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
"The property is right on a beautiful beach. The staff were always friendly and willing to help. The rooms are very dated but not in bad conditions, only negative experience was that our air conditioning started to leak excessively. Breakfast was always great, and the à la carte restaurant is amazing. ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Catalonia Santo Domingo
"Overall, it is an excellent property, and the staff is very helpful, nice, and lovable. Food, amenities, the pool area, excellent, Filigrana restaurant over the top!. My only note is that the hotel will very soon need to be touched up. Location is gorgeous."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Dominican Fiesta Hotel
"Shower had almost no water pressure during the night. I arrived at 3am, the room was freezing, I had to turn off the AC and was looking for a nice warm shower, but had a shower with drips of water instead. Hope you can fix this issue for the next guests."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Renaissance Santo Domingo Jaragua Hotel & Casino
"I like that the hotel has alot to offer like casino, dance bar, and a restaurant with delicious food. The only down side would be that there are many public events held in hotel and parking can become very unorganized as the guest dont have a designated area reserved when these events occur. Aside ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel
"Room Very comfortable and clean"
Reviewed on 25 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 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.
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.
