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Regions at a Glance
Santo Domingo
Zona Colonial
The heart of the Spanish empire's original seat in the New World is chockablock with mu-
seums, sights and plazas surrounded by exquisitely restored 16th-century buildings.
However, ordinary life continues apace amid a picturesque backdrop.
Nightlife
Whether it's a modest
colmado
(corner store) or posh nightclubs that wouldn't be out of
place in any major world capital, Santo Domingo, the largest city in the Caribbean, is the
place to party. Merengue,
bachata
and salsa reverberate on the streets, gritty and posh
alike.
