Tours, tickets and day trips in Santo Domingo
The sights with published visitor numbers, the heritage listings, and the towns close enough for a day out.
UNESCO World Heritage in the city: Colonial City of Santo Domingo; Iglesia de Las Mercedes.
Day trips from Santo Domingo
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santo Domingo to San Cristóbal | Dominican Republic | 23 km (15 mi) | about 23 min |
| Santo Domingo to San Pedro de Macorís | Dominican Republic | 62 km (38 mi) | about 1 h |
| Santo Domingo to La Romana | Dominican Republic | 98 km (61 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| Santo Domingo to San Francisco de Macorís | Dominican Republic | 99 km (61 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Santo Domingo to La Vega | Dominican Republic | 107 km (66 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Santo Domingo to Salvaleón de Higüey | Dominican Republic | 126 km (78 mi) | about 2 h 3 min |
| Santo Domingo to Santiago de los Caballeros | Dominican Republic | 137 km (85 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Santo Domingo to Punta Cana | Dominican Republic | 157 km (98 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Santo Domingo to Puerto Plata | Dominican Republic | 169 km (105 mi) | about 2 h 45 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Where to book tours and tickets
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Common questions
Does Santo Domingo have a UNESCO World Heritage site?
Yes: Colonial City of Santo Domingo; Iglesia de Las Mercedes.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.