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Malecón, Santo Domingo
Go to the famous Malecón of Santo Domingo and enjoy the different leisure activities and places of the avenue.
Malecón
© Turismo de Republica DominicanaPopularly known as Malecón, this pier is actually the George Washington Avenue, which goes over almost the half of the city and runs in parallel to the coast.
Considered one of the seven cultural treasures by the International Organizer of the American Culture Capital in 2010, this avenue is known not only for being surrounded by relevant luxurious hotels and casinos, but also for its restaurants and party areas. It is also here where every July the Merengue Festival takes place.
As it is a tourist area, there are “calesas” and carriages services in order to enjoy a nice ride around the avenue, feeling the breeze of the Caribbean Sea. If you prefer to take a walk, there is a large number of benches with different designs along the promenade in case you wish to stop.
Enjoy the 14 kilometers boulevard that follows the shore of the wonderful Caribbean Sea, where you’ll find several important historical and touristic monuments. Moreover, you’ll find a large number of painters who practice Haitian naif art and who will be showing their nice paintings or wooden handicrafts in various stands along the Malecón (Pier).
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Location:
George Washington Avenue, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
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Santo Domingo
What to see:
- Essential places to visit in Colonial City:
- Zona Colonial
- Cathedral of Santo Domingo
- Parque Colón
- Palacio Consistorial
- Fortaleza Ozama Fortress
- Plaza España Square
- Alcázar de Colón
- Museum of the Royal Houses
- Dominicos Convent
- Ruins of San Nicolás de Bari Hospital
- ChuChu Colonial
- Colonial Houses
- Sun Clock
- Places to visit in Colonial City (See for superior stays to 3 days):
- National Pantheon
- Casa de Bastidas
- Casa de Hernán Cortés
- Casa de los Dávila
- Borgellá Palace
- Casa del Cordón House
- Casa de la Moneda House
- Church of Santa Clara Convent
- Imperial Convent of Santo Domingo
- Iglesia Las Mercedes Church
- Church of the Regina Angelorum Convent
- Tostado House Museum
- Duarte House Museum,
- Fuerte San José Fortress
- Fuerte San Gil Fortress
- Padre Billini Square
- Puerta San Diego Gate
- Puerta del Conde Gate
- Puerta de la Misericordia Gate
- Other places in Colonial City:
- Iglesia Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia Church
- Ruins of the San Francisco Church and Monastery
- Iglesia de Santa Bárbara Church
- Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Carmen Church
- Los Remedios Chapel
- Casa de Teatro
- Museo Infantil Trampolín Museum
- Amber World Museum
- Fuerte Concepción Fort
- Parque Duarte Park
- Essential places to visit in Santo Domingo:
- Columbus Lighthouse
- Los Tres Ojos
- Parque Mirador Sur
- National Aquarium
- Botanic Garden
- Malecón
- Fray Antonio de Montesinos Monument
- Homeland Altar
- Places to visit in Santo Domingo (See for superior stays to 3 days):
- Palacio de Bellas Artes
- Obelisk
- Obelisco Hembra
- Boca Chica Beach
- Guayacanes Beach
- Museum of the Dominican Man
- Museo de Arte Moderno
- National Zoo Park
- Other places in Santo Domingo:
- Chinatown
- Church and Hospital of San Lázaro
- Museo Nacional de Historia Natural
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