Santo Domingo was founded in 1496 by Bartholomew Columbus, brother of Christopher Columbus, as the capital of the first Spanish colony in the New World. The original city site was located on the left (east) bank of the Ozama River and was called Nueva Isabela in honour of Queen Isabella I of Spain. SANTA Domingo is the site of the first university, cathedral, castle, monastery, and fortress in the New World. The city’s colonial zone was declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, and it is known for its history and beauty. Some top locations in the city include; Alcazar de Colon, Faro a Colon, Nuestra Senora de la Encarnacion, The Three Eyes, Fortaleza Ozama, Museum of the Royal Houses, and several others.
Some of the city's amusing views can be sighted en route walking and biking tours using the city's finest pathways, and tourists can visit and explore the city's famous attraction centres on sightseeing tours and cultural and historical tours that allow tourists to discover some of the city's hidden gems and historical facts in the ancient temples and other famous landmarks. Santa Domingo’s local delicacies and traditional wines and other drinks can be explored onfood and wine tasting tours on visits to famous bars, restaurants, and pubs. The best touring experience with a personalised tour of the city's famous buildings can be enjoyed with private custom tours, and visitors can enjoy several other outdoor activities in the city. Visitors can also explore the city's water bodies on boat cruises and sailings and engage in several water sports.
Visitors will also enjoy convenient airport transfers and other city transports in the city, with comfortable logistics suitable for both individual and group, travels and can expand their touring scape with day trips and excursions from Santo Domingo to neighbouring cities and towns. These tour activities can be enjoyed with the tour team, Tripindicator, committed to providing visitors with the best tour experiences, carefully selected from tour packages with great ratings and reviews.
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