Dominican Republic Entering the Dominican Republic at Haiti Border. Santo Domingo house in Zona Colonial Santo Domingo. A minivan selling Fruits and Vegetables. Calle Padre Billini in Zona Colonial Santo Domingo. Christopher Columbus statue, Parque Colon, Zona Colonial Santo Domingo. Palace of Alcázar de Colón (UNESCO’s World Heritage Site, built 1512) . Basilica Cathedral of Santa María la Menor. Occidental Caribe resort in Bavaro. Punta Canada Beach in Bavaro. View of Punta Cana Beach from above.