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Santo Domingo / 8 photo spots

8 Instagram spots around Santo Domingo

Santo Domingo offers historic squares, a Caribbean seafront and green spaces. Some streets in the Colonial Zone are being improved, so follow local signs and use only open routes.

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  1. Plaza de España
  2. Parque Colón
  3. Calle Las Damas
  4. Calle El Conde
  5. Puerta del Conde
  6. Plaza Juan Barón
  7. Los Tres Ojos
  8. Japanese Garden

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Destination reference: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Spot coordinates: Wikidata, CC0. Selection, association and some calculations by You, Me, Away.

Plaza de España

The Alcázar de Colón faces Plaza de España. From an open part of the public square, include the palace façade and some paving in a wide frame.

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Parque Colón

Parque Colón sits beside the cathedral in the Colonial Zone. From the square, use a tree to frame part of the cathedral exterior and leave the public path open.

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Calle Las Damas

Historic buildings line Calle Las Damas. From the sidewalk, photograph a section of their façades along the street and watch for traffic and any work barriers.

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Calle El Conde

Calle El Conde is a pedestrian shopping street through the Colonial Zone. Pick a short stretch with colourful storefronts for a street scene, and leave space for people passing.

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Puerta del Conde

The arched Puerta del Conde marks an entrance to Parque Independencia. From the public approach at the end of Calle El Conde, frame the arch straight on without blocking the entrance.

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Plaza Juan Barón

Plaza Juan Barón is a recreational space on the Malecón beside the Caribbean Sea. From the promenade, put the horizon high in the frame and leave room for the water. Stay back from waves.

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Los Tres Ojos

In Santo Domingo Este, Los Tres Ojos has cave paths beside freshwater lagoons. From an open visitor path, frame the water with the surrounding rock. Admission is charged. Ask park staff about photo rules and stay on the marked route.

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Japanese Garden

The Japanese Garden is part of Santo Domingo’s National Botanical Garden. From an open visitor path, frame the planting around a quiet detail. Admission is charged. Ask the garden about casual photos. Organized photo sessions must be reserved and paid for in advance, with separate conditions for advertising shoots. Food is not allowed in the Japanese Garden.

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