Just an hour from Santo Domingo, and even closer to Las Americas International Airport (SDQ), the cosmopolitan beach town of Juan Dolio offers an easy and relaxed tropical escape very close to the capital. It is a favorite destination for Dominicans who go there on weekends to rest along the 10 kilometers of white sand beach, which are full of hotels, restaurants, diving centers, bars, as well as a lot of private vacation villas, luxurious developments, and modern apartment complexes.

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Apart from the beautiful Juan Dolio beach, this area offers many attractions. Next to Juan Dolio is Guayacanes, a fishing village, perfect to spend the day on its beach full of boats where you can take a look at the fishing culture of the Dominican Republic.

If you are a surf lover, you can head to Playa Caribe, where its bright blue waves attract the bravest. Golfers will also find a place near Juan Dolio at the Guavaberry and Los Marlins golf courses, and if you want a bit of adventure, head to the Cueva de Llas Maravillas where you will learn more about our first inhabitants, the Tainos, and their pictographs.

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Juan Dolio is also the ideal location for day trips to the cities of