Santo Domingo is the capital and largest city in the Dominican Republic. It is also the second largest city in all of the Caribbean with an estimated population of 2,084,852 residents in 2003 and is separated from east to west by the Ozama River, which flows 148 km and drains into the Caribbean Sea. In 1930, the city was completely destroyed by a hurricane (San Zenon) and was rebuilt by Dictator Rafael Trujillo. In Santo Domingo July and August are the warmest months with December and January being the coldest. The centre of economic action as well as the heart of the national government in the Dominican, Santo Domingo is headquarters for many regional offices and international firms and franchises. Points of interest include: Museum of Alcazar, Mirador Norte Park, Mirador Este Park, Diamond Mall, Dominican National Zoo, The Malecon, Colon Park and much more. FlightNetwork can help you find the lowest price for travel to this destination!