the Cathedral Primada de América, a historic building in Santo Domingo’s Zona Colonial. Its stone façade features simple yet elegant Gothic and Renaissance architectural details, with a central arched entrance and a few decorative carvings. The structure’s light-colored stone contrasts gently with the sky above. Cobblestone streets and a small plaza frame the cathedral, giving it a peaceful and timeless appearance.

Catedral Primada de América

Explore the Catedral Primada de América, the first cathedral in the New World. Admire its Gothic architecture, visit the museum, and discover its historical and cultural significance in Santo Domingo’s Zona Colonial.

Visit La Zona Colonial

Things to do in Santo Domingo:

brown and white concrete building under white clouds during daytime

Zona
Colonial

Explore the heart of Santo Domingo’s history with its charming streets, colonial Zone architecture, and the Catedral Primada de América.

a white bicycle parked on the side of a street

Old Town
Bike Rental

Discover a Day in Santo Domingo on two wheels! Rent a bike and enjoy a leisurely ride through the scenic streets of the Old Town.

aerial view of city buildings during daytime

Punta Cana to Santo Domingo Day Trip

Day trip from Punta Cana to Santo Domingo to experience the culture and city life of the Dominican Republic’s capital.

Things to do in Dominican Republic

Puerto Plata
City Tour

Buggy Dune,
Punta Cana

Hoyo Azul,
Punta Cana

Cathedral of Santo Domingo

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Catedral Primada de América

Things to do in Santo Domingo:

Zona Colonial

Old Town Bike Rental