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.
Santa Maria la Menor Cathedral
Find out about the history of Santo Domingo with a stop at Santa Maria la Menor Cathedral. Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in this relaxing area.
Chinatown
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Chinatown during your trip to Santo Domingo.
Things to do
Full Day Santo Domingo City Guided Tour with Lunch
Punta Cana Panoramic Tour of The City of Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo City - Full Day Tour
Day Trip to Santo Domingo from Punta Cana
Santo Domingo City - Full Day All Inclusive Tour
Historical Santo Domingo Day Trip from Punta Cana
Top hotels in San Carlos
Dominican Fiesta Hotel
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025
whala! boca chica - All inclusive
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
Catalonia Santo Domingo
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025
W&P Santo Domingo
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
Gran Hotel Europa Santo Domingo, Trademark by Wyndham
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025
El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
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.
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.
Las Américas
While there might not be top attractions in Las Américas, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Colon Lighthouse and Museum and Agua Splash Caribe Parque Acuatico.
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.
