5 Day Trips from Santo Domingo by Car
Santo Domingo is a great base for exploring. With your car picked up at Las Américas Airport (SDQ), you can combine the city with beaches, nature and towns a short drive away.
1. Boca Chica
About 10 minutes from the airport. Its calm, shallow beach, protected by a reef, is ideal for families. On weekends it fills up with a local vibe.
2. Juan Dolio
A little farther east on the Autopista de Las Américas. Wider, quieter beaches, seafront hotels and restaurants for a long lunch.
3. Los Tres Ojos
Inside the city, in Santo Domingo Este, on the way between the airport and downtown. A park with caves and underground lakes of crystal-clear water. The visit takes just over an hour.
4. The Baní dunes
To the west, a little over an hour away. The Dunas de las Calderas are a striking landscape of sand by the sea. Combine the visit with a stop in Baní to try its famous milk sweets.
5. San Cristóbal and Najayo
Less than an hour west. Beaches such as Najayo and Palenque, popular with Dominican families, with fried-fish stands by the sea.
Tips for leaving the city
- Avoid the morning and afternoon rush hours when you leave and come back.
- Bring cash in pesos for tolls and parking.
- Download offline maps before you set off.
Our AILA counter is open 24 hours and 24/7 roadside assistance is included in your rental: 809-544-7111 (option 3). Pick your dates and book your car.