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Zona Colonial
Santo Domingo, Dominican RepublicAbout Zona Colonial
The first permanent European settlement in the Americas and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with the Americas' oldest cathedral, the Alcázar de Colón palace, the Ozama fortress and cobbled streets of colonial houses. Calle El Conde is the pedestrian spine. Walk it in the early morning or evening, when it's cooler and the plazas fill with locals.
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📍Zona Colonial, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Why it works for solo travelers
- ✓ Comfortable to visit on your own.
- ✓ Free to visit.
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