The Colonial Area is located in Santo Domingo, Capital of Dominican Republic, it’s one of the most touristic parts of the country, only a few meters away from Ozama River, its name dates back to 1498, when the Spanish Crown granted the royal letter and recognized it as the first colonial city receiving such an honor.
Having a guided tour around the Colonial Area may not be enough, I actually suggest you visit on your own or with a close friend the most beautiful places surrounding this area, take your time, get a guide and prepare your cameras to take some of the most astonishing pictures ever.
As a starting point the Colon Park is a good place, here you will find the statue of Christopher Columbus (sculpted by the French sculptor Gilbert in XIX century). The Columbus Park has several pleasant terraces, similar to the ones you can find in Spain in the summer time; these terraces offer many types of drinks, but I recommend you try Cerveza Presidente.
A few meters away from Columbus Park you can find Conde Street; this street is unique and is one of the most commercial ones, actually you can find any type of shops, products, restaurants, in short: anything you need to satisfy your taste. Southwards Columbus Park, you’ll find the Cathedral of Santa Maria la Menor (built between 1514 and 1544), to get inside you need to meet some clothing requirements: short pants are not allowed, therefore you can rent some long pants in any nearby stalls (about RD$50).
The Cathedral of Santa Maria la Menor is considered the first Cathedral of America, built as a mixture of baroque and renaissance style that jointly give a gothic and cozy sensation. Its construction was possible thanks to the work of a team of well-known artists, Dominicans as well as foreigners, among them the Dominican Rincon Mora stands out.
In short, the Colonial Area is one of those exceptional places you cannot miss; remember to bring your camera to capture those moments that live eternally.
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