Punta Cana: Santo Domingo Day Trip with Lunch and Cenotes

Colonial Zone Dominican Republic, Dominican Republic



Embark on a day trip to Santo Domingo, the historic capital of the Dominican Republic, with convenient round-trip transportation from Punta Cana.

Highlights

  • Discover the rich history and vibrant culture of Santo Domingo on a day trip
  • Visit the breathtaking Three Eyes Cenotes and marvel at its freshwater lakes
  • Enjoy a panoramic view of the Faro a Colon, said to house Columbus's remains
  • Explore the picturesque Colonial Zone, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Visit the Cathedral of Santa María la Menor, the oldest cathedral in the America

Description

Embark on a day trip to Santo Domingo, the historic capital of the Dominican Republic, with convenient round-trip transportation from Punta Cana. Perfect for families and friends, this guided tour highlights the city's vibrant culture, stunning architecture, and rich history. Your adventure begins with hotel pickup in a minivan, followed by a bus ride to Santo Domingo or vice versa. First, visit the breathtaking Three Eyes Cenotes to marvel at its freshwater lakes and impressive cave formations. Next, enjoy a panoramic view of Faro a Colon, said to house Christopher Columbus's remains, and pass by the impressive neoclassical Presidential Palace. Explore the picturesque Colonial Zone, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and visit the Cathedral of Santa María la Menor, the oldest cathedral in the Americas. Stroll along Calle Las Damas, home to the first stone house built in the New World. Finally, enjoy a tasty buffet lunch before taking a walk along Calle el Conde to board the bus back to your hotel.

Includes

Round-trip transportation from Punta Cana Visit to Three Eyes Cenotes Panoramic view of Faro a Colon Panoramic view of the Presidential Palace Guided tour of the Colonial Zone Visit to the Cathedral of Santa María la Menor (Closed on Sundays) Stroll along Calle Las Damas and Calle el Conde Typical Dominican Buffet lunch

Excludes

Tips Museum tickets not listed here Drinks Hotels located in Uvero Alto and Cap Cana have an additional transport cost of 10 USD per person Souvenirs

Important Information

  • Museusms are closed on Mondays, we will still cover the information but just know. Museums and attractions can close without prior notice to us, we will still conduct the tour but be mindful that such closures are out of our control/ This is a full day tour so be prepared for a long day but it will be worth it We pick you up from your hotel in a minivan and then take you to our operations center to board a bus to Santo Domingo, we follow the same process on the way back.

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