San Carlos Travel Guide

Santo Domingo

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Popular places to visit

Malecon which includes a city and general coastal views

Malecon

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

Malecon
Boca Chica Beach

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.

Boca Chica Beach
Calle El Conde

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.

Calle El Conde
Columbus Lighthouse featuring a lighthouse and a monument

Colon Lighthouse and Museum

Admire the grandeur of this monument, which memorializes the explorations of Christopher Columbus and the diversity of the New World.

Colon Lighthouse and Museum
Santa Maria la Menor Cathedral

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.

Santa Maria la Menor Cathedral

Chinatown

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Chinatown during your trip to Santo Domingo.

Chinatown

Things to do

Santo Domingo City Life Lunch and Transportation Tour

Santo Domingo City Life Lunch and Transportation Tour

฿2,110
per adult
Santo Domingo City Life Lunch and Transportation Tour
Saona Island: Catamaran tour to a Dream Beach, all inclusive

Saona Island: Catamaran/Speedboat Tour to a Dream Beach

฿2,889
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Saona Island: Catamaran/Speedboat Tour to a Dream Beach
Inside of the National Pantheon of the Dominican Republic

Santo Domingo Historical Day Trip from Punta Cana with Lunch

฿2,564
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Santo Domingo Historical Day Trip from Punta Cana with Lunch
Cave Horseback Ride Distillery and Beach Guided Experience

Cave Horseback Ride and Beach Guided Experience

฿2,921
per adult
Cave Horseback Ride and Beach Guided Experience
Santo Domingo: Chocolate Tour + Optional Workshops

Santo Domingo: Chocolate Tour + Optional Workshops

฿682
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Santo Domingo: Chocolate Tour + Optional Workshops
Dominican Republic: 3-Hour Chocolate Lovers Tour

Dominican Republic: 3-Hour Chocolate Lovers Tour

฿2,694
per adult
Dominican Republic: 3-Hour Chocolate Lovers Tour
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Top hotels in San Carlos

Hotel Merey

Hotel Merey

3 out of 5
Calle Santome # 452, Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional
The price is ฿810 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
฿810
฿1,037 total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Popular attractions Sambil Santo Domingo and Malecon are located ...
6.8/10 (459 reviews)
"La recepcionista es un amor muy atenta a los detalles, me o voy a llevar para mi negocio !"

Reviewed on 3 May 2025

Hotel Merey
Hotel Luis V

Hotel Luis V

3 out of 5
Avenida 30 marzo, numero 47, Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Popular attractions Sambil Santo Domingo and ...
6.6/10 (264 reviews)
"👍"

Reviewed on 7 Jun 2025

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Hotel Luis V
whala! boca chica - All inclusive

whala! boca chica - All inclusive

3 out of 5
Avenida Abraham Núñez, Boca Chica, Santo Domingo
The price is ฿2,804 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
฿2,804
฿3,308 total
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach resort in Boca Chica. Enjoy free breakfast, 3 restaurants and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7/10 Good! (2,083 reviews)
"Very nice resort for a short get away. a lot of shopping spots and good scenery. The bar was nice but the food wasn’t too memorable. It does get crowded with locals and kids but overall it was a pleasant place."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025

whala! boca chica - All inclusive
W&P Santo Domingo

W&P Santo Domingo

4 out of 5
Av Sarasota #53, Santo Domingo
The price is ฿3,208 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿3,208
฿4,638 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,014 reviews)
"We liked the private patio with hot tub and lounge chairs."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025

W&P Santo Domingo
Dominican Fiesta Hotel

Dominican Fiesta Hotel

4 out of 5
Av Anacaona 101, Esquina Cibao Oeste, Sector los Cacicazgos, Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional
The price is ฿2,690 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿2,690
฿3,443 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,417 reviews)
"Centric to everything also breakfast lunch and dinner avialable right on property."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025

Dominican Fiesta Hotel
Catalonia Santo Domingo

Catalonia Santo Domingo

5 out of 5
Avenida George Washington No. 500, Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional
The price is ฿3,370 per night from 5 Sept to 6 Sept
฿3,370
฿4,314 total
5 Sept - 6 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Santo Domingo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,619 reviews)
"It was excellent. No complaints about anything."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025

Catalonia Santo Domingo
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Other neighbourhoods around San Carlos

Fort Ozama which includes heritage elements

Zona Colonial

4.5/5(14 area reviews)

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.

Zona Colonial
Alcazar de Colon showing a square or plaza and a city

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.

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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.

Ciudad Nueva
Plaza de la Cultura which includes a square or plaza

Gascue

5/5(3 area reviews)

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.

Gascue
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Ciudad Universitaria

4/5(3 area reviews)

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 Universitaria
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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.

Las Américas

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