Why Juan Dolio?
Juan Dolio and its neighbor beach town Guayacanes are for those who seek a couples or family restful vacation but like being able to take many excursions. If you are staying in Juan Dolio, you are equidistant from the culture, shopping and dining and nightlife of Santo Domingo, great beaches, scuba diving and other attractions in La Romana, and just half an hour away from busy Boca Chica. The town of Juan Dolio is very long and thin, following the shoreline.
There are only two roads: the highway and a small beach road that connects all the hotels, so you can walk, jog or cycle in safety here. This destination is perfect for those looking for a quiet escape with all the comforts of home. There is nightlife primarily at the hotels but this is not what you would call a “party hearty” destination.

What else is nearby
Almost anywhere you could possibly want to go is accessible from the coastal highway which cuts through the town of Juan Dolio and follows the shoreline. To the immediate east is an extension of Juan Dolio, called Villas Del Mar, where many restaurants and all-inclusive hotels are located.

About 15 minutes further east is the baseball city of San Pedro de Macoris, home town of Sammy Sosa.
Another hour beyond that is the La Romana/Bayahibe area. Going west from Juan Dolio you’ll find the fishing village/beach town of Guayacanes, then the pretty cove-like beach of Playa Caribe, followed by Boca Chica about 20 minutes from Juan Dolio. Santo Domingo is about a 50 minute drive to the west of Juan Dolio.

How to Get There
Most travelers to the Juan Dolio area will arrive at the Las Americas International Airport, a 30 minute drive. However, some flights are now starting to arrive at the new La Romana airport. This airport is just over an hour’s drive from Juan Dolio.

Getting around
Everybody walks in Juan Dolio. The beach road is quiet and has very little traffic. What traffic it does have is slowed down by dozens of very large speed bumps. Good to remember if you ride a bike! Most hotels here have bicycles on loan to guests. Motoconchos is motorcycle taxis also cruise the beach road but we don’t recommend using them or the hotel bicycles on the busy highway. Your hotel can help you get a taxi. Rates are usually posted near the entrance of the hotel.

If you’re on a budget, the public buses or guaguas travel east and west on the highway, passing every few minutes. Just stand anywhere by the side of the road and they’ll stop for you.