Zona Colonial (Colonial Zone) Santo Domingo

Santo Domingo , Dominican Republic

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  • Nice For A Wander

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    smitherson 25 contributions United Kingdom Oct 20, 2012

    Nicely understated is the Zona Colonial. You arn't constantly pestered and its a great place to drink a coffee and have a lazy afternoon. Not much to see and do though.

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  • 2

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