Get ready to discover one of the most impressive monuments in Santo Domingo! You will experience Dominican history, architecture, and culture all in one place.

PRICE: $25
per person

 

What you will experience on the Columbus Lighthouse Tour

From the moment you arrive at the impressive Columbus Lighthouse, you will feel history come to life before your eyes. We will welcome you on the main esplanade, where you can admire this imposing Latin cross-shaped structure, designed to project a beam of light into the sky that can be seen from miles away. This monument, which combines modern elements and religious symbolism, was built in honor of the navigator Christopher Columbus, and its architecture alone is an unforgettable visual experience.

You will begin the external tour, accompanied by your tour guide, with a brief explanation of the design, the materials used, and the meaning of its shape. From here, you can take panoramic photographs of the monument and the surroundings of Mirador del Este Park and observe the magnitude of the building that symbolizes the meeting of two worlds.

Then, you will enter the interior of the lighthouse, where the supposed mausoleum with the symbolic remains of Christopher Columbus is located. You will be amazed to see how natural light plays with the white marble and concrete, creating a solemn and respectful atmosphere. Here you will hear about the historical controversies surrounding Columbus’ remains and how this place became one of the most representative sites in Dominican and Latin American history.

Moving on to the permanent exhibition halls, you will symbolically travel around the world without leaving the building: each country in the Americas and Europe that participated in the discovery of the New World has its own room or display case, with historical gifts, flags, coins, ancient books, and religious or cultural art. You can walk down this international corridor, stopping at the rooms that catch your eye, as if you were walking through a diplomatic exhibition of humanity.

Further on, you will see the temporary exhibitions, which usually include contemporary art, historical photography, indigenous art, or archaeological displays. This space changes frequently, which means that the tour is always different, even if you have done it before.

At the end of the museum tour, you will have free time to rest, take pictures, or visit the gift shop. There you will find unique items such as postcards with images of the lighthouse, books on Dominican history, Larimar jewelry, and local handicrafts. You can also try a small sip of mamajuana, the traditional Dominican drink made with rum, wine, and honey.

This tour is not just a sightseeing tour. It is a total immersion in the historical and cultural identity of the Dominican Republic. You will leave with a deeper understanding of the past, spectacular photos, and, above all, an experience you will remember for a lifetime.

Tour Highlights:

Tour the most impressive monument in Santo Domingo.
Discover cultural rooms from countries around the world.
Visit the symbolic mausoleum of Christopher Columbus.
Learn Dominican history in one place.
Ideal for unique photos and educational experiences.

Includes:

Included in the price:
Entrance to the Faro a Colón monument and museum
Access to the mausoleum of Christopher Columbus
Visit to the international cultural halls
Guided tour with certified tour guide
Round-trip transportation from hotel or meeting point
Bottled water
Free time for photos and rest
Access to the souvenir shop
Symbolic certificate of participation (optional)
Assistance and coordination throughout the tour

 

 

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