Half Day Excursion Colonial Zone Lighthouse to Colón and Tres Ojos from Santo Domingo

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Duration:4 hours (approx.)
Location: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

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In this experience we will visit each iconic place in the tourist center of Santo Domingo and we will be providing information in great detail and taking the relevant time.

We will also be ready for every luxury of detail and we will guide with the highest standards of professionalism and human quality that characterizes us.

Our goal is to show the world our history, our values and provide an exceptional service, seeking that our clients feel how special they are for all Dominicans and their experience is memorable in each of their excursions, this will not be the exception.

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We start the tour in the Parque Colón, the main place or entertainment square of the Colonial City surrounded by important monuments such as the First Cathedral of America, the first City Hall of Santo Domingo, Calle el Conde, famous restaurants, shops, among others. In the park there is a statue of Christopher Columbus erected by the French sculptor Ernesto Gilbert in 1887.
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It is a cathedral and minor basilica dedicated to Santa María de la Encarnación that is located in the Colonial City of Santo Domingo, in the Dominican Republic. Its official name is Santa Iglesia Catedral Basilica Metropolitana de Nuestra Señora Santa María de la Encarnación or Annunciación. It is located between Arzobispo Meriño and Isabela La Católica streets, next to Parque Colón; leaving its main door to the west, in front of Arzobispo Meriño street, almost at the corner of Arzobispo Nouel. The cathedral of Santo Domingo is the oldest in America, built by order of Pope Julius II in 1504. Headquarters of the Archdiocese of Santo Domingo, its construction began in 1512, under the pastoral government of the first bishop of Santo Domingo,
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It is a mausoleum where the remains of prominent figures in the history of the Dominican Republic are preserved. The National Pantheon has around 36 empty spaces to house future heroes. There is also an empty space without a plaque, dedicated to the unknown soldier. There is a permanent guard of honor, made up of members of the presidential guard, dressed in gala, without moving a single muscle. One of them makes a solemn round walk in the central aisle, which goes from the main entrance to just in front of the main altar. In the pantheon, together with the Dominican flag, the flags of the Air Force, the Navy and the Army of the Dominican Republic are displayed.
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The Museum of the Royal Houses or Royal Palaces, as it was called during the time of the captaincy general and the province, had two palaces as its headquarters, which date back to the 16th century. This royal palace was built by order of the Crown of Castile, in the reign of Fernando II of Aragon, on October 5, 1511, in order to house the main government offices of the time. This was called the Building of the Royal Houses, since the Royal Court was located there, which was the first court in the New World, it was also used as the Residence of the Governors and General Captains of the time, this second was called the Captaincy General. This building served as a home for people such as Bartholomew Columbus, Louis Ferrand, among others. In the halls of the Royal Court, important meetings or parties were held, made up of the main figures of the society of the time, as well as the royal officials and the judges of appeal.
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The Alcázar de Colón was built between 1511 and 1514, following the influences of the existing one in Mancera de Abajo, in Salamanca (Spain), of which ruins are still preserved. The name of the architect who carried out the construction of this fortified palace is unknown. Mostly Gothic-Mudejar in style, the Alcázar also has some Renaissance features, notable in its arcades, as well as Elizabethan style observable in the tassels that adorn it. The building was built using masonry of coral rocks. Originally the residence had 55 rooms, of which only 22 remain.
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It is a cross-shaped monument (remembering the Christianization of the Americas) that measures approximately 800 meters long by 36.5 meters high.1 It is said that the remains of Admiral Christopher Columbus are housed, a fact that It has been proven false due to confirmation by genetic analysis of the aforementioned remains found in the Cathedral of Seville.2 When the headlamp is on, it casts a cross-shaped light into the night sky. This light can be seen from approximately 64 kilometers away, but it causes problems with the electricity supply of the surrounding neighborhoods. It is the reason why it is only turned on on special occasions.
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In this national park we will find one of the best kept natural secrets of the city, its four lakes are: - Sulfur Lake: This is the first lake that we can see since we entered. Its name is due to the fact that at its bottom you can notice a whitish substance and therefore the people who went to this place thought that it was sulfur. - La Nevera: It is the third lake that we can see, its name is due to the low temperatures it reaches and that it never receives sunlight. Its temperature ranges between 15°C and 21°C. - The Lake of the Ladies: It is the second lake that we get to see, its name is due to the fact that it was previously used as a spa and because of its discreet location and because it is shallow, it was reserved for women. It is 2.5 meters deep at its deepest part. Los Zaramagullones: This is the fourth lake, its name is due to a species of amphibious ducks that are native to the area. It has a natural vegetation that surrounds the lake.

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Posted By : Yolanda_P
They were an hr late but the tour guy Francisco was charismatic and knowledgeable . However it felt a bit rushed through the entire experience because we were picked up late also the weather was not the best . They then took us to an amazing gift store that had great service .The tour guy takes great pictures .Over all the tour was very informative but no lunch was included.
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Posted On : 2024-07-04 23:34:32

Posted By : Shaheedy_C
Great Tour guide, speaks good english and very clearly. Took great Pictures of me and my friend. We loved it
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Posted On : 2024-06-25 18:46:31

Posted By : M6104SGsamanthac
The tour was educational. Francisco, our guide was incredibly informative not only about the locations but about navigating the pitfalls of being a tourist in a town that is full of hawkers selling their wares. The Colonial zone is a beautiful place. I would love to take an entire day just to explore. Our driver, Robert, was also helpful and a pleasure to converse with. He had a very nurturing aura. The lunch included was delicious local fare. My extremely picky daughter finished the entire plate of beans and rice! Definitely recommend this tour.
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Posted On : 2024-06-06 09:55:58

Posted By : carocv90
On the day of the excursion I was waiting to be picked up at the El Embajador Hotel and no one came (approximately 20 minutes waiting + 40 minutes trying to solve it by phone). After talking with the people on TripAdvisor, I managed to contact the company and the owner offered to replace it with a private tour, given that the one I had booked had already started at an hour.
I agreed. The guide and the transportation man for the private tour were very kind, respectful and responsible. They explained everything and found me an umbrella, since it started to rain almost at the end of the tour. Despite having gone to all the sites indicated on this page, I had to do it quickly and without using some entries, since it had started late and some sites could be closed to me.
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Posted On : 2024-03-24 23:16:20

Posted By : ShaniqueAva_B
The most memorable part of this trip was the caves (Los Tres Ojos) the lakes were beautiful and the mini ride on the raft to go to the second lake was interesting.
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Posted On : 2024-03-20 20:01:36

Posted By : NOELLE_M
Francisco was a wonderful tour guide. We were fortunate enough to have a small group, only 4 of us. He was very knowledgeable and told us way more fun facts than I can ever remember. We got lots of great pictures. I would highly recommend this tour.
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Posted On : 2024-03-12 21:43:53

Posted By : Regina_R
Victor brought the history and landmarks of Santo Domingo to life for us. He was so knowledgeable and willing to share the rich culture of the area with us. He answered all of our questions and was happy to ensure we saw all of the highlights with us. Highly recommend this tour and Victor as your guide!

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Posted On : 2024-03-07 21:01:59

Posted By : Brett_K
Pretty disorganized. When we finally met our guide he was great though very much on his own schedule not the one we booked.
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Posted On : 2024-02-27 11:31:23

Posted By : Mazen_J
Beautiful city with plenty of stories that makes it even more interesting. Our guide was really knowledgeable and fun, made the tour even more pleasant.
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Posted On : 2024-02-26 11:55:23

Posted By : Steven_G
Our guide Roberto provided us with a lot of facts about the history of Dom Rep. He and the driver were very accommodating as we were with an 84 year old who walked slowly. The tour was a great way to see the city of Santo Domingo.
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Posted On : 2024-02-17 14:20:23