Maria & Gavin
Things To Do
El Mesón de la Cava
As well as being our wedding venue, El Mesón is an excellent place to have a great meal any time of the day. It is built inside a quaint natural cave and is acclaimed by the New York Times as a landmark of the city of Santo Domingo.
Zona Colonial
The historic central neighborhood of Santo Domingo and the oldest continuously inhabited European-established settlement in the Americas. It has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It is also known more colloquially as "La Zona". Full of excellent restaurants, nightlife, and historical landmarks. There are many options for walking tours, bike tours, or even shuttle tours of this area.
Kahkow Experience
Located in the Zona Colonial district of the city, this chocolatier is a fun and yummy way to taste one of Dominican Republic's exports: cacao beans. "At Kahkow Experience we want to immerse visitors in the transformation from simple cacao pods, to fine and exquisite chocolate, in a tour like no other!"
Alcázar de Colón
Built by Christopher Columbus's son between 1510 and 1514, this restored building was one of the first structures built in the oldest remaining European city in the Americas.
Boca Chica
This scenic beach is one of the closest beaches to Santo Domingo.
Macao Surf Camp
Located on Playa Macao, a white-sand beach that offers gorgeous views and gentle waves that surfers of any skill level will be able to ride and enjoy.
Scape Park Beach Club Cap Cana
Natural theme park with a variety of attractions, including zip lining, cave expeditions & a cenote with the clearest blue waters.
Punta Cana Village
The town center of Punta Cana equipped with various restaurants, shops, salons, a pharmacy, and a grocery store for your convenience.
Coco Bongo Punta Cana
Located next to the Downtown Mall Punta Cana, Coco Bongo offers a Las-Vegas-level show and nightclub experience. Feel the high voltage power while you are surprised with acrobats flying across the room and exciting tributes to the great figures of music. A place to dance, be amazed and to be part of the show.
Altos de Chavon of Casa de Campo
Altos de Chavón is an Instagram-worthy re-creation of a Mediterranean style European village located atop the Chavón River in La Romana, Dominican Republic. It is the most popular attraction in the city and hosts a cultural center, an archeological museum, restaurants, and an amphitheater.
Samaná
Some of the most beautiful beaches are in Samaná with a 2.5 hour drive from Santo Domingo. The area’s beachside resort towns — Las Terrenas and Las Galeras — are popular, quieter alternatives to Punta Cana with scenic coves, craggy cliffs, and seemingly endless coconut groves.
Cayo Levantado
Also known as Bacardi Island, Cayo Levantado island is located on the Samaná Peninsula. The beaches are beautiful and the waters are calm. Enjoy snorkeling and sunbathing.
Las Galeras
A small village at the very end of Samaná Peninsula, Las Galeras is popular worldwide for its magnificent beach locations which are as picturesque as they are secluded. With its vibrant fishing culture, Las Galeras is a popular spot for deep sea fishing. Other significant recreational activities offered in the area include scuba-diving, snorkeling, boating, horseback tours, ATV quad tours, hiking and beach explorations.
Las Terrenas
Situated on the Samana Peninsula, on the Dominican Republic’s north coast, the thriving town of Las Terrenas offers a laidback beach lifestyle, a dining scene ranging from casual to upscale, modern services, warm weather year-round, European sophistication, and white and golden-sand beaches.
27 Charcos
Nestled in the rolling hills of the Northern Corridor mountain range and behind the long stalks of sugar cane lays a treasure you won't find anywhere else in the world. Mother Nature has crafted twenty-seven awe-inspiring pools, etched out of limestone. Hike up with a tour guide to the 7th waterfall before returning back down, about 2- 3 hours round trip, by way of waterfall jumping!
Puerto Plata
Located on Dominican Republic’s Atlantic north coast. The city is best known for its beaches. Playa Dorada’s lengthy beachfront is backed by resorts and an 18-hole golf course. The city’s old colonial-era center is dominated by the 16th-century Fortaleza San Felipe, a Spanish fortress that now houses historical and military artifacts.