Snapshot
Dominican Republic at a glance
- Capital
- Santo Domingo
- Population
- 11,532,151
- Area
- 48,671 km²
- Calling code
- +1-809, +1-829, +1-849
- Schengen
- Not in Schengen
- Tap water
- Not recommended
- Passport rank
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Explore Santo Domingo, Santiago de los Caballeros and Santo Domingo Oeste. Check local travel essentials, save places and plan journeys between cities.
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Largest settlements in the available GeoNames snapshot (2026-09-06); population dates and city boundaries differ. GeoNames · CC BY 4.0.
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Explore mapped places within 5 km of Santo Domingo. Hours and access are shown only when recorded.
10 places to explore. More places may be available in the city.

Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Temple is one option for your time in Santo Domingo. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Dr. Rafael Ma. Moscoso National Botanical Garden is one option for your time in Santo Domingo. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Flag Square of Santo Domingo is one option for your time in Santo Domingo. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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National Palace (Dominican Republic) is one option for your time in Santo Domingo. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Eduardo Brito National Theater is one option for your time in Santo Domingo. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Ciudad Colonial (Santo Domingo) is one option for your time in Santo Domingo. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Universidad Santo Tomás de Aquino is one option for your time in Santo Domingo. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Museo Bellapart is one option for your time in Santo Domingo. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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Altar de la Patria is one option for your time in Santo Domingo. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Episcopal Diocese of the Dominican Republic is one option for your time in Santo Domingo. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Before you step outside
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Full city weather → · Open-Meteo, Forecast updated when requested.
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Arrive with a little context
24.0 km from the city centre · straight line
Compare scheduled-service airports near Santo Domingo. Distances are measured in a straight line; your journey by road or public transport will be longer.
Live flight times are not available here yet. Check the airport’s official board before travelling.
SDQ airport information ↗| Airport | IATA | Distance to city | Plan the next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Isabela International Airport | JBQ | 14.9 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Las Américas International Airport | SDQ | 24.0 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Samaná El Catey International Airport | AZS | 90.2 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Casa De Campo International Airport | LRM | 103.5 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Cibao International Airport | STI | 127.9 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Maria Montez International Airport | BRX | 131.9 km | Airport website ↗ |
OurAirports · Public Domain. Airport transfer tool →
La Isabela · MDJB
5412 × 100 ft
ASPSanto Domingo · MDSD
11000 × 200 ft
ASP9813 × 148 ft
ASPSamana · MDCY
9843 × 148 ft
asphaltNot recorded
La Romana · MDLR
9678 × 148 ft
CONSantiago · MDST
8595 × 148 ft
ASPBarahona · MDBH
9843 × 148 ft
ASPTravel reference only; not for aviation navigation.
Get around with confidence
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Explore the mapped bus, rail, metro, tram and ferry lines serving Santo Domingo. Available modes depend on the local network. Check today’s departures and tickets with the operator.
Keep exploring
Browse 10 ideas for Santo Domingo — from things to see and do to food and places to stay. Check current details before booking or visiting.

Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Temple is one option for your time in Santo Domingo. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Dr. Rafael Ma. Moscoso National Botanical Garden is one option for your time in Santo Domingo. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Flag Square of Santo Domingo is one option for your time in Santo Domingo. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

National Palace (Dominican Republic) is one option for your time in Santo Domingo. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Eduardo Brito National Theater is one option for your time in Santo Domingo. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Ciudad Colonial (Santo Domingo) is one option for your time in Santo Domingo. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Universidad Santo Tomás de Aquino is one option for your time in Santo Domingo. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Museo Bellapart is one option for your time in Santo Domingo. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.

Altar de la Patria is one option for your time in Santo Domingo. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

Episcopal Diocese of the Dominican Republic is one option for your time in Santo Domingo. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Trip notes are written for MyTripTools from place names, categories and mapped details. Use “Find more” above for nearby food and stays. Maps and supplemental place details: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Check details with the venue.
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