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The 12 Best Day Trips from Salvaleón de Higüey

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 Salvaleón de Higüey, Dominican Republic, led by Santo Domingo, Santo Domingo Oeste, Santo Domingo Este. The closest is Punta Cana, about 35 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 Salvaleón de Higüey at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Santo Domingo126 km W2 hrFull-day trip
Santo Domingo Oeste137 km W2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Santo Domingo Este121 km W1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
San Pedro de Macorís66 km W1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
La Romana35 km SW40 minHalf-day trip
San Cristóbal149 km W2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Punta Cana32 km E35 minHalf-day trip
Bajos de Haina141 km W2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Boca Chica96 km W1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Guayacanes82 km W1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Hato Mayor del Rey60 km W1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Nagua147 km NW2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight

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

The best day trips from Salvaleón de Higüey

  1. 1

    Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car126 km west of Salvaleón de Higüey4 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 2 hr 10 min by car137 km west of Salvaleón de Higüey4 hr 20 min round trip
  3. 3

    Santo Domingo Este, Dominican Republic

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car121 km west of Salvaleón de Higüey3 hr 50 min round trip
  4. 4

    San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car66 km west of Salvaleón de Higüey2 hr 30 min round trip
  5. 5

    La Romana, Dominican Republic

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car35 km south-west of Salvaleón de Higüey1 hr 20 min round trip
  6. 6

    San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car149 km west of Salvaleón de Higüey4 hr 40 min round trip
  7. 7

    Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car32 km east of Salvaleón de Higüey1 hr 10 min round trip
  8. 8

    Bajos de Haina, Dominican Republic

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car141 km west of Salvaleón de Higüey4 hr 20 min round trip
  9. 9

    Boca Chica, Dominican Republic

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car96 km west of Salvaleón de Higüey3 hr round trip
  10. 10

    Guayacanes, Dominican Republic

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car82 km west of Salvaleón de Higüey2 hr 30 min round trip
  11. 11

    Hato Mayor del Rey, Dominican Republic

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car60 km west of Salvaleón de Higüey2 hr 20 min round trip
  12. 12

    Nagua, Dominican Republic

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car147 km north-west of Salvaleón de Higüey4 hr 40 min round trip

A sample day trip: Salvaleón de Higüey to Santo Domingo

A realistic pace for Santo Domingo, 126 km from Salvaleón de Higüey. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Salvaleón de Higüey
  2. 09:30Arrive in Santo Domingo (2 hr drive)
  3. 09:45Patio de Alfredo
  4. 11:45Lunch
  5. 13:00Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Santo Domingo
  6. 15:30Head back to Salvaleón de Higüey
  7. 17:30Home in Salvaleón de Higüey

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Salvaleón de Higüey?
The best day trips from Salvaleón de Higüey are Santo Domingo, Santo Domingo Oeste, Santo Domingo Este, San Pedro de Macorís, La Romana. The closest is Punta Cana, about 35 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Salvaleón de Higüey?
Punta Cana is the closest, 32 km east of Salvaleón de Higüey, roughly 35 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Salvaleón de Higüey?
2 places are within about an hour's drive of Salvaleón de Higüey: Punta Cana (35 min), La Romana (40 min).
What is the biggest city near Salvaleón de Higüey for a day out?
Santo Domingo is the largest city in day-trip range, 126 km west of Salvaleón de Higüey and about 2 hr by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Salvaleón de Higüey?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is San Cristóbal at 149 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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