Cathedral of Santa María la Menor – Parque Colón (Columbus Park) loop from Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo

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Cathedral of Santa María la Menor – Parque Colón (Columbus Park) loop from Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo

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Cathedral of Santa María la Menor – Parque Colón (Columbus Park) loop from Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo

02:22

9.23km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

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4.25 km

Duarte Park

Highlight • Monument

This shady little square is a favorite with the local youth, as well as the LGBTQ crowd, who come here day and night to relax in the shade on one …

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4.53 km

Cathedral of Santa María la Menor

Highlight • Religious Site

The cathedral is dedicated to St. Mary of the Incarnation. It is the oldest cathedral in North and South America. Its construction was begun in 1512 and completed in 1540.

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4.71 km

Statue of Christopher Columbus and Anacaona

Highlight • Monument

The Columbus statue by French sculptor Ernest Gilbert in the heart of Santo Domingo's old town was commissioned as part of the celebrations for the 400th anniversary of the discovery …

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4.76 km

Parque Colón (Columbus Park)

Highlight • Historical Site

A small park awaits you in the historical center of the city, which is surrounded on all sides by historical monuments.

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4.94 km

Parque Billini

Highlight • Structure

A small square in which you can find different types of restaurants, but the best thing is that you can share in the square, with its umbrellas, trees, creating a …

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5.36 km

Fort San José and Monument to Fray Antonio de Montesino

Highlight • Monument

Fray Antonio de Montesinos monument is a museum located at Calle Arzobispo Portes No. 120, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. It was inaugurated in 1983 after having been donated by Mexico …

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6.49 km

Obelisco Macho

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

A quite impressive obelisk, nicely painted - very photogenic!
However, the environment is not so great: A busy street (exciting, the one without traffic lights or pedestrian paths to cross) …

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