San Carlos Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
Colon Lighthouse and Museum
Admire the grandeur of this monument, which memorializes the explorations of Christopher Columbus and the diversity of the New World.
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.
Activities
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
Full Day Santo Domingo City Tour: History of the Caribbean From Punta Cana
The Battle of Santo Domingo 4D Experience
Our pick of the best San Carlos Hotel Deals
Hotel Merey
I like it
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
whala! boca chica - All inclusive
Yes the room was spotless
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Catalonia Santo Domingo
Some recommendations: The night lamps unplugged easily when turning on or off
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Dominican Fiesta Hotel
Very good 😊 and everything is going well
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel
The room was spotless and beautifully decorated. Staff were Curtis’s and professional. All the amenities were excellent.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Barceló Santo Domingo
Large clean room. Greeted with a personalized letter and fresh fruit on our table. We checked in during Happy Hour, so we were able to grab a beer, a glass of wine or cold drinks and some great snacks. ceviche, mozzarella and tomatoes, sandwiches, etc. Checkin was easy and everyone was friendly.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 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 Calle El Conde and Santa Maria la Menor Cathedral, 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 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.
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.
