Category:

Beach

Golf

Location:

San Pedro de Macoris is located in the east area of the country 65 kilometers from the city of Santo Domingo. The province limits to the north with Hato Mayor and El Seibo, east to La Romana, on the south by the Caribbean Sea and west by the provinces of Santo Domingo and Monte Plata.

About San Pedro de Macorís:

• San Pedro de Macoris has an area of 1,255.46 square kilometers and was declared a province in 1907. It is commonly called only as 'San Pedro'.
• The economy of the province is based on agriculture by all sugar cane mills that are here. Also its economy is based on industries and tourism zones.
• Tourism in San Pedro de Macoris is mostly in the western coastal beaches like Guayacanes and Juan Dolio.
• The main rivers of this province are Soco, Higuamo, Casuí, Brujuelas and the river Cumayasa which may observe during your trip.
• San Pedro de Macoris is the city of Dominican baseball. In this village is the birthplace of important players like Sammy Sosa Baseball. The national games are held in the Stadium “Tetelo Vargas” and the team of San Pedro de Macoris for the winter baseball season is the "Azucareros del Este"
• This province has the East Central University which provides university education to many students from both San Pedro de Macoris and other towns from the East area of the country.

Climate:

It has a tropical climate all year with temperatures between 25 ° C and 29 ° C.

How to get there?

• By air: Through Las Americas International Airport (SDQ) in Santo Domingo.
• By car: Direct access through ‘Autovia del Este’ highway from Santo Domingo heading East. The trip is about 45 minutes to the center of the province.

Attractions:

Cathedral St. Peter the Apostle:

It is a beautiful cathedral built in the nineteenth century and has been rebuilt several times because of hurricanes that have passed through the area. The architect responsible for the work was Antonin Nechodoma, who chose a neo-Gothic and exterior style of the building, and a Romanesque style to the eclectic interior architecture medieval achieving. It’s a choice for lovers of photography.

Malecón San Pedro Macoris:

The famous Malecon is on the street route runs along the Caribbean Sea where you will find numerous cafes, bars, restaurants and street vendors. The beach around is not permissible to bathe, but to feel the Caribbean breeze walking or sitting. The Malecon is the place frequented by tourists and locals during the weekend.

Juan Dolio:

Juan Dolio is located 40 kilometers from the city of Santo Domingo and 20 kilometers from Las Americas International Airport (SDQ). Juan Dolio has access for tourists who want enjoy the 'All Inclusive' resorts or also the public area where visitors spend the day.

The beach is very quiet with white sands and the waves can sometimes be a bit strong according to the weather. It is one of the most visited beaches by people living in the city of Santo Domingo is just 25 minutes away. In the area of Juan Dolio is a boulevard where you can find bars, cafes and restaurants. You can also ride a bike if you wish.

Guayacanes:

It is another public beach access and much visited by residents of Santo Domingo and San Pedro de Macoris. Situated only 25 minutes from Santo Domingo near the beach of Juan Dolio, here you will find many street vendors with traditional fried Dominican Republic food and is chosen by many as the ideal place to spend the day at the beach while playing beach sports, do a barbecue or just to relax.

Cave of Wonders:

The Cave of Wonders is located in the ‘Autovia del Este’ Highway between San Pedro de Macoris and the town of La Romana called Cumayasa. It was opened to public in 2003 and presents several findings of aboriginal Taino time. When visiting the cave, you must do a tour with a guide and inside the cave is not permitted to take photographs. The Caves are open during business hours Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 to 6:00 pm

Golf:

San Pedro de Macoris has several golf courses available for those who love this sport and are also near the city of Santo Domingo. The golf courses of 18 holes are: Los Marlins Golf Course designed by Charles Ankrom, and Guavaberry Golf Course designed by Gary Player.

Tips:

• Wear appropriate clothing for the beach like: swimsuit, hat and sunscreen.
• Ask at restaurants if they serve the famous and delicious ‘Pasteles en Hoja”. San Pedro is the ideal town to taste this Dominican dish.
• Don’t forget you camera.