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.
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.
Calle Las Damas
During your trip to Santo Domingo, you can enjoy retail therapy at Calle Las Damas. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in Ensanche Independencia
Hotel Riazor
Excellent choice!
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Stay Here Suites
Clean, quiet place with delicious breakfast included.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Dominican Fiesta Hotel
Excellent
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Catalonia Santo Domingo
Yes, all delicious
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
W&P Santo Domingo
I love it!
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel
Great stay
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
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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.
Miraflores
Check out the restaurants, casinos and live music while spending some time in Miraflores. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighbourhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like Sambil Santo Domingo or Centro Olimpico.
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.
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.
