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For historical sites, museums and colonial architecture a visit to the capital city of Santa Domingo is a must. See the magnificent Columbus’ Palace, or the Alcazar museum, full of fascinating religious and colonial art objects. Santa Domingo also boasts the Cathedral of Santa Maria, pronounced as the first cathedral in the world by Pope Paul III in 1542. You could also visit some of the 10 museums, displaying everything from semi-precious gemstones, to prehistoric art or antique coins. There are art galleries, numerous craft markets and a national theatre with a spectacular modern sound system to showcasing the best in drama, music and dance.
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If you have any energy left after a visit to Santa Domingo and are keen to explore some wildlife you could visit one of the 16 national parks, or Los Haitises, a coastal region endowed with mangrove, caves and strange rock formations. Alternatively you could just return to that vast expanse of white sand!