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.
Santa Maria la Menor Cathedral
Find out about the history of Santo Domingo with a stop at Santa Maria la Menor Cathedral. 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.
Things to do
Full Day Santo Domingo City Tour: History of the Caribbean From Punta Cana
Day Trip to Santo Domingo from Punta Cana
Santo Domingo Full Day Tour From Punta Cana with Lunch & Cenote
Excursion to the Three Eyes Park and the Colón Lighthouse
Santo Domingo City Tour from Punta Cana Full-Day
Top hotels in La Caleta
Four Points by Sheraton Santo Domingo
Yes, room was nice and staff were professional.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Hampton by Hilton Santo Domingo Airport
Great place and we will be back!!!
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
whala! boca chica - All inclusive
The beach and the pool area were beautiful. We struggled to find much food that the kids were willing to eat. Staff were all super friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Catalonia Santo Domingo
Very nice
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Dominican Fiesta Hotel
Great vacation!!! The rooms, restaurant and pool is super clean. The restaurant food was amazing. The staff are friendly and go out of their way to be helpful. Shout out to the lobby bar for my morning coffee Rainel and the front desk help Anna
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel
Great!
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around La Caleta
Reparto Ibarra
While Reparto Ibarra may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Boca Chica Beach and Nautical Club of Santo Domingo.
Corales del Sur
While Corales del Sur may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Assembly Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses and Three Eyes National Park.
Alma Rosa
While Alma Rosa isn't home to many top sights, Megacentro Mall and Colon Lighthouse and Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Las Américas
While there might not be top attractions in Las Américas, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Colon Lighthouse and Museum and Agua Splash Caribe Parque Acuatico.
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.
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.
