Head to the lively city of Santo Domingo
Enjoy the area's live music, museums and history and make a vacation rental your home during your stay in Santo Domingo. This relaxing city is known for its cafes, beaches and shopping. If you need more space to accommodate a family vacation or friends trip, rental homes often come with separate dining areas and spacious living rooms.
Activities and attractions in Santo Domingo
Are you searching for things to do while you're in town? Venture out of your cozy vacation rental and experience everything that makes Santo Domingo a fun place to get away. Here are some of the most popular attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Agua Splash Caribe Parque Acuatico (3 mi / 4.8 km)
- Agua Splash Caribe Aquatic Park (3 mi / 4.8 km)
- National Aquarium (3 mi / 4.9 km)
- National Zoological Park (2.9 mi / 4.7 km)
- Santo Domingo Country Club (6.7 mi / 10.9 km)
- Nautical Club of Santo Domingo (17.9 mi / 28.8 km)
Exploring the beaches and other natural features in Santo Domingo
Whether you're looking for fun outdoor activities or just want to take in the scenery, Santo Domingo is a great place to spend some time outside. These are a few of the area's most eye-catching features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Guibia Beach (1.3 mi / 2.2 km)
- Los Tres Ojos (1.8 mi / 2.9 km)
- National Botanical Garden (3.9 mi / 6.2 km)
- La Caleta Park (14.1 mi / 22.8 km)
- Boca Chica Beach (18.7 mi / 30 km)
- Palenque Beach (24.4 mi / 39.3 km)
Seasonal weather averages in Santo Domingo
If you're planning a vacation around warm-weather activities, September, August, July and October are the hottest months to visit, when temperatures average 80°F.
How to get to and around Santo Domingo
The nearest airport is in Santo Domingo (JBQ-La Isabela Intl.), located 8.6 mi (13.9 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you might consider flying into Las Americas Intl. Airport (SDQ), which is 14.9 mi (23.9 km) away.
You can get around Santo Domingo by catching a ride on the metro at Coronel Rafael Tomas Fernandez Station, Mauricio Baez Station or Casandra Damiron Station.