Plaza España, Zona Colonial, with a very nice amiga from San Cristóbal.
Plaza España, Zona Colonial, with a very nice amiga from San Cristóbal.
Photos from the Silver Sun Gallery parking. Sensors, trigger when a car parks in a space and the digital readout changes, http://www.parking-net.com/parking-n...er-sun-gallery and http://www.tcsintl.com/ . Saw a similar system at the Agora Mall.
Parking in zona colonial at the garage at El Conde and Calle Jose Reyes, was easy, 15 pesos per hour.
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Zona Colonial, one building over from Bolos is the Hotel Naemie (nice), http://casanaemie.com/ at the corner is the Hotel Casa del Sol, owned by a nice Frenchman, chica friendly, some rooms with balconies, has a building across the street for secure parking, diagonally across the street a colmado, http://hotel-casadelsol.com/hotel-eng.html Around the corner from Casa de Sol is Hotel Portes 9, facing the park, nice video on their facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/portes9 photos, http://www.hotels.com/ho451238/hotel...ican-republic/ and also on airbnb.
On the corner of Calle Isabel la Católica and Calle Padre Bellini is a money exchange office with friendly workers.
$15US per day or $25US if you want food included. Attractive University students work at out at the gym. Met two 30 year old Dominicanas in the pool, the last trip. Beverages and/or food can be ordered at the pool bar. Cigar lounge in the lobby, between the lobby bar and Asian restaurant. Cigar shop in the lobby run by friendly Haitian guys (Havana Club rum for sale in that cigar shop). Rhumba deluxe bar about a 1/4 of a block east of Ave. Maximo Gomez on the north side of Ave. 27 de Febrero.
Banco Popular ATM across from the coffee and cake place in the lobby (past the elevators). Nice bathrooms in the lobby. Casino entrance from the lobby (large denomination money can be broken into 100 pesos notes in the casino). Gift shop sells phone recharge (minutes) for Claro, Orange (probably other cell phone companies as well), also sells cigars. Probably free wifi in the lobby.
Flew out of HPN (Westchester, N.Y.) airport (first time), with a connecting flight at MCO (Orlando, Florida). Parking at the State University of New York, Purchase campus (proceeds benefit students), open 24/7 with a shuttle bus, http://www.pp2f.org/ .
JetBlue Embraer 190 airplane for all legs of the trip to Santo Domingo. Watched Gravity and the latest Hobbit movie for free.
BanReservas money exchange booth on the second floor of the SDQ airport near the escalators (42.90 pesos to $1US Dollar, March 17, 2014). Also on the second floor near the escalators is a pharmacy and next to the pharmacy, Cabinet Cigar Shop and Lounge.
Recently remodeled, between the Malecon and Avenida Independencia. Calle Vicini Burgos runs along one side of the park (very well lit at night). Plaza Juan Barón is close. Hotel El Señorial, Papos and a colmado on Calle Vicini Burgos. Hotel Alcaldeza 1/2 a block away, Hotel Maison Gautreaux a block away, Crowne Plaza Hotel a block away, Clinica Abreu within a few blocks.
Nissan Versa from Alamo had about 16,000 kilometers (about 10,000 miles) on the odometer.
Not to be confused with another place called Paseo Colonial (which is further north in Zona Colonial). Residencial Paseo is about a block up from the Malecon and about two blocks south of El Conde. Nice street with another residential building across the street, Narai is also on the same street. Further up the same street part of the La Castilla buildings, http://lacastillacolonial.com/ . Parking garage at Calle Reyes and El Conde a few blocks away.
There is also a $500US per night, private home (with swimming pool) for rent in Zona Colonial on airbnb.
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I have stayed in three apartment buildings in Santo Domingo and no problem with friends visiting (torre=tower). Individual owners of apartments may have their own rules regarding their apartments. The apartments I stayed at, guests were permitted, as well as cigar smoking.
Across the street from the La Castilla Residences is the Porcelain Museum, (Calle Reyes). Residencial Paseo has a gate that faces Calle Reyes as well. http://www.elcaribe.com.do/2013/10/19/museo-porcelana
On Calle Isabel la Católica is the home where Juan Pablo Duarte (Father of the Dominican Republic) was born, http://www.guidegecko.com/santo-domi...te/p,608189545
Also the Telecommunications Museum on Calle Isabel la Católica, http://www.mydestination.com/dominic...communications
Museo Bellapart (not in Zona Colonial) has some nice works;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsHpw5wC5Go
Visited the first night with two amigas. Beautiful furniture inside. Video screen appears when the band takes a break. Glass of wine was about 225 pesos. Might be closed Sunday night. It is located about half a block east of Tiradentes on the north side of 27 de Febrero.
Taberna Vasca, https://foursquare.com/v/la-taberna-...07726e3/photos about three blocks up from the Mercure Hotel, on Calle Hostos at Calle Mercedes (diagonally across the street is a cigar shop, owned by the same guy who owns the shop at Hostos and El Conde, Hotel Nomadas above the cigar shop, to the left on Calle Mercedes is Mojiganga Bar). Chatted with the French owner of La Taberna Vasca, very nice guy, a Dominican guy in his 20's played guitar, tranquil music. Had a glass of Barcelo Rum with lime, ravioli appetizer and then seafood soup. Desert was something like Italian ice shaped into balls with what seemed like a cognac sauce, service was excellent. The waiter then brought over two long bottles and poured equal amounts from each into a shot glass (sweet drink, digestive, it was good).
D´ Luis Parrillada on the Malecon about 4-5 blocks south of El Conde, Zona Colonial, open 24/7, open air, casual. Go just for drinks or a juice or an appetizer or a meal, good service. Across the street is Cameroon Cigar Lounge and Shop, also Foxys and about 200 feet from Foxys is Bady Dolls. https://foursquare.com/v/cameroon-ci...af5e40e/photos
Pacos (Grandes) at the beginning of El Conde probably open 24/7. Adrian Tropical on the Malecon just past the Sheraton and Renaissance Jaragua Hotel, probably open 24 hours. Manolos behind the Renaissance Jaragua Hotel, open 24 hours. Barra Payan on Ave. 30 de Marzo near Ave. 27 de Febrero open 24 hours. https://foursquare.com/v/barra-payan...88626e3/photos
Food at Lulús was good, Zona Colonial http://www.lulu.do/
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Photo of the entrance on Calle 19 de Marzo. When coming from the pontoon bridge (puente flotante), Calle 19 de Marzo is the first street where you can make a right from the Malecon to enter Zona Colonial. Narai is on the same block as the Residencial Paseo. Narai is a nice building with a rooftop pool and underground parking. I have seen one apartment at Narai, http://www.narairesidence.com/#/nara...ctures/image_2 listed on homeaway.com for a short term rental.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sandcobra
Residencial Paseo also has a gate that faces Reyes Street and a Church.
Lulu and La Enoteca Wine and Spirits Shop is about a block south of the Conde de Peñalba Hotel and Cafe (Parque Colón - Columbus Park). Lulu and Enoteca are just about behind the Cathedral. I believe you can buy a bottle at La Enoteca and drink it at Lulu. Across the Street from Lulu (Calle Merino) is La Briciola Italian Restaurant and Doubles Bar.
http://bocaord.wordpress.com/2013/07...da-la-enoteca/
If you need another phone number for Residencial Paseo, let me know.
Next door to La Leyenda del Cigarro, near Hotel Mercure, ( http://www.fodors.com/world/caribbea...ew-586207.html ) buy a coffee and drink it while smoking a cigar at the cigar shop (cigar shop has cigars from Dominican Republic, Cuba, Honduras/Nicaragua), friendly workers.
Metal tube sold with some cigars, can help protect the cigar during transit.
http://www.blog.loventine.com/10-lug...santo-domingo/
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10 Places to Meet Singles in Santo Domingo
According to projections made by the census of 2010 in the capital of Dominican Republic currently living over 1,100,000 inhabitants. Can you imagine then how many singles can find? But to link you with any of them, you should know where to look. So on this note we tell about the ten best places to meet singles in Santo Domingo.
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Top 10 places to meet singles in Santo Domingo
1. Coyote Club
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Located on la Calle Paseo de los Locutores, is a fun place to go to at night weekend place. It has great discounts and covering different drinks as well as live shows of dancers and DJs battles. Always crowded, giving you more chances to link you with someone.
2. Guácara Taína
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Besides organizing amazing parties is one of the most beautiful clubs in the world because it is located inside a cave. Everything comes together to make this a special place: delicious drinks, good music, a unique atmosphere and people with lots of fun. Ideal for dancing all night and sit at any table to chat with members of the opposite sex.
3. Praia
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Incredibly modern, this club is one that is fashionable among goers Santo Domingo. It is notable for organizing different events and shows that involve known musical artists of the environment. If you want to meet friendly people have really wanted to spend time entertaining, this is the best option.
4. Euphoria
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It is usually frequented by university students and foreigners, so if you are interested in flirting with someone in these groups please visit Euphoria. Opened in 2011 and since then has never stopped being a favorite clubs in town. It features live shows and a giant screen in 3D.
5. Café de Toi
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Ideal to go when everything else is closed. Remains open until the wee hours of the morning and family atmosphere makes you feel like you're following the party at home. We recommend you bring here to the person with whom you're bound to continue having fun together. And if you have not been lucky at night you will have a second chance. It is located in the Colonial Zone of the city.
6. Makumba
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Is open every night until four in the morning, so you can go to try their hand at anytime. It is a very popular among young club and it is said that the girls who frequent are the friendliest in town. The entrance to the place is awesome because it simulates the famous Egyptian sphinx.
7. Wao
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Lots of live music and singles and sexiest girl from Santo Domingo . The atmosphere is very modern and often organize dance shows, parades and concerts. The most hots and fun festivals in this club. Everything comes together to make easy conquest.
8. Afrika Club
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Also located in la Calle Paseo de los Locutores. It is characterized by its modern and sober atmosphere that invites conversation with a drink in between while enjoying good music or a live show. It has differentiated furniture environments, so you can choose where you feel more comfortable to implement your strategies of conquest.
9. Platinum
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An ideal choice if you are interested to meet with people over 30 years. This does not mean that young people do not go, but you can find many single soleros and higher ages. The atmosphere is nothing remarkable in this club, but if the warmth of the people who frequent this club. Surely it will be easy to start conversation with someone and have a good night.
10. Hard Rock Café
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The Hard Rock Cafe Santo Domingo is located in the heart of the colonial area just in front of the statue of Columbus, located in the square that bears his name. "Temple of Music" as is usually called by the Dominicans, is one of the best options to enjoy concerts, shows, good drinks and meet other lovers of good music. Besides serving as a platform for Dominican concerts can also be enjoyed here shows by international artists.
Finally, it is noteworthy that the most frequented by singles in the city and for those who want to have fun is the Avenida Venezuela. It is located in the eastern part of Santo Domingo and is often the scene of opening a new nightclub, bar, club or restaurant. Music sounds until four o'clock in this area and an environment is created to meet new people and why not also for dating..
Now that you know where to go to find single and having fun, you will meet hundreds of new men and women in Santo Domingo. You'll probably have contributions to make to the list of places for singles because the party of the Dominican capital never sleeps. But first test with us because you are presented options that never fail. We guarantee that there will be a lot of fun and very sociable people.
In Zona Colonial, about 4 blocks south of El Conde. Café de Toi is up the block and around the corner from the Baby Dolls (El Malecon). Owner of Café de Toi is very nice. No sign outside, opens after 8PM and stays open till whenever. First time I visited years ago, exited there after 6AM. Casual, relaxed atmosphere. Also known as La Resistencia. In March 2014, a small bottle of Presidente beer cost 200 pesos. http://www.touringdominicanrepublic....l-cafe-de-toi/
In a plaza on the second floor, about four blocks west of the rear entrance of the Hilton Hotel, on Avenida Independencia. https://es-es.facebook.com/platinumdiscoclub
Close is Plaza Capri, http://www.plazacapri.com/ which has short term apartment rentals.
In this area also Doll House Gentleman's Club, Five Star International (sports betting place), San Geronimo Casino, the former Isla Gas Station has a new name (with a logo of a sea turtle), Vesuvio Restaurant, Cinemas at the Malecon Center and Casa de Modelos.
DBon Bingo " Fiesta " Night in Santo Domingo - Haitianbeatz.com:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oubQgURibMo
Fuente Cigar Lounge entrance (other areas available), also numerous other locations on the site for the DR with 360 view
https://www.360tourist.net/everythin...t=t-d-l&page=1
5 minute drive from Barcelo Santo Domingo Hotel. Subway station there as well.
Aquamundo (aquarium exhibits) at Sambil, http://www.aquamundosambil.com/
Fitness (yoga, zumba, etc.) at Sambil, http://www.tusambil.com/Noticia/434/...-Santo-Domingo
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