Baní Sand Dunes
Monumento Natural Dunas de las Calderas
The largest dune system in the Caribbean, with golden dunes that drop straight into a turquoise bay. It's a classic day trip about 1.5 hours from the capital.
The Bani Dunes lie in the Las Calderas Bay of Peravia Province. This nature reserve covers about 20 square kilometers, and its highest dunes rise more than 30 meters. The dune edges meet the Caribbean Sea and mangroves, a combination that is rare among tropical islands. Wooden boardwalks in the reserve lead to dune viewpoints, and admission is small. Visitors often combine the trip with the nearby salt flats, the naval base bay and the mango-growing area of Bani. The dunes are about 70 kilometers from Santo Domingo, so hire a car or drive yourself, and bring plenty of water and sun protection.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Parque Mirador Sur
- National Botanical Garden
- Malecón of Santo Domingo
- Museum of the Dominican Man
- National Palace
- Independence Park & Altar de la Patria
- Calle El Conde
- Mercado Modelo