Ensanche Independencia Travel Guide
Santo Domingo


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Popular places to visit

Palace of Fine Arts
See inspiring dance performances, browse fine arts exhibitions and admire dramatic neoclassical architecture in Santo Domingo’s cultural center.

Boca Chica Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Boca Chica Beach during your travels in Santo Domingo? Discover the sunsets while you're in the area.

Malecon
This palm-fringed waterfront strip is lined with restaurants, happening clubs and five-star hotels.

Centro Olimpico
Catch an event at Centro Olimpico during your trip to Santo Domingo. Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Calle El Conde
You can find out about the history of Santo Domingo when you stop by Calle El Conde. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Quisqueya Stadium
Catch an event at Quisqueya Stadium during your trip to Santo Domingo. Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do

Punta Cana: Saona Island Full-Day All-Inclusive Boat Tour

Saona Island: Catamaran/Speedboat Tour to a Dream Beach

Saona Island Tour From Santo Domingo with Lunch, Open Bar, Pickup

Santo Domingo Historical Day Trip from Punta Cana with Lunch

Santo Domingo City - Full Day All Inclusive Tour

Santo Domingo: Chocolate Tour + Optional Workshops
Top hotels in Ensanche Independencia

Hotel Riazor
Excellent location Very clean Great service
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Stay Here Suites
Fantastic staff. Even the security guards were extremely helpful. The patio on the 4th floor is a blessing.great quality hotel. The breakfast was also very tasty. So much to say about this great hotel.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Catalonia Santo Domingo
Me encanto la ubicacion. Nos toco una habitacion frente al mar.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

Dominican Fiesta Hotel
Totally outdated rooms had to change 3 times in the executive floor elec no air conditioning old windows noise restaurant and gym were good other wise never stay there again
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

Barceló Santo Domingo
Yes
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Renaissance Santo Domingo Jaragua Hotel & Casino
Clean room, friendly staff, pool was very nice. They had a Mariachi band during dinner; very nice. we had a good time. My wife really loved the Casino. Fridays and Saturdays they had live Merengue Bands inside casino area.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Ensanche Independencia

Gascue
The abundant dining options and seaside views are just a few top-rate features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by Grand Casino Jaragua or Guibia Beach while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Casandra Damiron Station to get around town.

Ciudad Universitaria
Travellers choose Ciudad Universitaria for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Amin Abel Station or Francisco Alberto Caamano Deno Station and check out top sights like Guibia Beach.

Zona Colonial
Zona Colonial is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Calle El Conde or Santa Maria la Menor Cathedral.

La Julia
Well liked for its shopping and restaurants, you might stop by Acropolis Center and Palacio de los Deportes Virgilio Travieso Soto while you're exploring La Julia and the surrounding neighbourhoods.

Ensanche Naco
While there might not be top attractions in Ensanche Naco, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Palacio de los Deportes Virgilio Travieso Soto and Acropolis Center.

Ciudad Colonial
If you're spending some time in Ciudad Colonial, Calle El Conde and Santa Maria la Menor Cathedral are top sights worth seeing.
