- Need internet marketing services? Look no further. XLS Technologies is here.
- It's carnival time again. Learn about Carnival Dominican style and check out the pictures.
- A new place to dine and party in the Zone. Diam´s Café Lounge
- New slide show of the Iglesia Altagracia / Nicolas de Bari Ruins
- Celebrate Christmas Dominican Style. New Christmas pictures with more to come.
- New picture slide show of the Basilica in Higuey.
- The new calendar has been updated with tons of events.
- Watch a video I took of some typical Dominican music played in the park.
- We are now selling mamajuana. Get yours now.
- Who is Francisco del Rosario Sánchez?
- Harry's Bar and Restaurant. Enjoy food, drink and the view!
- Miss Dominican Republic Universe runner up picture.
- It's hurricane season. Watch the storms in real time. Tracking and Water Vapor maps.
- Hostal Nomadas. A great new place to stay in the Zone!
- The Ministry of Tourism Video Campaigns 2009. Watch the videos and come visit us.
- More pictures added of the sights in Colonial Zone
- Europa Hotel Boutique. An eclectic mix of old and new.
- The Parks and Plazas pages have been updated with more pictures
- What are some of the snack foods you can get in DR?
- Take a ride on the Metro. Routes and picture included.
- New! Old pictures of Dominican Republic slide show and a few new pictures to the Dominican People slide show
- Info about our new port San Souci
- Videos from the Independence Day Military Parade on my blog. Check them out!
- Looking for something to do in DR? Check the pastimes pages.
- Learn about the unique points of the Dominican flag, shield and national symbols.
- Hot Spots! What is hot around the city? Advertising info in English and Spanish.
- Print our map of Colonial Zone to take with you when you.
- You can now text a Codetel/ Claro (used to be Verizon) phone in DR directly from our web site.
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Welcome to The Colonial Zone
We strive to be the complete guide to The Colonial Zone (in Spanish it is called Zona Colonial), the oldest city in "The Americas".
The Colonial Zone is a small town nestled in the capital city, Santo Domingo, on the most beautiful island in the Caribbean, the Dominican Republic. In 1990 UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) placed us on the World Heritage List.
See the "city of firsts." We hold claim to the first cathedral, monastery, university, customs house and hospital in the "New World". Follow the 11 blocks of historical and fun filled streets within this walled city. There are over three hundred pieces if history including the monuments, homes, streets and churches. So, come and visit our museums, forts and historical buildings dating back to the time of Christopher Columbus' arrival in 1492.
The "Zone" successfully blends the old and the new in a way like no other place can. We have a wide variety of restaurants offering many culinary styles that are sure to please your palate. There is a wide variety of nightlife, clubs with many different music styles for young and old alike. If you want to relax, sit in one of our many parks and people watch while enjoying the soft Caribbean breeze.
I hope you enjoy your visit to our site. Learn about the Colonial Zone and the unique culture and customs of the Dominican Republic. Find out more about our island (we also have information about other parts of this diverse country to see and experience). Then join us here on your next vacation and find out why we were chosen as the second happiest country in the world by the Happy Planet Index. Experience all the wonderful things this island, (voted the #1 tourist destination in the Caribbean 2008 by Travel Weekly Magazine readers) nestled in the crystal blue Caribbean Sea, has to offer for yourself.
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To hear the word of the day and to see how it is used see our language page
Take some time to learn something new. We also have a Dominicanismo Dictionary here..
Learn Spanish on-line for free, using interactive audio/ visual lessons. To learn a little more about the course and to read some things people wrote about the course go to our language lesson page.
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Some Picture Albums and Slide Shows
Iglesia Altagracia / Nicolas de Bari Ruins | Basilica de Higuey | Christmas | Old Pictures of DR | Dominican People | Road Trip to Prisa de Higuey | Santo Domingo Carnival 2008 | Road Trip - Jarabacoa - El Rio via route 28 | Salto de Baiguate Waterfalls | Colonial Zone by Night | Birds Eye View | Buddys Collection | The Ruinas del Monasterio de San Francisco |
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The Dominican Gringas Colonial Zone Tours
Learn the culture of Dominican Republic while walking around the oldest city in the Americas. I can take you where the locals hang out and those places where most tourists do not visit. Very informal and personalized for what you want to see and know. call 829-867-5067 or for more information. I always enjoy meeting new people and showing them this country I have come to love.
Would you like to take a Speed Boat ride? White Water Rafting? Diving? Jeep Safari Tour? Swim with a Dolphin?
Check out our Pastimes pages for these excursions and many others.
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