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The 12 Best Day Trips from La Romana

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

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There are 12 good day trips from La Romana, Dominican Republic, led by Santo Domingo, Santo Domingo Oeste, Santo Domingo Este. The closest is Salvaleón de Higüey, about 40 min by car, and 2 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from La Romana at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Santo Domingo98 km W1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Santo Domingo Oeste109 km W1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Santo Domingo Este93 km W1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
San Pedro de Macorís36 km W40 minHalf-day trip
San Cristóbal120 km W1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Salvaleón de Higüey35 km NE40 minHalf-day trip
Punta Cana62 km E1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Bajos de Haina113 km W1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Baní145 km W2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Boca Chica67 km W1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Cotuí143 km NW2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Villa Altagracia130 km W2 hrFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from La Romana

  1. 1

    Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car98 km west of La Romana3 hr round trip

    Known for Patio de Alfredo.

    Also nearby: Bella Vista, Cristo Rey, Villa Francisca.

  2. 2

    Santo Domingo Oeste, Dominican Republic

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car109 km west of La Romana3 hr 20 min round trip
  3. 3

    Santo Domingo Este, Dominican Republic

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car93 km west of La Romana2 hr 50 min round trip
  4. 4

    San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car36 km west of La Romana1 hr 20 min round trip
  5. 5

    San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car120 km west of La Romana3 hr 50 min round trip
  6. 6

    Salvaleón de Higüey, Dominican Republic

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car35 km north-east of La Romana1 hr 20 min round trip
  7. 7

    Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car62 km east of La Romana2 hr 20 min round trip
  8. 8

    Bajos de Haina, Dominican Republic

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car113 km west of La Romana3 hr 30 min round trip
  9. 9

    Baní, Dominican Republic

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car145 km west of La Romana4 hr 30 min round trip
  10. 10

    Boca Chica, Dominican Republic

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car67 km west of La Romana2 hr 30 min round trip
  11. 11

    Cotuí, Dominican Republic

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car143 km north-west of La Romana4 hr 30 min round trip
  12. 12

    Villa Altagracia, Dominican Republic

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car130 km west of La Romana4 hr round trip

A sample day trip: La Romana to Santo Domingo

A realistic pace for Santo Domingo, 98 km from La Romana. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave La Romana
  2. 10:00Arrive in Santo Domingo (1 hr 30 min drive)
  3. 10:15Patio de Alfredo
  4. 12:15Lunch
  5. 13:30Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Santo Domingo
  6. 16:00Head back to La Romana
  7. 17:30Home in La Romana

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from La Romana?
The best day trips from La Romana are Santo Domingo, Santo Domingo Oeste, Santo Domingo Este, San Pedro de Macorís, San Cristóbal. The closest is Salvaleón de Higüey, about 40 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from La Romana?
Salvaleón de Higüey is the closest, 35 km north-east of La Romana, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of La Romana?
2 places are within about an hour's drive of La Romana: Salvaleón de Higüey (40 min), San Pedro de Macorís (40 min).
What is the biggest city near La Romana for a day out?
Santo Domingo is the largest city in day-trip range, 98 km west of La Romana and about 1 hr 30 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from La Romana?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Baní at 145 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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