Places to visit near

Azua

Azua is a town in Azua district, Dominican Republic of about 59,139 people. Within 50 km by road there are 84 places to visit: 27 beaches & coast, 11 hill stations & viewpoints and 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Parque Nacional Valle Nuevo, Alto Bandera and Anacaona National Park.

18.4532° N, 70.7349° WPop. 59,139

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Within 30 km64 places
Within 50 km84
Must-see8
Notable101
Best timeOctober to March

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One day from Azua

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:03 pm

52 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Azua
  2. Laguna La Salinitabeach · 1.5 hrs
  3. Plaaya Caracolesbeach · 1.5 hrs
  4. Bahía de Ocoabeach · 1.5 hrs
  5. Playa del Barcobeach · 1.5 hrs
  6. La Salina de la Vigíalake · 45 min
  7. Back in Azua
Today’s loopAzuaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Azua?

Enriquillo (heritage site, about 1 km), Laguna La Salinita (beach, about 7 km), Tortuguero (beach, about 7 km), Combate Naval de Tortuguero (heritage site, about 7 km), Playa Monte Río (beach, about 7 km), Laguna de Los Flamencos (lake, about 7 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Azua?

84 places on Spotwander: 27 beaches & coast, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 churches, 7 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest beach to Azua?

Palmar De Ocoa, Republica Dominicana, about 1 km by road; Laguna La Salinita (7 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Azua?

La Loma, about 14 km by road; Estacion de Proteccion Parque (19 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Azua?

Start in Azua, visit Laguna La Salinita, then Plaaya Caracoles, then Bahía de Ocoa, then Playa del Barco, then La Salina de la Vigía, and drive back — about 52 km by road in all.