The Residencia del Nicolas de Ovando has served as the home for many famous people. The first is none other than Nicolas Ovando the first Governor of the West Indies and a very famous person in the Dominican Republic, plain to see by the many streets named after him. Over time the house would also serve men such as Pedro Santana, the first President of the Dominican Republic in 1844. Today, the historic site is an accommodation, and is not generally open to the public.
Zona Colonial is a good option for those wishing to visit Residencia del Nicolas de Ovando, because guests staying in this part of the Dominican Republic will be pleased to have easy access to this historic attraction during their visit. If you want to stay somewhere near this historical site, you'll find a reasonable number of hotel rooms in the neighborhood.
Hotel | Type | Distance | Direction |
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Hostal Nicolas De Ovando | Hotel | 0.0 mi. (0.3 km) | NNE |
Bettye's Galleria Guesthouse | Guest house | -- | -- |
Hodelpa Caribe Colonial | Hotel | 0.1 mi. (0.2 km) | SW |
Hotel Conde De Penalba | Hotel | 0.1 mi. (0.1 km) | WSW |
Sofitel Frances Santo Domingo | Hotel | 0.1 mi. (0.2 km) | WNW |
Tierra Plana | Hostel | -- | -- |
Hostal Nomandas | Hostel | 0.2 mi. (0.3 km) | WNW |
There are multitudes of dining options to pick from in the region near this historical site. La Residence, which serves International dishes, is also the most convenient dining option from this site. Also near Residencia del Nicolas de Ovando you and your group will come across options including Segafredo and Azul where you should be sure to try a bit of Fusion cuisine and experience the culture of the Dominican Republic.
Location: Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic
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