San Carlos Travel Guide
Santo Domingo
Popular places to visit
Malecon
This palm-fringed waterfront strip is lined with restaurants, happening clubs and five-star hotels.
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.
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.
Colon Lighthouse and Museum
Admire the grandeur of this monument, which memorializes the explorations of Christopher Columbus and the diversity of the New World.
Columbus Park
Columbus Park is just one of the places to see in Santo Domingo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in this relaxing area.
Calle Las Damas
During your trip to Santo Domingo, you can enjoy retail therapy at Calle Las Damas. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Saona Island: Catamaran/Speedboat Tour to a Dream Beach
Santo Domingo Historical Day Trip from Punta Cana with Lunch
Full Day Santo Domingo City Tour: History of the Caribbean From Punta Cana
Punta Cana Panoramic Tour of The City of Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo City Tour with Three Eyes Cenote and Lunch from Punta Cana
Top hotels in San Carlos
Hotel Luis V
I recommend this place good staf!
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
whala! boca chica - All inclusive
Great place to visit
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Catalonia Santo Domingo
The room was excellent.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Dominican Fiesta Hotel
All the services in general were excellent, the staff was very friendly and helpful, the rooms were super comfortable, this was my third time and I will choose it again
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
W&P Santo Domingo
Bien acogedor el lugar
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel
Best hotel in Santo Domingo
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around San Carlos
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.
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.
Ciudad Nueva
When in Ciudad Nueva, you can plan a visit to Grand Casino Jaragua and Calle El Conde, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Villa Duarte
Though Villa Duarte may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Alcazar de Colon and Colon Lighthouse and Museum.
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.
