Crowne Plaza Santo Domingo Local area

If you are a nature lover, you'll love the Botanical Garden, filled with extraordinary exotic flowers and plants. Approximately 40 minutes from the hotel, a taxi driver will take you there for a cost of $20. They offer rooms and areas for exhibitions, conferences, meetings, wedding receptions, birthdays, workshops, seminars, retreats, meditation, family meetings, and others. The business hours of offices and departments are from Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Parque Nacional Los Tres Ojos is a natural wonder featuring a series of three limestone caves, each with a crystal-clear freshwater lagoon, known as "eyes." Located just outside Santo Domingo, this open-air cave system offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore subterranean lakes surrounded by lush vegetation and ancient rock formations, providing a serene escape into nature.

Spend a wonderful half a day at the beach just 30 minutes from the hotel. Enjoy a delightful lunch and have some drinks at the insistent rhythm of the Caribbean waves. A taxi from the hotel can take you there, wait for you and bring you back to the hotel for $100.00 (round trip).

You should visit the America's 1st Cathedral, located in the Old City, where you can appreciate great architecture as well as learn about our colonial history. Just five minutes away in a cab from our hotel. Very impressive. No cover.

You should visit the San Francisco Ruins; the only Christian Monastery built in America with specifically Spanish architecture in the heart of Colonial City.

Visit our public market, where you can find local souvenirs, drinks, different types of instruments, drums and guira (one of the basic instruments used to play merengue music).

Run or walk around the Faro a Colon, a pastime of locals and tourists alike. The 800-foot-high stone and marble monument to Christopher Columbus in the shape of a crucifix and a system of powerful light beams project the image of a cross onto the darkened skies. RD $100.00 per pax (general admission)

The Malecón de Santo Domingo is a scenic oceanfront boulevard stretching along the Caribbean Sea. Lined with hotels, restaurants, and cultural landmarks, it offers a vibrant atmosphere for leisurely strolls, live music, and festivals. Enjoy panoramic sea views, explore historical monuments, and experience the lively local culture that defines Santo Domingo's coastal charm.

The Zona Colonial is the historic heart of Santo Domingo and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. As the oldest European settlement in the Americas, it boasts cobblestone streets, colonial-era architecture, and landmarks such as the first cathedral and fortress of the New World. Visitors can explore museums, plazas, and vibrant cafes, immersing themselves in the rich history and culture of the Dominican Republic.

If you like action and speed, you will love a visit to our racing and go-kart track. The city's Las Americas International Speed Racing Course where competitions are held several times a year, attracting regional racers. In 2005, the Miller Grand-AM Cup circuit race was held there. This city is home to the V Centenario Horse Race Track, with capacity for up to 15,000 race enthusiasts. A perfect view of the Caribbean can be seen while watching the thoroughbreds speed around the one-mile course.

Enjoy concerts, ballet, opera and theatrical performances in this grand building. This pair of auditoriums, built in 1973, features the Sala Principal, the larger of the two, which has a capacity of 1,600 persons, and the smaller auditorium, Sala Ravelo, which holds up to 175 persons. Sala Ravelo is mainly used for conferences and small speeches, but the larger auditorium features Santo Domingo's top dance, music, and dramatic performers.

Tip: Many international and national singers join this important event, such as Jennifer Lopez, Shakira, Ricky Martin and Juan Luis Guerra, among others. The last concert was in July 2010. The idea of the festival came about in 1995, when Dominican National Brewery chose to make an event to reward the loyalty of the Dominican people toward Cerveza Presidente beer. The festival is celebrated every two years for three days in the month of October.

If you love baseball, you will enjoy our baseball stadium. This place is a lot of fun, especially for Dominicans and those who love baseball. This is an unforgettable experience and a chance to enjoy our music, our food and our baseball. Tourists in Santo Domingo in December and January are in for a treat as many Dominican MLB greats join their local teams in the closing of the regular season in December and the finals in January. Action in Santo Domingo is at the Quisqueya Ball Park.

From the old to the new, Santo Domingo takes visitors on a trip through time with its dozens of national museums celebrating all aspects of Dominican life, past and present. Many of these museums are located in the Plaza de la Cultura, a large park area where visitors can stroll easily from one museum to another. They include The Museum of Dominican Man, the Museum of Modern Art, the National Museum of History and Geography, and the National Museum of Natural History.

Most tour groups will be transported into the city in large chartered buses. If you are traveling individually, you will need to take a taxi from the airport to the city. The hotel can arrange a pickup service at the airport for $45.00; you can also grab a cab which will cost about RD$1,400.00. Prices are posted at the airport. Fix the price prior to leaving for your destination. Just ask the concierge for more information.

The Dominican's National Aquarium is a scientific and educational facility exhibiting marine life in one of the best aquariums in the Caribbean. Its star attractions are a clear plexiglass sea tunnel and the orphaned manatee Tamaury. The National Aquarium is a monument to life underwater. Opened in 1990 by President Joaquin Balaguer. The National Aquarium is located at Spain Avenue, east of Santo Domingo.

An entire field designed with the rigor of the specifications required by a golf course, the taste of the most demanding and also enjoyable, relaxing and fresh. info@laslagunas.com.do

Located in the southeast of the Dominican Republic, the Metro Country Club Los Marlins Golf Course is 25 km from Las Americas Airport, 18 km from Boca Chica and 55 km from Santo Domingo.

The Saona is a tropical island located a short distance from the mainland on the southeast tip of the Dominican Republic, near La Romana Province. It is a government-protected nature reserve and a popular destination for tourists from all over the Dominican Republic, thousands of people arrive in fleets of catamarans and small motorboats every day. Just talk to the concierge for booking.

The Cave of Wonders is open every Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. This attraction is most certainly a highlight of the South-Central. The government took a great deal of care to make the cave accessible to visitors, and in 2003, the cave’s team of architects won the Gold Prize in the International Landscape Architecture Biennal Award. It has a 240-meter footpath and is equipped with museum-quality lighting. Just talk to the concierge for booking.

First, you will move to the new section of the capital, "La Avenida del Puerto" and the "Malecon" or oceanfront boulevard, where locals come out onto the street to dance, listen to their sweet Caribbean music, and enjoy a drink. The next stop is dinner at an excellent local restaurant in Santo Domingo. But the highlight of the night is yet to come, the journey ends at one of the most popular discos in the city! Just talk to the concierge for booking.

Samaná is a picturesque province on the northeastern coast of the Dominican Republic, renowned for its pristine beaches, lush mountains, and vibrant culture. Explore the El Limón Waterfall, relax on Playa Rincón, or embark on whale-watching tours during the humpback migration season. Samaná offers a tranquil escape into nature, rich in biodiversity and local charm.

You will no longer ask yourself "where to go?". Feel the city vibe and visit the best places in VIP style. Just ask the Concierge for booking!

Embark on a journey through a treasure trove of cultural heritage and architectural marvels. Explore cobblestone streets, well-preserved colonial buildings, charming plazas, and centuries-old landmarks. From the iconic Cathedral of Santa Maria la Menor to the majestic Fortaleza Ozama, Zona Colonial offers a glimpse into the city's rich history and vibrant culture.

The Museo de Arte Moderno, located in Santo Domingo's Plaza de la Cultura, is the premier institution for contemporary art in the Dominican Republic. It showcases a diverse collection of works by Dominican and international artists, including paintings, sculptures, and multimedia installations. The museum serves as a cultural hub, hosting exhibitions, workshops, and events that celebrate modern artistic expression.