How to get to the Malecón by metro
Station, line, time and exit — the complete guide.
Get off at Centro de los Héroes station (Line 1), the nearest stop. From there, to reach the Malecón it is about a 4-minute walk.
The Malecón is very long: for stretches further east you can use Amín Abel Hasbún station.
Alternatively: Amín Abel Hasbún station (Line 1).
In short
The Malecón — George Washington Avenue — is Santo Domingo’s great seafront promenade: kilometres of walkway facing the Caribbean, lined with palms, the Obelisk (El Macho), plazas, hotels and the marina. It hosts the big concerts and the carnival. The nearest metro station is Centro de los Héroes, the southern terminus of Line 1, just a few minutes’ walk from the western end of the Malecón.
Getting there from key points
| Starting point | Metro route |
|---|---|
| Villa Mella (Mamá Tingó) | Line 1 direct to Centro de los Héroes, ~30 min |
| Juan Pablo Duarte | Line 1 southbound, ~8 min |
| Concepción Bona (Line 2) | Line 2 to Juan Pablo Duarte, transfer to Line 1, ~26 min |
Step by step
Take Line 1 and get off at Centro de los Héroes station.
Follow the signs to the exit and go up by escalator or lift.
In about 4 minutes on foot you reach the Malecón.
Useful information
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Santo Domingo Metro cost?
A single ride costs RD$20 with the rechargeable Tarjeta; a single-use ticket adds RD$15 for the disposable card. See the Fares page.
How long does it take from the centre?
Villa Mella (Mamá Tingó): Line 1 direct to Centro de los Héroes, ~30 min.
Which line serves the station?
Centro de los Héroes station is on Line 1 of the Santo Domingo Metro.
What are the metro hours?
The metro runs daily, roughly from 6:00 to 22:30. See the Schedule page for details.
Where can I see more places?
Browse all attractions near the metro.