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Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic · SDQ
The Americas' oldest colonial city, still lived in.
About
Santo Domingo, officially known as Santo Domingo de Guzmán, is the capital and largest city of the Dominican Republic and the largest metropolitan area in the Caribbean by population. As of 2022, the city center had a population of 1,029,110 while its metropolitan area, Greater Santo Domingo, had a population of 4,274,651. The city is coterminous with the boundaries of the Distrito Nacional (D.N.), itself bordered on three sides by Santo Domingo Province.
Known for
- historical · world class
- affordability · excellent
- architecture · excellent
- dining · excellent
- live music · excellent
- nightlife · excellent
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan83°F11d wet
- Feb84°F13d wet
- Mar84°F15d wet
- Apr84°F20d wet
- May85°F22d wet
- Jun86°F22d wet
- Jul88°F24d wet
- Aug88°F24d wet
- Sep87°F22d wet
- Oct86°F21d wet
- Nov84°F18d wet
- Dec83°F14d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Private Transfer SDQ Airport → Santo Domingo | Safe & On-TimeFrom $45 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Santo Domingo Unfiltered : Gualey//Colonial Area (PRIVATE TOUR)From $120 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Transfer in Tesla from SDQ Airport to Santo DomingoFrom $61 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Trekking/rappelling waterfalls in Dominican RepublicFrom $180 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Private Transfer from Santo Domingo Airport to BayahibeFrom $105 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Santo Domingo airport to Puerto Plata transferFrom $270 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Las Américas International Airport (SDQ), about 15 mi away.
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