Places to visit near

Castillo

Castillo is a town in Duarte district, Dominican Republic of about 6,328 people. Within 50 km by road there are 25 places to visit: 10 beaches & coast, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 2 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Embalse de Hatillo, Bahía Escocesa and Parque Nacional Los Haitises.

19.2082° N, 70.0273° WPop. 6,328

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Within 30 km5 places
Within 50 km25
Must-see12
Notable157
Best timeOctober to March

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One day from Castillo

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:00 pm

180 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 Castillo
  2. Laguna Ojo de Agualake · 45 min
  3. Bahía Escocesabeach · 1.5 hrs
  4. Laguna Guaraguaolake · 45 min
  5. Ciénaga Grandelake · 45 min
  6. Embalse de Hatillolake · 45 min
  7. Back in Castillo
Today’s loopCastilloStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Castillo?

Ciénaga Grande (lake, about 11 km), Embalse de Hatillo (lake, about 38 km), Bahía Escocesa (beach, about 42 km), Laguna Guaraguao (lake, about 24 km), Laguna Ojo de Agua (lake, about 25 km), Reserva Científica Loma Quita Espuela (nature spot, about 26 km).

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

25 places on Spotwander: 10 beaches & coast, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 forts & heritage, 1 waterfall, 1 museum.

Which is the nearest beach to Castillo?

Playa De Los Gringos, about 34 km by road; Playa Poza De Bojolo (34 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Castillo?

Ciénaga Grande, about 11 km by road; Laguna Guaraguao (24 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Castillo?

Start in Castillo, visit Laguna Ojo de Agua, then Bahía Escocesa, then Laguna Guaraguao, then Ciénaga Grande, then Embalse de Hatillo, and drive back — about 180 km by road in all.