COLUMBUS Memorial LIGHTHOUSE (“Faro a Colón”') We visited this landmark place on the 2nd week of October 2008, as part of the Santo Domingo City Tour (operated by “CoCo Tours” every Wednesday, from Punta Cana). The entrance fee(s) to all places visited were included in the $69.00 US price of the tour. Location: The Parque Mirador del Este - Santo... more

I went to the lighthouse when new and now 16 year later it’s somehow weathered needing some paint but the place is a nice stop on your Santo Domingo tour if you like architecture and monuments. I’ll not recommend going inside, there’s really nothing interesting to see. The whole thing was made to house the remains of Columbus and what... more

When I went to see this monument it looked like it was in great disrepair and looked rather gritty. I noticed this with other monuments in Santo Domingo. You can tell that lots of money was spent building them but then there is no money for upkeep or maintenance. The tour guide said that Dominicans call these types of monuments... more

This is a gigantic lighthouse / museum in honor of Christopher Columbus. Only a dictator could have accomplished such a feat ! It is so big- you will laugh!!!! They say you can see the light from Puerto Rico (when it is on ...) It contains an art museum, a chapel, and an authentic Pope-moblie from Pope John Paul II's... more

Me gusto, aunque por la majestuosidad externa del edificio, parecia mas grande de los que realmente es. Pense que las... more

Parece insolito que este monumento que es representativo de la historia de la Republica Dominicana este en el mal estado... more