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Plaza Juan Baron-Santo Domingo | Plaza Güibia-Santo Domingo |

Well, there is good news. The area, measuring 13,479 square meters, was inaugurated by the President on November 20, 2011 as the New Guibia. There are sand volleyball courts, a free gym area, a bike path, kiosks that sell foods and beverages, a kids play area, a Wi-Fi internet connection, and stage for concerts and other activities. There is even a gazebo on the extending out on the Caribbean with a boardwalk leading to it. They have lots of security around to keep it safe for all who visit. They are now working on cleaning up the water so it is safe to swim here again.

Note that on the weekends and holidays the plaza is usually very crowded and the beach area is full to overflowing. Dogs are not permitted.

Location: Avenida George Washington, Santo Domingo, República Dominicana.

This open-air plaza is a fantastic place to hang out and relax with friends, family or by yourself. This plaza, which covers 21,000 square meters, has spaces to sit along the Caribbean Sea, Restaurants where you can dine on all types of foods morning, noon and evening as well as other activities. There is pizza, tacos, fried foods and snacks at a wide variety of prices. You can have some karaoke fun, watch some sports on television, there is a bar and lounge or just sit and take in the beautiful view of the sea.

The weekends you will see families milling around, flying kites, riding bicycles, kids riding around the little pool on peddle boats, food being eaten and people taking pleasure in life. The park is visited both on weekdays and weekends with the larger crowds occurring on the weekends. There are many different activities to watch or participate in. Numerous concerts are held in the also. There is always security around to make in safe at all hours.

Location: Along Avenida George Washington also known as the Malecon, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

There are many great parks and plazas where the Dominican people like to spend their time. Relaxing, enjoying, being with friends and family or just sitting under the sun or a nice shade tree watching the world pass by. Everyone in this Caribbean country likes being outside.The parks throughout the country are the places where people meet and greet. Some of the parks or plazas are small and intimate and others are vast spaces where many of our cultural activities are held. You will always see people sitting in a park. Maybe taking a mid day snooze, having a drink with friends or just enjoying the breeze. Get out and visit our parks and plazas.Some of these parks have many different activities including concerts, art exhibits and other happenings.

 

Guibia is the only beach area in the city of Santo Domingo. Located on the Malecon, the highway that runs along the Caribbean coast, this used to be the place to be before all the big hotels moved in, the city grew and the area became polluted because of the water run-of f. The beach has been a favorite among the local surfers but swimming here has not been recommend.

More Parks and Plaza information coming....