A New Way to Get to Santo Domingo

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - January 13th, 2018

By the Caribbean Journal staff

Heading to the Dominican Republic’s tourism paradise of Punta Cana?

There’s a new way to add a cultural adventure to your beach getaway.

Dominican Republic transportation firm Metro ST has added a new coach bus route between Cap Cana and Santo Domingo, giving travelers the option of expanding their trip to one of the Caribbean’s emerging urban destinations.

The Colonial Zone of Santo Domingo.

Metro ST, or Metro Servicios Turisticos, also offers connections to Santiago, Puerto Plata, Sosua and Casa de Campo, meaning a wide network of potential additions.

For more information, visit Metro ST.

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