Hey com'on, we are not a country with robbers on any corner! Yes it is in walking distance and you may walk arround freely at any time (just have not to much jewelry on you and in the dark you may not go everywhere, just stay close to the main roads!)
Thanks Henry I didn't mean to insult the DR in any way I have been there 5 times but never alone in Santo Domingo,,,,Just being cautious I love going to the DR. Thanks for your help Henry