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Historic Cities of the Caribbean
Not long after the Spanish first arrived in the New World, they began putting down roots. The longest continually inhabited city in the New World is Santo Domingo, in the Dominican Republic, but the Caribbean is home to many more historic cities, such as Havana, San Juan and more.
The History of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo, the capitol of the Dominican Republic, is the longest continually inhabited European city in the Americas. It has a long and fascinating history, from pirate attacks to being renamed after a ruthless dictator!
The History of San Juan, Puerto Rico
San Juan, Puerto Rico, has been one of the most important ports in the Caribbean for centuries. It has a long history, from Spanish conquistadors to pirate attacks to battles between American and Spanish forces in 1898.