Ensanche Independencia Travel Guide
Santo Domingo
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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
Saona Island: Catamaran/Speedboat Tour to a Dream Beach
Punta Cana: Saona Island Full-Day All-Inclusive Boat Tour
Saona Island Tour From Santo Domingo with Lunch, Open Bar, Pickup
Top hotels in Ensanche Independencia
Hotel Riazor
The stag
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Stay Here Suites
The room was not cleaned very well. We had many hairs on the floor of the shower and some dirty bath towels.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Catalonia Santo Domingo
This is not a 5 star quality hotel, and staff neither delivers 5 star hospitality service nor speak sufficient English for a 5 star hotel. Infrastructure is quite outdated and often broken. On a positive note , wonderful views of the sea and coast, and good breakfast buffet
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Dominican Fiesta Hotel
Good location staff could
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Renaissance Santo Domingo Jaragua Hotel & Casino
There are 2 buildings for this hotel. If the room lists garden view it is in a building that is 2.5⭐️ but definitely not 4.5⭐️. The garden building needs renovations. The restaurant was nice and most of the staff in the hotel were nice. Beware that if you play in the casino and exchange dollars for ...
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Barceló Santo Domingo
Great stay!
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
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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 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.
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.
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.
