Las Villas
Santo Domingo
Popular places to visit
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Boca Chica Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Boca Chica Beach during your travels in Santo Domingo? Discover the sunsets while you're in the area.
![Malecon featuring a city and general coastal views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/116000/116652-Malecon.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Malecon
Malecon is just one of the places to see in Santo Domingo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
![Chicharrón y Casabe....crispy pork belly with wasakaka sauce. Absolute treat!
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Calle El Conde
You can find out about the history of Santo Domingo with a visit to Calle El Conde. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
![Columbus Lighthouse which includes a lighthouse and a monument](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/116000/116780-Columbus-Lighthouse-Faro-A-Colon.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Colon Lighthouse and Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Colon Lighthouse and Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Santo Domingo Este. Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
![Templo De San Ignacio De Loyola Iglesia De La Compania De Jesus](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/1f16035776bfb4b1173918b52ba98be2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Calle Las Damas
During your trip to Santo Domingo, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Calle Las Damas. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Blue Mall
During your trip to Santo Domingo, you can do some window-shopping at Blue Mall. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.
Las Villas Hotel Deals
![BOTANIC GARDEN HOSTAL](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93870000/93869400/93869349/66118329_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 6 January 2025
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Reviewed on 11 February 2025
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Reviewed on 14 February 2025
![El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/1400/1395/0d45f28f_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 15 February 2025
![Renaissance Santo Domingo Jaragua Hotel & Casino](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/22500/22498/b31a1bfa_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 15 February 2025
![Barceló Santo Domingo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/892200/892135/944d0827_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 16 February 2025
Other neighborhoods around Las Villas
![Cortadito☕️👍](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/7c3f1c481870eb4a54d474652911c43b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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.
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Santo Domingo Financial District
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Santo Domingo Financial District. Spend some time visiting top spots like Blue Mall, and catch the metro at Freddy Beras Goico Station or Pedro Mir Station to see more of the area.
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Downtown Santo Domingo
Polígono Central boasts a mix of commercial and residential zones, with a high concentration of malls, banks, and international fast food chains. Enjoy daily sports activities at Club Paraiso and Club Naco, or explore the city via Santo Domingo Metro and OMSA bus system.
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Ensanche Naco
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ensanche Naco and surrounding area, you can visit Palacio de los Deportes Virgilio Travieso Soto and Acropolis Center.
![Rica chinola frozen-Passion fruit](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/39c20338b4a4ec245a22c85cca1a694b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Ensanche Quisqueya
While Ensanche Quisqueya isn't home to many top sights, Acropolis Center and Blue Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.
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La Julia
Unique features of La Julia include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Basilica Catedral Nuestra Senora de la Altagracia or Theater of Fine Arts while you're exploring the area.