San Carlos Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Activities
Saona Island: Catamaran/Speedboat Tour to a Dream Beach
Santo Domingo Historical Day Trip from Punta Cana with Lunch
Santo Domingo City Tour with Three Eyes Cenote and Lunch from Punta Cana
The Battle of Santo Domingo 4D Experience
Santo Domingo: The Battle of Santo Domingo 4D Attraction
Full Day Santo Domingo City Tour: History of the Caribbean From Punta Cana
Our pick of the best San Carlos Hotel Deals
Dominican Fiesta Hotel
I like everything everything’s is perfect and I love it
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
whala! boca chica - All inclusive
I recently stayed at your resort and overall had a wonderful experience. The property is beautiful, the atmosphere relaxing, and the staff exceptionally courteous and attentive. However, I am providing a 4-star rating due to two maintenance issues that affected my stay. The first issue involved the ...
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Catalonia Santo Domingo
Very clean and nice ocean view
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
W&P Santo Domingo
Rooms are alway clean every morning, parking is right on property
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Gran Hotel Europa Santo Domingo, Trademark by Wyndham
Breakfast setting was great, staff pleasant and welcoming. Only my high cholesterol did not permit for most of breakfast food offered. I settled for fruit and oatmeal daily.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Barceló Santo Domingo
The hotel is great and the view from the roof is beautiful. Truly an excellent staff. I have been to the hotel 3 times. It is my go to spot.
Reviewed on 18 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.
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.
