Eat, Drink & Explore
SEE
PLAZA COLÓN – Liveliest square in the area, surrounded by restaurants, cafés, music & dancing. CATEDRAL PRIMADA DE AMÉRICA – The oldest & most historic cathedral in the Americas. PLAZA ESPAÑA – A beautiful historic plaza perfect for sunset drinks or dinner. ALCÁZAR DE COLÓN – Former palace of Christopher Columbus’s son overlooking the plaza. FORTALEZA OZAMA – The oldest military fortress in the Americas, dating back to the early 1500s.
EAT
JALAO – Traditional Dominican cuisine with live music and dancing, fun ambiance. BUCÉ PERICO – Modern Dominican cuisine and a local favorite - gorgeous atmosphere. ZOLA – Stylish rooftop dining with cocktails and views. MARACA – Trendy dinner spot that becomes lively later in the evening.
DRINK
BAR & MUSEO DEL RON DOMINICANO – Rum tastings, music, and dancing. ONNO'S – A lively bar perfect for drinks and people-watching near Plaza Colón. PARADA 77 – A fun local bar known for great cocktails and music.
DO
JUAN DOLIO BEACH – A beautiful Caribbean beach about 45 minutes from the Zona Colonial. Guests can get a day pass at Emotions by Hodelpa Juan Dolio and enjoy the beach, pools, lunch, and drinks for a relaxing day by the sea. CIGAR & RUM TASTINGS – The Dominican Republic is famous for its cigars. Visit local lounges like "La Leyenda Del Cigarro" to sample premium cigars paired with Dominican rum. KAHKOW EXPERIENCE (Chocolate Tasting) – Learn about Dominican cacao and sample local chocolate and coffee. LARIMAR MUSEUM AND SHOP – Discover the Dominican Republic’s rare blue gemstone and browse beautiful jewelry. WALKING TOURS – Explore historic streets, architecture, rum tastings, and hidden courtyards with a guide.