Scherezade has 3 wide and majestic rooms with the capacity of lodging 200 people, which is ideal for all kind of social activities, such as: weddings, birthdays, baptisms, etc.

Here they serve the most exquisite Mediterranean, Dominican and international food.  Besides, they offer delicious and economic executive buffets from Monday to Saturday.  On Sundays they offer buffets gourmets to enjoy as a family.

Scherezade Restaurant has kept its quality and excellent service which has validated its place as one of the preferred Dominican restaurants. When you visit Santo Domingo, do not forget to prove why Scherezade is called the “Mediterranean Food Palace”.

Location:  #226 Roberto Pastoriza St., Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Telephone: +001 809 227 2323

In the heart of the Colonial Zone you will find the most famous and more historical street of Santo Domingo, this street is called El Conde Peatonal, such street is only for pedestrian walk, cars are not allowed to transit here.

El Conde Pedestrian Street had its beginning in the 1st part of XVI Century.  As years passed the street was expanding to the west and ended in the old city gate, which has the same name of this street (Puerta del Conde).

According to the books of Dominican history the street was named after Conde de Peñalba who faced the English invasion in 1655.

Nowadays, El Conde Street has wide range of stores.  It has apartments with stores on the 1st floor and the rest of the floors are houses.  It is one of the few zones in the world in which you can “rent clothes” in order to have access to some historical monuments; this is a requirement to get in.

Stores offer a great variety of items but since it is mainly visited by tourists from other countries, most of the items represent Dominican culture and custom. To get to El Conde Street you have Parque Independencia in Km. 0 of Independencia Avenue as a reference, right in front of Puerta Del Conde at Colonial Zone.

It has 9 rooms prepared for celebrations and conferences with a 1,000 people capacity in total; they’re equipped with all the necessary to make your presentation something especial.

Barceló Gran Hotel Lina Spa & Casino is just 25 minutes from Las Americas Internation Airport. You have quick easy access to Diamond Mall, Multicentro Churchill and other marketplaces from the hotel.  Few minutes from there you have Hollywood Diamond and other movies.  Just few kilometers from there you will find the very visited  Colonial Zone and the well known restaurants and night clubs of the city.

This hotel has 217 luxury rooms, 10 junior suites, 6 senior suites and 1 presidential suite.  The rooms are furnished with a king size bed or two double beds, mini bar, telephone, radio, security box, cable television, iron, air conditioning, hair dryer, bathroom.  Its excellent room service adds even more to all this.

Its restaurant “Lina” is outstanding in its unique gastronomy, considered as one of the best in the country.

Lina has one of the most entertaining and visited casinos in the city, known by its varied entertainment and relaxing offer. Barceló Gran Hotel Lina Spa & Casino has Jacuzzi, sauna, casino, gift shops, swimming pool, gym, restaurant buffet, cafeteria, piano bar, barbershop and spa; all this will make your stay something unforgettable.

Telephone: +001 809 5635000

When it comes to Chinese food, one of the best restaurants franchises you will find in Santo Domingo is Expreso Jade, which opened in 1997.  Expreso Jade food has a good flavor and it’s a place to spend time with family and friends.

The food here is considered original from china since Chefs are native from China and some of them have previously worked in China-Town of New York. The service offered by this restaurant is fast and efficient and it has the best personnel quality. For those who do not like to be out of home, Expreso Jade has delivery service which is taken to right to your door.

Expreso Jade

#1055 Abraham Lincoln Ave. Piantini
Phone: (809) 683-9090

Branches
#237 27 de Febrero Ave, Naco // (809)· 565-5888
Nunez de Caceres, Plaza San Michelle // (809) 540-8181·
Mella Main Road (in front of Megacentro) // (809) 788-9090

The waiters and waitresses of Paté Palo European Brassiere restaurant are dressed like pirates which gives an adventure and happy environment; the restaurant is decorated with antiques, pictures and maps of the colonial times.

Paté Palo European Brassiere has a capacity of 256 people, distributed as follows:

• Open air Terrace
• Bar (specialized in wines)
• Brassiere Center (music alive every week)
• Patio ( semi-private space, lodging 50 people)
• Balcony (limited to 12 people)
• Captain’s Lounge (for especial activities such as weddings, birthdays and other, etc.)

Paté Palo European Brassiere Restaurant menu is one of the most exquisite in the colonial zone.  It is recommended by professionals of the culinary art in Dominican Reepublic like the Chef Daisy Martinez who recommends this place as one of her favorite in Santo Domingo.

Paté Palo European Brassiere Restaurant has more than 30 dishes; some the specialties include meats and seafood at European style; for those who prefer healthy and low calories food Paté Palo also offers a great variety of salads and pastas.

The main Chef of Paté Palo European Brassiere is from a European family with old traditions and excellent taste of gastronomy.  He has more than 18 years of experience cooking taste worthy dishes.

For reservations and information, please call: 809-687-8089.
Its website is http://www.patepalo.com/

The restaurant is on George Washington Avenue (Jetty of Santo Domingo).  It offers an exceptional and personalized service; the waiters and waitresses are dressed with tropical clothes. This place is nest the shores of the Caribbean Sea and it has different dinner areas: within the restaurant with air conditioning or enjoying the beauty and the waves of Caribbean Sea

In Adrain Tropical Restaurant, they offer you a singular salcocho (sancocho as it is locally called) with the typical Dominican flavor.  Its dishes are varied, from pastas to sea food.  Mofongo is the recommended dish in this Dominican Restaurant; it is served in different forms but all of them are delicious.

The price is very affordable; the service offered is first quality.  Below there is a list of the different franchises of this restaurant and its addresses.  I look forward to hear your comments.

Adrian Tropical Food
George Washington Ave, Malecón(Jetty) of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
For more information, call: (809) 221-1764

#429, 27 de Febrero Ave on the corner of Nuñez de Caceres, Quisqueya
For more information, call: (809) 472-1763

Independencia Ave, Plaza Atala II, Atala
For more information, call: (809) 508-0025

George Washington Ave, Ciudad Nueva
For more information, call: (809) 221-1764

Located just 20 KM to the east of the Capital of Dominican Republic you can find the main airport of this beautiful country.  Las Americas International Airport also known as International Airport José Francisco Peña Gómez on behalf of ex political leader of Partido Revolucionario Dominicano (PRD). This airport is number one in passengers flow in Dominican Republic.

Its location facilitates tourists’ arrival within Santo Domingo or in the eastern part of the country where the main tourist and hotels offers are. Dominican warmth is perceived from the moment you leave the plane; in its typical stores and gift-shops tourists can acquire Dominican Culture items for their pleasure and knowledge.

At entering the airport you must pass by the immigration area where you must pay tourist card (which has to be shown at leaving the country); it costs US$10; this card is normally made for a 15 days staying but if you plan to stay longer you have to inform this to Immigration Officer who must, in such case, extend the period to a 90 days staying.  This airport follows the same process accomplished in every airport of Dominican Republic .

Some important services offered by Las Americas International Airport are:

• Banking Services: ATMs
• Wireless Internet Stations (WI-FI)
• VIP Room
• Pay phone Services
• Luggage Protection Services
• Food and drink areas
• Rent-a-car Agencies
• Smokers Areas

The following hotels are close from the Airport:

• D’Cameron Hotel
• Coral Costa Caribe by Hilton
• Hamaca Beach Resort

This airport has international arrivals and departures from almost all countries of the world. The most famous airlines around the world are also found here such as Iberia, American Air-lines and many others.

Concerning transportation, the airport has taxi services and the possibility for you to rent a car. Las Americas International Airport is known as the safest airport in the Caribbean.

For flights information: 809-947-2225 / 809-947-2297
General Info: 809 549 0081

Santo Domingo Zoo Park is a real fauna sanctuary.  It was inaugurated in 1975 and since then it has been visited by thousands of students and people in general.

Santo Domingo Zoo is one of the biggest and the most complete in Latin America, due to its territory and the diversity of species lodges; there are different endemic and foreign species.

The Zoo has a great amount of attractions such as wild animals, lions, tigers, crocodiles, water ponds, turtles, monkeys, etc.  The birds’ area is really beautiful due to the colorful feathers of the elegant birds.

Dominican Zoo territory can be covered through an entertaining walk or taking the Zoo little train which makes a tour through the most important zones and then takes passengers to the green areas where a nice open air moment is spent.

There are veterinarian and scientific experts dedicated to the investigation and preservation of species. In Santo Domingo Zoo it is possible to enjoy a beautiful spot where animals are in recreation places according to their natural environment.

Santo Domingo Zoo is located in Los Arroyos Avenue, Arroyo Hondo, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic . The schedule is Tuesday to Sundays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Megacentro is a commercial marketplace in the oriental zone of Santo Domingo City. It’s a totally avant-garde place with the presence of the best local and international brands. It is the perfect place to stop and shop quality items and it’s a comfortable alternative for those who come to Santo Domingo from the east region.

Megacentro is nowadays the biggest marketplace in Santo Domingo. It provides easy access to it with 2,000 parking lots, more than 150 stores and commercial activity centers such as supermarkets, hardware store, department stores, home decoration, jewelry stores, communication store, travel agencies, airlines, commercial banks, restaurants, movies and game centers.

Megacentro Marketplace is not only limited to commercial activities but it also offers cultural activities such as  dance musical shows and activities for all ages like children and housewife workshops like kitchen and handmade workshops, among others.

During june, Megacentro has a new gastronomic offer with musical activities; this new gastronomic offer includes a variety of dishes such as seafood, Mexican and American food to make their visitors have a nice moment and enjoy delicious and good quality food.

Puerta del Sol is one of the most outstanding entrances of the mall. The marketplace several entrances named Paseo del Atltantico, Paseo del Caribe, Paseo del Botanico, Paseo de la Fauna, Plaza de la Tierra, Plaza del Parque, Plasa del Sol and Plaza de las Estrellas; its decoration honors the elements of nature.

The Marketplace schedule is from Monday to Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Located at: Av. Mella (esq. San Vicente de Paul)

SANTO DOMINGO.- is a humanity cultural heritage and it is rich in natural resources; it is a blue sky and green land city. Botanical Garden of Santo Domingo offers and whole variety of native plants like the lively orange color “Framboyan” as well as plants from other places. It also provides cultural activities and tours with guides who will make their visitors enjoy the place to the maximum.

An outing or picnic in the Botanical Garden of Santo Domingo shall be totally pleasant and the visitors’ eyes shall be filled with the Caribbean lively nature splendor; visiting the Botanical Garden offers a different, alternative in communion with nature.

Botanical Garden is an extensive and protected area that constitutes one of the purest and pollution free places of the city, becoming thus one of the most important lungs of Santo Domingo City.

National Botanical Garden has the important mission of preserving the rich and varied Dominican flora and connecting it with those who prefer to enjoy nature to the maximum in a very pleasant tropical weather.

Visitors have the option of enjoying their time in kiosks, areas and rooms with a paradise view of beautiful flowers, lakes and bridges for social activities such as birthdays, photo sections, weddings, or simply enjoying a romantic walk. National Botanical Garden also offers the option of participating in workshops about plants and flowers cultivation.

National Botanical Garden of Santo Domingo was founded in August 15th 1976 as a recreation and education source; it has received countless visitors who have eye witnessed the magic that Dominican nature provides.

National Botanical Garden is located in Altos de Gala of the northern part of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, right next to Intec University.