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The 15 Best Day Trips from Bella Vista

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 15 good day trips from Bella Vista, Dominican Republic, led by Santiago de los Caballeros, San Pedro de Macorís, La Romana. The closest is San Cristóbal, about 25 min by car, and 3 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Bella Vista at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Santiago de los Caballeros136 km NW2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
San Pedro de Macorís67 km E1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
La Romana103 km E1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
San Cristóbal18 km W25 minHalf-day trip
San Francisco de Macorís99 km N1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Salvaleón de Higüey132 km E2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
La Vega105 km NW1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Santa Cruz de Barahona125 km W1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Bonao73 km NW1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
San Juan de la Maguana140 km W2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Baní45 km SW50 minHalf-day trip
Moca121 km NW1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Azua83 km W1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Boca Chica36 km E40 minHalf-day trip
Salcedo114 km NW1 hr 45 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Bella Vista

  1. 1

    Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car136 km north-west of Bella Vista4 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for Monumento a los Héroes de la Restauración.

  2. 2

    San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car67 km east of Bella Vista2 hr 30 min round trip
  3. 3

    La Romana, Dominican Republic

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car103 km east of Bella Vista3 hr 10 min round trip
  4. 4

    San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car18 km west of Bella Vista50 min round trip
  5. 5

    San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car99 km north of Bella Vista3 hr 10 min round trip
  6. 6

    Salvaleón de Higüey, Dominican Republic

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car132 km east of Bella Vista4 hr 10 min round trip
  7. 7

    La Vega, Dominican Republic

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car105 km north-west of Bella Vista3 hr 20 min round trip
  8. 8

    Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car125 km west of Bella Vista3 hr 50 min round trip
  9. 9

    Bonao, Dominican Republic

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car73 km north-west of Bella Vista2 hr 50 min round trip
  10. 10

    San Juan de la Maguana, Dominican Republic

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car140 km west of Bella Vista4 hr 20 min round trip
  11. 11

    Baní, Dominican Republic

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car45 km south-west of Bella Vista1 hr 40 min round trip
  12. 12

    Moca, Dominican Republic

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car121 km north-west of Bella Vista3 hr 50 min round trip
  13. 13

    Azua, Dominican Republic

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car83 km west of Bella Vista2 hr 40 min round trip
  14. 14

    Boca Chica, Dominican Republic

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car36 km east of Bella Vista1 hr 20 min round trip
  15. 15

    Salcedo, Dominican Republic

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car114 km north-west of Bella Vista3 hr 30 min round trip

A sample day trip: Bella Vista to Santiago de los Caballeros

A realistic pace for Santiago de los Caballeros, 136 km from Bella Vista. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Bella Vista
  2. 09:40Arrive in Santiago de los Caballeros (2 hr 10 min drive)
  3. 09:55Monumento a los Héroes de la Restauración
  4. 11:55Lunch
  5. 13:10Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Santiago de los Caballeros
  6. 15:40Head back to Bella Vista
  7. 17:50Home in Bella Vista

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Bella Vista?
The best day trips from Bella Vista are Santiago de los Caballeros, San Pedro de Macorís, La Romana, San Cristóbal, San Francisco de Macorís. The closest is San Cristóbal, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Bella Vista?
San Cristóbal is the closest, 18 km west of Bella Vista, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Bella Vista?
3 places are within about an hour's drive of Bella Vista: San Cristóbal (25 min), Boca Chica (40 min), Baní (50 min).
What is the biggest city near Bella Vista for a day out?
Santiago de los Caballeros is the largest city in day-trip range, 136 km north-west of Bella Vista and about 2 hr 10 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Bella Vista?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is San Juan de la Maguana at 140 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.

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