Puistot Santo Domingossa

Parks and Recreation

Santo Domingo’s green spaces range from the sprawling Dr. Rafael Ma. Moscoso National Botanical Garden to the historic Parque Independencia, home to the Altar de la Patria. The city’s recreational landscape includes the limestone ridges and caves of Parque Mirador Sur and the cultural hub of Plaza de la Cultura, which houses several national museums. For wildlife enthusiasts, the National Zoological Park provides naturalistic enclosures, while sports facilities like Polideportivo Calasanz offer dedicated areas for athletic activities and community exercise.

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National Zoological Park

Finally zoo you'll be happy about! Animals live in areas that closely resemble their natural habitats.

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National Botanical Garden

Dr. Rafael Ma. Moscoso National Botanical Garden is a botanical garden in the heart of Santo Domingo.

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Parque Independencia

Historic square containing the Altar de la Patria, a marble mausoleum housing the remains of the founding fathers. It marks the site of the Puerta del Conde.