DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

The Mercado Modelo has been improved as part of the Integral Program for Tourism and Urban Development of the Colonial City, with RD$45 million invested from Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) funding.

The Mercado Modelo is a historic landmark in Santo Domingo, functioning both as a practical supply center for locals and a premier destination for travelers. While it is technically located on the northern edge of the Ciudad Colonial (Colonial City) on Mella Avenue, it is considered an essential extension of the colonial tourist circuit.

Renovations are ongoing, yet the market has never closed to visits. The market is open from 9am and generally closes at 6pm from Monday through Saturday. On Sundays, the market is open from 7am to 12 noon.

Built during the Trujillo era and designed by Henry Gazón Bona, its Art Deco-influenced architecture provides a sharp contrast...