Ensanche Independencia Travel Guide
Santo Domingo
Visit Ensanche Independencia
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.
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.
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.
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
Full Day Santo Domingo City Tour: History of the Caribbean From Punta Cana
Santo Domingo Historical Day Trip from Punta Cana with Lunch
Saona Island: Catamaran/Speedboat Tour to a Dream Beach
Punta Cana Panoramic Tour of The City of Santo Domingo
Top hotels in Ensanche Independencia
Hotel Riazor
Very Nice place
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Stay Here Suites
Habitación confortable. Personal atento.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Catalonia Santo Domingo
My wife and I enjoyed our stay. We enjoyed the restaurants, the clean room, the view of the ocean from our room and staff. The service was exceptional and much appreciated.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Dominican Fiesta Hotel
Very good 😊 and everything is going well
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel
Excellent!!
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Barceló Santo Domingo
Service, accommodation, and overall experience was incredible! I am coming back!
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
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 Guibia Beach or Eduardo Brito National Theater 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.
Ciudad Nueva
When in Ciudad Nueva, you can plan a visit to Calle El Conde and Santa Maria la Menor Cathedral, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
