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The 12 Best Day Trips from San Pedro de Macorís

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 San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic, led by Santo Domingo, Santo Domingo Oeste, Santo Domingo Este. The closest is Boca Chica, 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 San Pedro de Macorís at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Santo Domingo62 km W1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Santo Domingo Oeste73 km W1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Santo Domingo Este57 km W1 hr 5 minFull-day trip
La Romana36 km E40 minHalf-day trip
San Cristóbal84 km W1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
San Francisco de Macorís136 km NW2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Salvaleón de Higüey66 km E1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Punta Cana96 km E1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Bonao128 km NW2 hrFull-day trip
Bajos de Haina77 km W1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Baní110 km W1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Boca Chica31 km W35 minHalf-day trip

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

The best day trips from San Pedro de Macorís

  1. 1

    Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car62 km west of San Pedro de Macorís2 hr 20 min 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 25 min by car73 km west of San Pedro de Macorís2 hr 50 min round trip
  3. 3

    Santo Domingo Este, Dominican Republic

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car57 km west of San Pedro de Macorís2 hr 10 min round trip
  4. 4

    La Romana, Dominican Republic

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car36 km east of San Pedro de Macorís1 hr 20 min round trip
  5. 5

    San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car84 km west of San Pedro de Macorís2 hr 40 min round trip
  6. 6

    San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car136 km north-west of San Pedro de Macorís4 hr 20 min round trip
  7. 7

    Salvaleón de Higüey, Dominican Republic

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car66 km east of San Pedro de Macorís2 hr 30 min round trip
  8. 8

    Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car96 km east of San Pedro de Macorís3 hr round trip
  9. 9

    Bonao, Dominican Republic

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car128 km north-west of San Pedro de Macorís4 hr round trip
  10. 10

    Bajos de Haina, Dominican Republic

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car77 km west of San Pedro de Macorís3 hr round trip
  11. 11

    Baní, Dominican Republic

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car110 km west of San Pedro de Macorís3 hr 30 min round trip
  12. 12

    Boca Chica, Dominican Republic

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car31 km west of San Pedro de Macorís1 hr 10 min round trip

A sample day trip: San Pedro de Macorís to Santo Domingo

A realistic pace for Santo Domingo, 62 km from San Pedro de Macorís. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave San Pedro de Macorís
  2. 09:40Arrive in Santo Domingo (1 hr 10 min drive)
  3. 09:55Patio de Alfredo
  4. 11:55Lunch
  5. 13:10Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Santo Domingo
  6. 15:40Head back to San Pedro de Macorís
  7. 16:50Home in San Pedro de Macorís

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from San Pedro de Macorís?
The best day trips from San Pedro de Macorís are Santo Domingo, Santo Domingo Oeste, Santo Domingo Este, La Romana, San Cristóbal. The closest is Boca Chica, about 35 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from San Pedro de Macorís?
Boca Chica is the closest, 31 km west of San Pedro de Macorís, roughly 35 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of San Pedro de Macorís?
2 places are within about an hour's drive of San Pedro de Macorís: Boca Chica (35 min), La Romana (40 min).
What is the biggest city near San Pedro de Macorís for a day out?
Santo Domingo is the largest city in day-trip range, 62 km west of San Pedro de Macorís and about 1 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 San Pedro de Macorís?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is San Francisco de Macorís at 136 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.

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