Santo Domingo is famous not only for its great atmosphere, service, and beautiful locations, but also for its shopping spots. The most famous street for shopping in the city is El Conde, situated in the Colonial Zone. Here, you will find a lot of interesting goods for sell.
1) Cigar King
Great service and a large amount of the best-quality Dominican and Cuban cigars is what you can expect to find at the appropriately named, Cigar King. The shop's staff will be more than happy to help you find the best cigar for your particular taste. Also, all the cigars are kept in phenomenal conditions, thus ensuring top quality. If you love cigars, than you will love Cigar King.
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2) Columbus Park
Columbus Park is a very beautiful and historic park. Travel down its paths and you will plenty of places to rest under the shadow of a large tree while you hear the birds sing and greet other visitors. The park is also full of a wide number of shops, including those that specialize in authentic Dominican music.
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3) Felipe & Co.
Felipe & Co. features a gigantic collection of Dominican crafts. Here, shoppers will indulge in a variety of different art, including paintings and cheap jewelery. Felipe & Co. also sells goods for cookings such as deliciously tasting coffee. Tropical clothes are even sold here.
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4) La Casa Verde
La Casa Verde is one of the best souvenir shops in Santo Domingo. Traditional Dominican articles, various sculptures, artwork, paintings, pictures, as well as other traditional crafts are sold at La Casa Verde. Make sure you also scan the beautiful jewelery made of amber (very popular in Santo Domingo).
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5) La Atarazana Street
La Atarazana is a wonderful place for shopping. This street is full of art galleries, jewelry stores, and shops with vintage crafts. La Atarazana is an incredibly beautiful street, so not only will you enjoy the items for sale, but also cherish the surrounding views.
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6) Ambar Nacional
Ambar Nacional is the most popular store in the Dominican Republic. This shopping venue is the prime location for any jewelry made of amber, which is great, considering local traditions speculate that amber has a positive influence on the wearer. Ambar Nacional also provides a small collection of larimar stones, or the most beautiful and unique of the stones in the country.
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7) Mercado Modelo
If you're searching for souvenirs, handmade crafts, or amber amulets, than Mercado Modelo is the place to visit. The Mercado specializes in beautiful Caribbean handmade souvenirs, as well as paintings from local artists. Fresh fruit and vegetables are also for sale at very reasonable prices.
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