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.
Top hotels in Ensanche Independencia

Hotel Riazor

Stay Here Suites
I didn’t find this location particularly convenient with not much nearby. A three block walk to a restaurant is not nearby in my opinion. The room was large and an awkward electronic key option is in use. Fixtures that don’t work properly and filth built up in areas of the bathroom is not any different ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Catalonia Santo Domingo
Ocean view amazing, the pool is amazing and service everything I love it all
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Dominican Fiesta Hotel
Staff very friendly
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Renaissance Santo Domingo Jaragua Hotel & Casino
Beautiful hotel and grounds. The pool area was our respite for the week! The entire staff was so accommodating, it’s been a long time since we’ve had that kind of personal attention from hotel staff. Would highly recommend!
Reviewed on 10 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.
