Beach near Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo Travel Guide

Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo is the capital of the Dominican Republic and its largest city, with a population of 3,523,890. It sits on the country’s Caribbean coast and serves as a main base for exploring the south of the island.

Most international travellers arrive through Las Americas International Airport (SDQ), which serves the city. There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of Santo Domingo, so beach trips generally require travelling farther along the coast.

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Local time

3,523,890

Population

4,362 miles away

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Weather in Santo Domingo

Wed

31°

Thu

30°

Fri

32°

Know before you go

Pays in DOP

Plug type Type A & Type B (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 911

Dial code +180918291849

Tipping: Tipping is customary in the Dominican Republic for good service. While not legally required, it is a significant part of service industry workers' income. A 'propina' (service charge) of 10% is often included in restaurant bills, but an additional tip is appreciated for exceptional service.

Best time to visit Santo Domingo

Jan

28°10

Feb

29°8

Mar

29°13

Apr

29°20

May

30°20

Jun

30°24

Jul

31°24

Aug

31°24

Sep

31°22

Oct

31°20

Nov

29°17

Dec

29°15

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Beaches near Santo Domingo

  • Playa Najayo

    27.7 km away

  • Playa Boca Chica

    34.3 km away

  • Playa Palenque

    38 km away

Things to do in Santo Domingo

  1. Zona Colonial

    museum

    4.9 km

  2. Altar de la Patria

    monument

    4.4 km

  3. Estadio Quisqueya Juan Marichal

    stadium arena

    0.5 km

  4. Museo Memorial de la Resistencia Dominicana

    history museum

    4.8 km

  5. Archivo General de la Nacion

    museum

    3.2 km

  6. Teatro Nacional Eduardo Brito

    theatre venue

    2.7 km

  7. Museo Bellapart

    art museum

    0.8 km

  8. Museo Nacional de Historia Natural

    museum

    2.9 km

Getting there

Las Americas International Airport · 27.6 km

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