El Palmar Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Activities
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
Full Day Santo Domingo City Tour: History of the Caribbean From Punta Cana
Santo Domingo City Tour with Three Eyes Cenote and Lunch from Punta Cana
Our pick of the best El Palmar Hotel Deals
Catalonia Santo Domingo
Staff were nice, the location is good and the rooms was clean.
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Dominican Fiesta Hotel
Central area close to everything I need
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
W&P Santo Domingo
Room spotless, bery good experience
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel
We did not eat breakfast but had dinner and it was excellent
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Gran Hotel Europa Santo Domingo, Trademark by Wyndham
Nice hotel. Very clean. Good service
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Hodelpa Caribe Colonial
Great staff. Smooth check-in. Clean, elegant and quiet room.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around El Palmar
Honduras
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Honduras and surrounding area, you can visit Santo Domingo Country Club and Plaza de la Bandera.
Evaristo Morales
While there might not be top attractions in Evaristo Morales, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Acropolis Center and Blue Mall.
Bella Vista
While there might not be top attractions in Bella Vista, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Acropolis Center and Bella Vista Mall.
Piantini
Unique features of Piantini include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Blue Mall or Acropolis Center while you're exploring the area.
Santo Domingo Financial District
Spend some time visiting places like Blue Mall while getting to know Santo Domingo Financial District, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Freddy Beras Goico Station or Pedro Mir Station to see more of the area.
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.
