Day Trip to Santo Domingo from Punta Cana Including 3 Eyes National Park, Columbus Lighthouse, Colonial Zone
by Taino Transfer
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This full-day tour starts in Punta Cana with air-conditioned transportation to Santo Domingo. The first stop is Los Tres Ojos National Park, where visitors spend about 45 minutes exploring three Taino caves and a fourth lake. A local guide explains the cultural and religious importance of these caves. Next, the tour visits the Columbus Lighthouse, stopping outside to view and photograph the monument dedicated to Christopher Columbus, whose remains rest there. The group then drives through the newer parts of Santo Domingo, passing main streets, the commercial area, and Chinatown. There is a brief stop outside the National Palace to photograph the presidential residence and guards. Afterward, the tour pauses at a section of the Malecón for about 15 minutes, where guests can relax in hammocks and experience the Caribbean breeze. Lunch is served in the Colonial Zone at Mugado Restaurant, featuring typical local dishes and non-alcoholic beverages. Following lunch, a guided walking tour of the Colonial Zone lasts approximately two hours. This includes visits to Calle Las Damas, the first street in Santo Domingo with colonial architecture and historical buildings; Parque Colón, a central plaza known for cultural activities; the Alcázar de Colón palace, where an audio guide explains its 16th-century history and architecture; Plaza España, featuring statues and a sundial; the first cathedral of America; and the National Pantheon, which houses a permanent Honor Guard. The tour concludes with time to visit a souvenir shop before returning to Punta Cana. The entire tour lasts about ten hours and includes air-conditioned transportation, lunch, and non-alcoholic drinks. Alcoholic beverages are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
The 3 Eyes National Park
At Los Tres Ojos National Park, visitors spend about 45 minutes touring three Taino caves and a fourth lake. A native guide explains the caves’ importance in Taino culture and religion during a detailed guided walk.
45 min
Columbus Lighthouse (Faro A Colon)
The tour stops outside the Columbus Lighthouse monument to observe the building and the countries involved in its creation. Guests take photos at this external viewpoint.
Palacio National
Visitors pause outside the Presidential Palace, a structure modeled after the US Capitol, to photograph the building and the presidential guard on duty.
Malecon
The group visits a small section of the Malecón, a seaside boardwalk, where guests can sit in hammocks and enjoy the Caribbean breeze for about 15 minutes.
15 min
Zona Colonial
In the Colonial Zone, the tour includes lunch at Mugado Restaurant followed by a walking visit to Calle Las Damas, Colon Park, Alcázar de Colón, the First Cathedral of America, Plaza España, the National Pantheon, and a souvenir shop.
120 min
Calle Las Damas
This historic street was the first in Santo Domingo and America. The guided walk highlights colonial houses, Fortaleza Ozama, La Real Audiencia, the Don Rodrigo de Bastidas museum, and ends at Plaza España.
10 min
Parque Colon
Parque Colón is a historic square that served as the main social center during colonial times. The stop includes observing hundreds of pigeons and learning about its role in Santo Domingo’s history.
5 min
Alcazar de Colon
The Alcázar de Colón palace, built between 1511 and 1514 for Diego Colón, features Mudejar Gothic architecture. Visitors tour the museum inside with an audio guide explaining the artifacts and history.
30 min
Plaza España
Located in front of the Alcázar, this square includes the statue of Nicolás de Ovando and a sundial from 1753. Guests walk through the plaza and take photos.
10 min
National Pantheon of the Dominican Republic
This former Jesuit church dates from the early 18th century and serves as a mausoleum for national heroes. Visitors see the permanent Honor Guard, including a soldier who solemnly patrols the central aisle.
10 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Day Trip to Santo Domingo from Punta Cana Including 3 Eyes National Park, Columbus Lighthouse, Colonial Zone
by Taino Transfer
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$110Overview
This full-day tour starts in Punta Cana with air-conditioned transportation to Santo Domingo. The first stop is Los Tres Ojos National Park, where visitors spend about 45 minutes exploring three Taino caves and a fourth lake. A local guide explains the cultural and religious importance of these caves. Next, the tour visits the Columbus Lighthouse, stopping outside to view and photograph the monument dedicated to Christopher Columbus, whose remains rest there. The group then drives through the newer parts of Santo Domingo, passing main streets, the commercial area, and Chinatown. There is a brief stop outside the National Palace to photograph the presidential residence and guards. Afterward, the tour pauses at a section of the Malecón for about 15 minutes, where guests can relax in hammocks and experience the Caribbean breeze. Lunch is served in the Colonial Zone at Mugado Restaurant, featuring typical local dishes and non-alcoholic beverages. Following lunch, a guided walking tour of the Colonial Zone lasts approximately two hours. This includes visits to Calle Las Damas, the first street in Santo Domingo with colonial architecture and historical buildings; Parque Colón, a central plaza known for cultural activities; the Alcázar de Colón palace, where an audio guide explains its 16th-century history and architecture; Plaza España, featuring statues and a sundial; the first cathedral of America; and the National Pantheon, which houses a permanent Honor Guard. The tour concludes with time to visit a souvenir shop before returning to Punta Cana. The entire tour lasts about ten hours and includes air-conditioned transportation, lunch, and non-alcoholic drinks. Alcoholic beverages are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
The 3 Eyes National Park
At Los Tres Ojos National Park, visitors spend about 45 minutes touring three Taino caves and a fourth lake. A native guide explains the caves’ importance in Taino culture and religion during a detailed guided walk.
45 min
Columbus Lighthouse (Faro A Colon)
The tour stops outside the Columbus Lighthouse monument to observe the building and the countries involved in its creation. Guests take photos at this external viewpoint.
Palacio National
Visitors pause outside the Presidential Palace, a structure modeled after the US Capitol, to photograph the building and the presidential guard on duty.
Malecon
The group visits a small section of the Malecón, a seaside boardwalk, where guests can sit in hammocks and enjoy the Caribbean breeze for about 15 minutes.
15 min
Zona Colonial
In the Colonial Zone, the tour includes lunch at Mugado Restaurant followed by a walking visit to Calle Las Damas, Colon Park, Alcázar de Colón, the First Cathedral of America, Plaza España, the National Pantheon, and a souvenir shop.
120 min
Calle Las Damas
This historic street was the first in Santo Domingo and America. The guided walk highlights colonial houses, Fortaleza Ozama, La Real Audiencia, the Don Rodrigo de Bastidas museum, and ends at Plaza España.
10 min
Parque Colon
Parque Colón is a historic square that served as the main social center during colonial times. The stop includes observing hundreds of pigeons and learning about its role in Santo Domingo’s history.
5 min
Alcazar de Colon
The Alcázar de Colón palace, built between 1511 and 1514 for Diego Colón, features Mudejar Gothic architecture. Visitors tour the museum inside with an audio guide explaining the artifacts and history.
30 min
Plaza España
Located in front of the Alcázar, this square includes the statue of Nicolás de Ovando and a sundial from 1753. Guests walk through the plaza and take photos.
10 min
National Pantheon of the Dominican Republic
This former Jesuit church dates from the early 18th century and serves as a mausoleum for national heroes. Visitors see the permanent Honor Guard, including a soldier who solemnly patrols the central aisle.
10 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.