the 500th anniversary of Columbus's arrival in the Americas. The cross-shaped structure houses the supposed remains of Columbus and a series of exhibits on the age of discovery.

A cultural complex east of the Zona Colonial with the National Theater and five museums including the Museum of Modern Art, the Museum of the Dominican Man, and the Museum of Natural History. The plaza is a frequent venue for outdoor concerts.

An urban eco-tourism park on the south side of the city with walking trails, exercise stations, and panoramic views over the Caribbean coastline. The park is a popular morning walking and jogging route for Santo Domingo residents.

A vast urban botanical garden featuring ecosystems from rainforest to Japanese-style gardens, plus a collection of endemic Caribbean plants. The garden is a frequent weekend family destination in the eastern suburbs.

The oldest paved street in the Americas, a pedestrian-only street on the west side of the Zona Colonial running from the Fortaleza Ozama to the Alcazar de Colon. The street has small restaurants, ice cream shops, and outdoor cafes.

An open cave system with a series of underground lakes east of Santo Domingo, accessible by walkways and small boats. The cenotes and caves have been used in Taíno ceremonies and are a frequent half-day excursion from the city.