Places to visit near

Mao

Mao is a town in Valverde district, Dominican Republic of about 48,297 people. Within 50 km by road there are 91 places to visit: 5 beaches & coast, 33 churches and 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Pico Diego de Ocampo, Catedral Santiago Apostol and Monumento A Los Héroes de la Restauración.

19.5519° N, 71.0781° WPop. 48,297

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Within 30 km46 places
Within 50 km91
Must-see11
Notable141
Best timeOctober to March

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One day from Mao

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:51 pm

204 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 Mao
  2. Isla Cerro Gordoriver spot · 1 hrs
  3. Monumento A José Francisco Peña Gómezheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Pico Diego de Ocampoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Catedral Santiago Apostolchurch · 30 min
  6. Presa de Monciónlake · 45 min
  7. Back in Mao
Today’s loopMaoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Mao?

Presa de Monción (lake, about 21 km), Monumento A José Francisco Peña Gómez (heritage site, about 21 km), Pico Diego de Ocampo (viewpoint, about 44 km), Iglesia Episcopal Santa Maria Llena de Gracia (church, about 1 km), Parque Amado Franco Bidó (park, about 1 km), Centro de Damas (museum, about 1 km).

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

91 places on Spotwander: 5 beaches & coast, 33 churches, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 forts & heritage, 8 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest beach to Mao?

La Playa de Estero Hondo, about 42 km by road; Playa Punta Rucia (44 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Mao?

Iglesia Episcopal Santa Maria Llena de Gracia, about 1 km by road; Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Mao?

Start in Mao, visit Isla Cerro Gordo, then Monumento A José Francisco Peña Gómez, then Pico Diego de Ocampo, then Catedral Santiago Apostol, then Presa de Monción, and drive back — about 204 km by road in all.