Places to visit near

El Cacao

El Cacao is a town in San Cristóbal district, Dominican Republic of about 1,997 people. Within 50 km by road there are 87 places to visit: 11 forts & heritage, 15 beaches & coast and 3 museums. The must-see places are Cuevas del Pomier, Iglesia de Cristo de Santo Domingo and Ministerios Casa De Zion.

18.5272° N, 70.2959° WPop. 1,997

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Within 30 km43 places
Within 50 km87
Must-see28
Notable159
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from El Cacao

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:05 pm

93 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 El Cacao
  2. Presa de Aguacatelake · 45 min
  3. Mucha Agua Fallswaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  4. Cuevas del Pomiercave · 1 hrs
  5. Loma La Humeadoraviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Presa de Jigüeylake · 45 min
  7. Back in El Cacao
Today’s loopEl CacaoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near El Cacao?

Cuevas del Pomier (cave, about 23 km), Presa de Aguacate (lake, about 5 km), Presa de Jigüey (lake, about 11 km), Mucha Agua Falls (waterfall, about 15 km), Loma La Humeadora (viewpoint, about 16 km), Presa Valdesia (lake, about 19 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of El Cacao?

87 places on Spotwander: 11 forts & heritage, 15 beaches & coast, 3 museums, 18 churches, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest fort to El Cacao?

Fortaleza General Antonio Duvergé, about 28 km by road; El Numero (17.04.1849) (36 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to El Cacao?

Cayo Arena Punta Rusia, about 4 km by road; Las Yayitas (18 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from El Cacao?

Start in El Cacao, visit Presa de Aguacate, then Mucha Agua Falls, then Cuevas del Pomier, then Loma La Humeadora, then Presa de Jigüey, and drive back — about 93 km by road in all.