San Carlos Travel Guide
Santo Domingo
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Colon Lighthouse and Museum
Admire the grandeur of this monument, which memorializes the explorations of Christopher Columbus and the diversity of the New World.
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
Top hotels in San Carlos
Hotel Merey
Una excelente opción calidad/precio
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
whala! boca chica - All inclusive
Food was good and hot! Rooms were decent, had some minor work down things in our room. AC worked amazing.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Catalonia Santo Domingo
Checking in and out was nice and speedy. All hotel property was clean; water pressure in bathroom was great and a/c worked really well.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Dominican Fiesta Hotel
Place is beautiful. Staff helpful and professional. Didn’t care for the bed. Very cheap/uncomfortable. Speaks with every move. Otherwise, everything else was great.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel
I couldn’t get help because no one speak English
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Renaissance Santo Domingo Jaragua Hotel & Casino
The hotel is just great. Rooms are big, clean and illuminated.Pool is chill and not crowded even on weekends. Staff is helpful, and buffet has really good options. I loved the lobby and pool areas. My only comments are that Sol bar (the one by the pool), should open earlier. I needed to wait until ...
Reviewed on 4 May 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 Ruinas del Hospital San Nicolás de Barí.
Ciudad Colonial
If you're spending some time in Ciudad Colonial, Calle El Conde and Ruinas del Hospital San Nicolás de Barí 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.
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.
