Santo Domingo

WHY SANTO DOMINGO?

Santo Domingo national capital, Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo was founded in 1496 by Bartholomew Columbus, brother of Christopher Columbus, as the capital of the first Spanish colony in the New World. The original city site was located on the left (east) bank of the Ozama River and was called Nueva Isabela in honour of Queen Isabella I of Spain.

It was destroyed by a hurricane, however, and was rebuilt in 1502 at its present location on the right bank of the river. It became the starting point of most of the Spanish expeditions of exploration and conquest of the other islands of the West Indies and the adjacent mainland. The colony prospered as the seat of government of the Spanish possessions in the Americas until the conquest of Mexico and Peru, after which its importance declined.

CAFÉS

My favorite cafés in Santo Domingo

Flor de Café

A lively all-day café with an outdoor terrace that serves everything you could want from breakfast and brunch to evening cocktails.

Address

Rafael Sancio 5, Santo Domingo, Dominicaanse Republiek

What i like

This is one of the best brunch spots in Lisbon but if you go at any time of day there will be something delicious on the menu!

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Nocciola (Naco)

Everyone's favorite neighborhood cafe with a variety of breakfast and brunch options.

Address

C. Dr. Gilberto Gomez 32, Santo Domingo, Dominicaanse Republiek

What i like

It's tiny! Not always easy to get a seat but it's such a cozy little place, the food is always tasty and the staff are so friendly.

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Affogato Café - Zona Colonial

The sister cafe of Seagull Method, this warm cozy cafe will take you from breakfast through to dinner with excellent coffee and locally-sourced wines.