Houses for sale in Arroyo Hondo, Santo Domingo

What Arroyo Hondo is like

Arroyo Hondo is a residential area in the north of the Distrito Nacional made up of several neighbourhoods: Viejo Arroyo Hondo, Altos de Arroyo Hondo (I, II and III), Cerros de Arroyo Hondo and others. Listings use the name loosely; on llave.do each neighbourhood has its own page, linked below.

It is one of the few parts of the capital where houses still dominate: homes with gardens and carports, gated communities with a guardhouse and, increasingly, low-rise apartment buildings.

What's nearby

The National Botanical Garden, one of the city's largest green spaces, is in the area, and the US Embassy is on República de Colombia Avenue in Altos de Arroyo Hondo. República de Colombia, de los Próceres and Luis Amiama Tió avenues are the main shopping and service corridors.

Who it suits

Families who need space, a garden and more than two parking spaces, and anyone who prefers a quiet street even if it means relying on a car. Many residents work in the Polígono Central and commute every day.

What to check before buying

For houses, check the actual lot size against the title, the condition of the roof and water cistern, and whether there is a well or only mains water. In gated communities, ask about the maintenance fee and what it covers (security, gardens, shared generator). Try the commute at rush hour: República de Colombia and Kennedy avenues get very congested.