The 15 Best Day Trips from Puerto Plata

Nearby Dominican Republic destinations worth a visit - with distance, direction, and what to see.

The best day trips from Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic - 15 nearby places worth a visit, including Santiago de los Caballeros, San Francisco de Macorís, La Vega. Each is within easy reach, with the distance, direction, and what to see so you can plan your days.

  1. 1

    Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic

    Known for Monumento a los Héroes de la Restauración.

    38 km S of Puerto Plata1,200,000 people
  2. 2

    San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic

    72 km SE of Puerto Plata124,763 people
  3. 3

    La Vega, Dominican Republic

    66 km S of Puerto Plata102,426 people
  4. 4

    Bonao, Dominican Republic

    99 km S of Puerto Plata73,269 people
  5. 5

    San Juan de la Maguana, Dominican Republic

    123 km SW of Puerto Plata72,950 people
  6. 6

    Moca, Dominican Republic

    48 km S of Puerto Plata61,834 people
  7. 7

    Azua, Dominican Republic

    149 km S of Puerto Plata59,139 people
  8. 8

    Mao, Dominican Republic

    49 km SW of Puerto Plata48,297 people
  9. 9

    Salcedo, Dominican Republic

    54 km SE of Puerto Plata45,299 people
  10. 10

    Esperanza, Dominican Republic

    39 km SW of Puerto Plata42,169 people
  11. 11

    Cotuí, Dominican Republic

    100 km SE of Puerto Plata41,641 people
  12. 12

    Villa Altagracia, Dominican Republic

    136 km SE of Puerto Plata40,027 people
  13. 13

    Nagua, Dominican Republic

    99 km SE of Puerto Plata33,862 people
  14. 14

    Villa Bisonó, Dominican Republic

    32 km SW of Puerto Plata33,137 people
  15. 15

    Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic

    75 km S of Puerto Plata29,983 people

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Puerto Plata?
Popular day trips from Puerto Plata include Santiago de los Caballeros, San Francisco de Macorís, La Vega, Bonao, San Juan de la Maguana. All are within about 150 km.
How far are day trips from Puerto Plata?
These destinations sit roughly 15-150 km from Puerto Plata. The closest is Villa Bisonó, about 32 km SW.
How do you plan day trips from Puerto Plata?
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