32 days in Dominican Republic Itinerary

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.

Venture out of the city with trips to Sosua (Zipline, Casa de Arte Sosua, &more), Cabarete (Kayak River Adventures & Encuentro Beach) and La Aurora Cigar Factory (in Santiago de los Caballeros). Next up on the itinerary: admire the sheer force of 27 Charcos, see the interesting displays at Dominican Amber Museum, explore by horseback at Rancho Lorilar, and kick back and relax at Golden Beach (Playa Dorada).

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Gothenburg, Sweden to Puerto Plata is an approximately 20.5-hour flight. You'll gain 5 hours traveling from Gothenburg to Puerto Plata due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Gothenburg in December, expect Puerto Plata to be much hotter, temps between 34°C and 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) 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. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Las Terrenas: La Playita Beach (in Las Galeras), Cruz de la Mision (in Cayo Levantado) and Santa Barbara de Samana (Samana's Picasso: Eusebio dominican paintings, Museo de la Ballena, &more). There's much more to do: stroll through Playa Rincon, see Indrinatours Quad, enjoy the sand and surf at Playa Bonita, and go for a stroll along the water at Playa El Portillo.

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You can drive from Puerto Plata to Las Terrenas in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In December, daily temperatures in Las Terrenas can reach 34°C, while at night they dip to 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Sabana de la Mar.

Sabana de la Mar, usually spelled in English as Sabana de la Mar, is a town in the Hato Mayor province of the Dominican Republic.Sabana de la Mar is located in the northeastern of Dominican Republic, on the southern side of Samana Bay. Start off your visit on the 17th (Thu): explore the striking landscape of Los Haitises National Park.

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Traveling by car from Las Terrenas to Sabana de la Mar takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Thu) so you can drive to Santo Domingo.

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

Spend the 21st (Mon) among the memorable landscape of The 3 Eyes National Park. Next up on the itinerary: don't miss a visit to Zona Colonial, explore the ancient world of Monasterio de San Francisco, steep yourself in history at Fortaleza Ozama, and explore the historical opulence of Alcazar de Colon.

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Traveling by car from Sabana de la Mar to Santo Domingo takes 2.5 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Thu) so you can take a bus to Isla Saona.

On the 25th (Fri), step off the mainland to explore Saona Island.

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You can take a bus from Santo Domingo to Isla Saona in 3.5 hours. In December, daily temperatures in Isla Saona can reach 34°C, while at night they dip to 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Fri) to allow enough time to 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.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Punta Cana: La Romana (Altos de Chavon & Teeth Of The Dog) and Bayahibe (Cueva Padre Nuestro, Conquista Park, &more). Spend the 30th (Wed) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. There's still lots to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Bavaro Beach, find something for the whole family at Manati Park Bavaro, relax and rejuvenate at Ocean Adventures Punta Cana, and make a trip to Jesus Maestro Parish.

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Explore your travel options from Isla Saona to Punta Cana with the Route module. December in Punta Cana sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 26°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Wed) so you can travel back home.