El Portal Travel Guide
Santo Domingo
Popular places to visit
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 savour the top-notch restaurants.
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
You can browse the exhibits at Colon Lighthouse and Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Santo Domingo Este. Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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.
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 visit its top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in El Portal
Dominican Fiesta Hotel
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025
Catalonia Santo Domingo
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025
W&P Santo Domingo
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
Gran Hotel Europa Santo Domingo, Trademark by Wyndham
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025
Barceló Santo Domingo
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025
El Embajador, a Royal Hideaway Hotel
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around El Portal
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.
Mirador Sur
While Mirador Sur may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Plaza de la Bandera and Bella Vista Mall.
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.
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.
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.
Downtown Santo Domingo
Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Downtown Santo Domingo. If sightseeing is on the list, Acropolis Center is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Freddy Beras Goico Station or Juan Ulises Garcia Station to see more of the area.
El Portal Travel Guide
- Assembly Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
- Sambil Santo Domingo
- Agora Mall
- Calle El Conde
- Quisqueya Stadium
- Megacentro Mall
- Centro Olimpico
- U.S. Embassy
- National Aquarium
- Guibia Beach
- Dream Casino Be Live Hamaca
- Columbus Park
- Agua Splash Caribe Aquatic Park
- La Caleta Park
- National Botanical Garden
- Agua Splash Caribe Parque Acuatico
- Palacio de los Deportes Virgilio Travieso Soto
- Grand Casino Jaragua
- Plaza de la Bandera
- Malecon
- Eduardo Brito National Theater
- Plaza de la Cultura
