Journal
The Penthouse Pallazzo journal: seasons, festivals, the Malecón, night walks, family trips and practical notes for a stay in Santo Domingo.
Journal
The Best Time to Visit Santo Domingo, Month by Month
Temperatures, rain, hurricane season dates, crowds and holidays for each month in Santo Domingo, so you can pick travel dates that suit how you like to travel.
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Carnival and Festivals in Santo Domingo
When Carnaval, Independence Day, Holy Week, merengue festivals and Christmas fall in Santo Domingo, with 2026 dates and what is known for 2027.
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The Zona Colonial at Night
Plaza de España terraces, Calle El Conde, Sunday music at the San Francisco ruins, what to drink and how to get around the old city safely after dark.
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The first city of the Americas history walk
A stop-by-stop walking route through the Zona Colonial, from the Montesinos monument to the river fort and back, with distances and a link to each story.
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The Malecón in Santo Domingo
History, monuments, beaches, walking, cycling, food and safety on the Malecón, the Avenida George Washington seafront on the Caribbean in Santo Domingo.
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What to Pack and What to Know Before Santo Domingo
Plugs, pesos, tap water, church dress, sun, cobblestones and power cuts: the practical list for a trip to the Zona Colonial, built from official sources.
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A Month of Remote Work in the Zona Colonial
Internet speeds, backup plans for power cuts, coworking options, the AST time zone, tourist-stay limits and a daily routine for working remotely from Santo Domingo.
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Santo Domingo or Punta Cana
Compare the old city with the resort coast: beaches, history, travel between them, airports, how each trip is paid for and who each one suits best.
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Santo Domingo with Kids
A family guide to Santo Domingo: Los Tres Ojos, the aquarium, the zoo, Fortaleza Ozama, Boca Chica, strollers on cobblestones, food, health and safety.
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Two days in the Zona Colonial
A two-day plan that never leaves the Zona Colonial and the Malecón, with morning, afternoon and evening blocks and the closing days to plan around.
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Photo credits on this page
- Photo: Santo Domingo - Parque Colón 0641.JPG by Phyrexian, CC BY-SA 4.0