60 days in Dominican Republic Itinerary

The Dominican city of Pedernales is the capital of the Pedernales Province, in the Dominican Republic. Attractions like Bahia de las Aguilas and Sierra de Bahoruco National Park make great kid-friendly stops. There's more to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Lago Oviedo (Lake Oviedo).

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New York City, USA to Pedernales is an approximately 10-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone difference when traveling from New York City to Pedernales is 1 hour. July in Pedernales sees daily highs of 91°F and lows of 76°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Santo Domingo.

Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, remains the oldest continuously inhabited settlement in the New World.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Zona Colonial and Basilica Cathedral of Santa Maria la Menor. Change things up with these side-trips from Santo Domingo: Scuba & Snorkeling (in Boca Chica), Cuevas del Pomier (in San Cristobal) and Playa Guayacanes (in Guayacanes). Spend the 5th (Mon) among the memorable landscape of The 3 Eyes National Park. There's still lots to do: steep yourself in history at Alcazar de Colon, see the interesting displays at Museo De Las Casas Reales, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at National Aquarium, and admire the natural beauty at National Botanical Garden.

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Traveling by car from Pedernales to Santo Domingo takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus; or do a combination of car and flight. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sun) so you can catch the bus to Isla Saona.

Kick off your visit on the 19th (Mon): step off the mainland to explore Saona Island. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the striking landscape of National Park of the East.

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You can take a bus from Santo Domingo to Isla Saona in 3.5 hours. In July in Isla Saona, expect temperatures between 91°F during the day and 75°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Tue) so you can travel to Punta Cana.

In an area boasting beaches that face both the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, vacations in Punta Cana have been popular with tourists since the early 1970s.

Bring the kids along to Swim with Dolphins and Bavaro Beach. Explore Punta Cana's surroundings by going to Montana Redonda (in Miches), La Romana (Playa Mariposa, Altos de Chavon, &more) and Bayahibe (Playa Bayahibe, Nature & Wildlife Tours, &more). Spend the 22nd (Thu) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. On the 6th (Fri), spend a fun day on foot with Walking tours. There's still lots to do: kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, contemplate the waterfront views at Hoyo Azul, find something for the whole family at Manati Park Bavaro, and relax and rejuvenate at Ocean Adventures Punta Cana.

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Explore your travel options from Isla Saona to Punta Cana with the Route module. Expect a daytime high around 88°F in July, and nighttime lows around 77°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Las Terrenas.

Las Terrenas is a town on the northeast coast of the Dominican Republic, located in the province of Samaná. Kids will appreciate attractions like Playa Rincon and Zipline. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Las Terrenas: Playa Fronton (in Las Galeras), Cruz de la Mision (in Cayo Levantado) and Samana's Picasso: Eusebio dominican paintings (in Santa Barbara de Samana). There's lots more to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Samana Bay, take in the dramatic scenery at Salto El Limon, go for a stroll along the water at Playa El Portillo, and kick back and relax at Playa Bonita.

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You can drive from Punta Cana to Las Terrenas in 4 hours. Other options are to do a combination of flight and car; or take a bus. August in Las Terrenas sees daily highs of 89°F and lows of 78°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Mon) so you can drive to Puerto Plata.

Although out of fashion in the past decades, major revitalization efforts have made a trip to Puerto Plata a growingly popular option for the adventurous travelers.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Ocean World Adventure Park, Puerto Plata and Pico Isabel de Torres. Change things up with these side-trips from Puerto Plata: Cabarete (Cabarete Beach, Encuentro Beach, &more), Santiago de los Caballeros (Centro de Recreo & La Aurora Cigar Factory) and Sosua (Zipline, Beach Alicia, &more). Spend the 19th (Thu) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. There's still lots to do: trot along with Rancho Lorilar, kick back and relax at Cofresi Beach, tour the pleasant surroundings at Golden Beach (Playa Dorada), and wander the wide-open spaces of Lunaberg.

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You can drive from Las Terrenas to Puerto Plata in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 92°F in August, and nighttime lows around 74°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sun) so you can travel back home.