Ensanche Independencia Travel Guide
Tourist Guide



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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.
Activities

Punta Cana: Saona Island Full-Day All-Inclusive Boat Tour

Saona Island: Catamaran/Speedboat Tour to a Dream Beach

Saona Island Tour From Santo Domingo with Lunch, Open Bar, Pickup

The Battle of Santo Domingo 4D Experience

Santo Domingo Historical Day Trip from Punta Cana with Lunch

Santo Domingo City - Full Day All Inclusive Tour
Our pick of the best Ensanche Independencia Hotel Deals

Hotel Riazor
Room was very clean, the hotel in general was spotless!
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Stay Here Suites
The room was not cleaned very well. We had many hairs on the floor of the shower and some dirty bath towels.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Catalonia Santo Domingo
Staff, amenities, and location were great!!! The bed was comfortable and the hotel was nice. However, the bathrooms and elevators need serious upgrading. I had to change rooms because I did not feel comfortable looking up at the center of the bathroom ceiling to view the vent system, lights and other ...
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Dominican Fiesta Hotel
The staff is amazing!!! Room service is on point.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Barceló Santo Domingo
Very good
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel
Yes
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
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 Guibia Beach or Eduardo Brito National Theater 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 Calle El Conde and Santa Maria la Menor Cathedral, 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 Ruinas del Hospital San Nicolás de Barí.

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.

