San Carlos Travel Guide
Santo Domingo
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.
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.
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.
Columbus Park
Columbus Park is just one of the places to see in Santo Domingo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the seaside or visit the shops in this relaxing area.
Things to do
Punta Cana: Saona Island Full-Day All-Inclusive Boat Tour
Saona Island: Catamaran/Speedboat Tour to a Dream Beach
Santo Domingo Historical Day Trip from Punta Cana with Lunch
The Battle of Santo Domingo 4D Experience
Santo Domingo: Chocolate Tour + Optional Workshops
Full Day Santo Domingo City Tour: History of the Caribbean From Punta Cana
Top hotels in San Carlos
Hotel Merey
"The room smelled bad and there were cockroaches. The young receptionist with curly hair had a horrible and very annoying attitude."
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
whala! boca chica - All inclusive
"Bad"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Catalonia Santo Domingo
"I had a great time at the Catalonia. I enjoyed the buffet & the staff was very attentive, professional, polite & friendly. I loved the buffet in the morning & it was a perfect idea to locate the restaurent on the 5th floor because the view on Avenida Washington was magnificent. I love the Catalonia, ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Dominican Fiesta Hotel
"Check in was poor after securing early check in. Wasn’t till after 1. Room had a leak in ceiling that was coming through bathroom floor. After hours moved me to another room with not even a certificate for a breakfast or a dinner. Reserved another room for family, that room had no electricity nor ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Renaissance Santo Domingo Jaragua Hotel & Casino
"Very friendly and helpful staff. Clean modern rooms. Great food and awesome amenities. Great place to stay and surprisingly luxurious for the price. Stayed at other hotels in the city and this one ranks among the best."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel
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Reviewed on 31 May 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.
La Primavera
Though La Primavera may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Grand Casino Jaragua and Guibia Beach.
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.
