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All You Need To Know When You Are In The Colonial Zone and Dominican Republic

We strive to be the complete guide to The Colonial Zone (in Spanish it is called Zona Colonial or Ciudad Colonial, also known in years past as Nueva Isabella, Ciudad Trujillo and Santo Domingo), the oldest constantly inhabited city in all of "The Americas".

The Colonial Zone is a small town nestled in the capital city, Santo Domingo, on the most beautiful island in the Caribbean, the Dominican Republic. In 1990 UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) placed us on the World Heritage List.

See the "city of firsts."  We hold claim to the first cathedral, monastery, university, customs house and hospital in the "New World".  Follow the 11 blocks of historical and fun filled streets within this walled city holding the oldest permanent settlement in the New World. There are over three hundred pieces if history including the monuments, homes, streets and churches. So, come and visit our museums, forts and historical buildings dating back to the time of Christopher Columbus' arrival in 1492. (More history in a nut shell here).

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¿¿WHATS NEW??    Last Update 7/30/2017
Almost everyday we add something new to the Colonial Zone web site. Take a look at what is new and exciting. Remember to refresh your browser from time to time as we are always adding lots of new information.
*Semana Santa is here. Do you know how Dominicans celebrate the Easter Week Holidays?
*Are you prepared for Hurricane Season? Weather maps, what to do and where to go, preparedness information in English and Spanish and much more to help you be prepared if the big one hits.
* The official holidays of 2017 are posted.
* Looking for a unique gift?  How about some Dominican Republic Mamajuana
* What to do and where to get all the information you need about hurricanes in Dominican Republic.
* Picture collection of the Renovada Ciudad Colonial - Remodeling of the Zona Colonial has been updated showing the progress of the project.
* Do you know how Dominicans celebrate Semana Santa  (Easter)
* Independence Day in Feb. 27. Do you the history of the Dominican Flag?
*JW Marriott Santo Domingo elegant luxury at its finest and Embassy Suites by Hilton. Santo Domingo has it all.
*The new fees if you overstay your tourist visa.
*Do you know the history of the Iglesia Convento de Los Dominicos?
* Then and Now - See what it looked like then as compared to now. Pictures past and present together.
*Lets Ple Bol! - Dominican Republic Baseball.
*The Parque Independencia page has been updated
*A little about Parque Eugenio María de Hostos with some pictures.
*More information has been added to the Creatures of Dominican Republic pages.
*Under the Caribbean Sea with Buddy. Beautiful images of the aquatic life under the waters of Dominican Republic
*Island Life Backpackers' Hostel is a great place to stay in the Zona.
*A picture album of the Santo Domingo visit of the Spanish Ship Juan Sebastian de Elcano.
*Aparthotel Condo Parque and Venus Bar and Cafeteria. A great place to stay in the Colonial Zone.
* Need a hotel in the Colonial City? Check our updated hotels page.
* The Fortaleza Ozama page has been updated. View the picture album of the Fortaleza Ozama.
* The Colonial Zone Nights Picture Album has been updated with new beautiful images.
* Fray Anton de Montesinos fought for the rights of the indigenous peoples.
* Slide show of 140 pictures of Road Trip To Bayahibe, Sugar Fields, Parque del Este and more.
* Important phone numbers to take with you on your travels.
* Check out the Panoramic views of the Zona Colonial collection
* Old Pictures of Dominican Republic slide show has been updated
* The Dominican Food Words pages have been updated with pictures and more..
* Need Dental Implants? Consider dental tourism.
* JC Taxi. Service you expect and deserve. Call them for all your transportation needs.
* The Dominican Dog Blog. The life and times of Teli,The Dominican Dog and Buenagente.
* Know the Provinces in Dominican Republic and take a Road Trip.
* Hot Spots! What is hot around Dominican Republic? Advertising info in English and Spanish.
* Print our map of Colonial Zone to take with you when you.
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Colonial Zone Tours, Relocation and Residency Services and Information
Learn the culture of Dominican Republic while walking around the oldest city in the Americas. I can take you where the locals hang out and those places where most tourists do not visit. Very informal and personalized for what you want to see and know. Call in Dominican Republic 829-867-5067  - in USA 724-320-6177 or email jan@colonialzone-dr.com for more information. I always enjoy meeting new people and showing them this country I have come to love.






Guide to Colonial Zone and Dominican Republic

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The "Zone" successfully blends the old and the new in a way like no other place can. We have a wide variety of restaurants offering many culinary styles that are sure to please your palate. There is a wide variety of nightlife, clubs with many different music styles for young and old alike. If you want to relax, sit in one of our many parks and people watch while enjoying the soft Caribbean breeze.

I hope you enjoy your visit to our site. Learn about the Colonial Zone, the diverse culture heritage and unique customs of the friendly people of  Dominican Republic. Find out more about our island (we also have information about other parts of this diverse country to see and experience). Then join us here on your next vacation and find out why we are one of the happiest countries in the world according to the Happy Planet Index.
Dominican Republic offers all types of travel and vacation options. You can visit a 5 star all-inclusive resort or travel very economically and rest your head in a small Dominican owned hotel. Visit our large, bustling cities to shop or dine in a diverse cultural experience. Make sure to check out our off the beaten trail destinations including our lush valleys, tropical rain forests, sleepy villages, sprawling farm lands and the highest mountain in all the Caribbean, Pico Duarte. Relax on a quiet rocky, white or black sand beach or swim in one of our many sweet, clear and cool water rivers. Experience all the wonderful things this island, nestled in the crystal blue Caribbean Sea, has to offer for yourself. You will take with you so many wonderful and happy memories of your adventures and of the friendly Dominican people to last you a lifetime. Once you visit you most likely will want to return to visit us again.


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