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The best activities to do when you’re on vacation in Santo Domingo


The best activities to do when you’re on vacation in Santo Domingo


Are you ready to start planning your next vacation? The Dominican Republic awaits you! As one of the top destinations in the Dominican Republic, Punta Cana has been the favored paradise of tourists for the past five years and might be the perfect choice for your desired vacations. However, not too far from Punta Cana lies the capital of the island known as Santo Domingo, where you can experience the beach and resorts with a local twist.


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Santo Domingo is one of the most unique destinations in the Dominican Republic. It sits by the ocean, and offers the kind of cultural feeling that seeps into your bones! When it comes to planning your vacation to Santo Domingo, NexusTours has you covered with the best activities to do.

 

What to do in Santo Domingo?


  • 1.- Take a visit to a sugar cane plantation! Here you’ll learn about how the Dominican Rum is produced and how the juice from local fruits is extracted. This tour gives you the up-close local experience as you will stop by local schools and villages where you’ll get to see what day-to-day life is like for the residents. In addition, you will get to sample fresh and organic coffee and observe how cigars are made.

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  • 2.- Ready to head to an island on a boat? On this tour, you’ll get to cruise along the Dominican shore to Saona Island and enjoy unlimited drinks while onboard. When you arrive on the island, you’ll get to visit a refreshing natural pool, have some free time for yourself, and even get a chance to participate in some complimentary outdoor activities while on the island.

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  • 3.- Just like other islands, the Dominican Republic has a hidden countryside and on this tour, you will get to go horseback riding on a ranch and experience the island from atop a horse. On this experience, you will ride through the Dominican vegetation, get to enjoy the views of the river, and listen to the sounds of the birds nearby. Don’t forget your swimsuit because you will also get to take a refreshing dip in the river!

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  • 4.- If you’re vacationing in the Caribbean, you have to go swimming with the dolphins at least once! On theDolphin Explorer tour, you will get to dive into the ocean to swim, dance, and kiss a dolphin. Don’t worry, the professional trainers will instruct you every step of the way, and you can also turn it into a family activity by having them support you while interacting with your new friend.

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Here at NexusTours, our top two priorities are to ensure that our guests are safe and have the best experience possible. With these activities we recommend, we have no doubt that Santo Domingo will be a wonderful destination for your next vacation. Best of all, we have your vacation covered with activities from the day you arrive to the day you leave. Head over to the “things to do” page on our website to begin your search today!