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The 15 Best Day Trips from Santo Domingo

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 Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, led by Santiago de los Caballeros, San Pedro de Macorís, La Romana. The closest is Bajos de Haina, about 25 min by car, and 4 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Santo Domingo at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Santiago de los Caballeros137 km NW2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
San Pedro de Macorís62 km E1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
La Romana98 km E1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
San Cristóbal23 km W35 minHalf-day trip
San Francisco de Macorís99 km N1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Salvaleón de Higüey126 km E2 hrFull-day trip
La Vega107 km NW1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Santa Cruz de Barahona131 km W2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Bonao76 km NW1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
San Juan de la Maguana145 km W2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Bajos de Haina16 km SW25 minHalf-day trip
Baní51 km SW1 hrHalf-day trip
Moca122 km NW1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Azua89 km W1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Boca Chica31 km E35 minHalf-day trip

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

The best day trips from Santo Domingo

  1. 1

    Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car137 km north-west of Santo Domingo4 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 10 min by car62 km east of Santo Domingo2 hr 20 min round trip
  3. 3

    La Romana, Dominican Republic

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car98 km east of Santo Domingo3 hr round trip
  4. 4

    San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car23 km west of Santo Domingo1 hr 10 min round trip
  5. 5

    San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car99 km north of Santo Domingo3 hr 10 min round trip
  6. 6

    Salvaleón de Higüey, Dominican Republic

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car126 km east of Santo Domingo4 hr round trip
  7. 7

    La Vega, Dominican Republic

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car107 km north-west of Santo Domingo3 hr 20 min round trip
  8. 8

    Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car131 km west of Santo Domingo4 hr 10 min round trip
  9. 9

    Bonao, Dominican Republic

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car76 km north-west of Santo Domingo3 hr round trip
  10. 10

    San Juan de la Maguana, Dominican Republic

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car145 km west of Santo Domingo4 hr 30 min round trip
  11. 11

    Bajos de Haina, Dominican Republic

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car16 km south-west of Santo Domingo50 min round trip
  12. 12

    Baní, Dominican Republic

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car51 km south-west of Santo Domingo2 hr round trip
  13. 13

    Moca, Dominican Republic

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car122 km north-west of Santo Domingo3 hr 50 min round trip
  14. 14

    Azua, Dominican Republic

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car89 km west of Santo Domingo2 hr 50 min round trip
  15. 15

    Boca Chica, Dominican Republic

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car31 km east of Santo Domingo1 hr 10 min round trip

A sample day trip: Santo Domingo to Santiago de los Caballeros

A realistic pace for Santiago de los Caballeros, 137 km from Santo Domingo. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Santo Domingo
  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 Santo Domingo
  7. 17:50Home in Santo Domingo

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Santo Domingo?
The best day trips from Santo Domingo are Santiago de los Caballeros, San Pedro de Macorís, La Romana, San Cristóbal, San Francisco de Macorís. The closest is Bajos de Haina, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Santo Domingo?
Bajos de Haina is the closest, 16 km south-west of Santo Domingo, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Santo Domingo?
4 places are within about an hour's drive of Santo Domingo: Bajos de Haina (25 min), San Cristóbal (35 min), Boca Chica (35 min), Baní (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Santo Domingo for a day out?
Santiago de los Caballeros is the largest city in day-trip range, 137 km north-west of Santo Domingo 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 Santo Domingo?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is San Juan de la Maguana 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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