Malecón of Santo Domingo
Malecón (Avenida George Washington)
A seaside boulevard stretching for several kilometers along the Caribbean, lined with hotels, a monument and an ocean walkway. It is a great spot for sea breezes and sunsets.
The Malecón (Avenida George Washington) runs west from the southern edge of the Colonial Zone, with the Caribbean's reef coastline on one side and hotels, casinos and restaurants on the other. Along the way you'll find the Trujillo-era obelisk, whose exterior is painted with murals honoring women's human rights, a statue of Friar Montesinos, and a waterfront promenade. In the evenings locals stroll and jog here, and the February Carnival parades also take place along this route. The shoreline is rocky, so swimming is not recommended, and visitors should take care at night.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Museum of the Dominican Man
- National Palace
- Independence Park & Altar de la Patria
- Calle El Conde
- Parque Mirador Sur
- Mercado Modelo
- Monument to Fray Antón de Montesinos
- Convento de los Dominicos