Cities in Dominican Republic
The most important cities in Dominican Republic at a glance – from the bustling metropolis to the charming small town. Each city links to a detailed page with map, attractions and travel tips.
Uvero Alto
Uvero Alto is a laid-back coastal village in northern Punta Cana, appreciated for its wilder beaches, luxury boutique hotels, and peaceful atmosphere.
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Bayahibe
Bayahibe is a picturesque fishing village on the Caribbean Sea, famous as the starting point for excursions to Saona Island and for excellent scuba d…
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Dominicus
Dominicus is a tranquil beach destination on the southeast coast, famous for its pristine white sands and the first Blue Flag beach in the Caribbean.
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Bávaro
Bávaro is the vibrant heart of the Punta Cana region, famous for its miles of white sandy beaches and luxurious all-inclusive resorts.
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Saona Island
A tropical paradise and protected nature reserve, famous for its untouched beaches and shallow natural pools with abundant starfish.
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Sosúa
A crescent-shaped bay on the northern coast known for excellent snorkeling, rich history, and lively nightlife.
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Lake Enriquillo
The largest lake and lowest elevation point in the Caribbean, known for its hypersaline waters and American crocodiles.
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Sosúa-Cabarete coast Playa Grande
An exhilarating stretch of the northern coast, renowned globally for kite surfing, vibrant nightlife, and expansive beaches.
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Miches
An emerging eco-tourism destination known for its pristine beaches, lush mountains, and Laguna Redonda.
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Santa Cruz de El Seibo
One of the oldest cities in the country with a long tradition of bullfighting.
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Moca
Known as 'La Villa Heroica' for its role in Dominican history.
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Las Terrenas
A former fishing village that has become a cosmopolitan tourist center.
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Boca Chica
A popular beach town near Santo Domingo with a large coral reef.
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Esperanza
A city in the northwest known for its agriculture, especially bananas.
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Arenoso
A municipality in Duarte province, known for its extensive rice fields.
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San Francisco de Macorís
An important city in the Cibao Valley, a center for agriculture and commerce.
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Sabana de la Mar
A port town on the Bay of Samaná, gateway to Los Haitises National Park.
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San Pedro de Macorís
Known as 'The Sultana of the East' and the cradle of many baseball players.
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Pueblo Viejo
A municipality in Azua, site of one of the world's largest gold mines.
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Imbert
A town in Puerto Plata province, known for the Damajagua waterfalls.
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Monción
A municipality in Santiago Rodríguez province, known for its dam.
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Altamira
A municipality in Puerto Plata province, known for its lush nature.
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Villa González
A municipality in Santiago province, known for tobacco and cigars.
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San Cristóbal
A historically significant city, birthplace of the dictator Trujillo.
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El Valle
A small town in a valley, surrounded by mountains of the Cordillera Oriental.
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Estebanía
A small municipality in Azua province, known for its agriculture.
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Palenque
A coastal town in San Cristóbal province, known for its beaches.
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Las Matas de Santa Cruz
A municipality in Monte Cristi province, dedicated to agriculture.
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Luperón
A coastal town with a large, protected bay, popular with sailors.
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Tábara Arriba
A municipality in Azua province with a strong agricultural focus.
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Azua de Compostela
One of the oldest cities in the country, founded by Diego Velázquez.
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Castañuelas
A municipality in Monte Cristi province, surrounded by rice fields.
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Cotuí
One of the oldest cities in the Americas, known for its gold mines.
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Villa Vásquez
A town in Monte Cristi province, known for banana plantations.
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Neiba
A city in the Hoya de Enriquillo valley, known for viticulture.
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San José de Ocoa
A mountain town known for its cool climate and agriculture.
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Santo Domingo
The capital and one of the oldest European settlements in the Americas.
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Barahona
A coastal city in the southwest, known as 'The Pearl of the South'.
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Cevicos
A municipality in Sánchez Ramírez province, surrounded by hills.
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San Ignacio de Sabaneta
Capital of the Santiago Rodríguez province in the northwest region.
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Puerto Plata
Northern coastal city with Victorian architecture and a fortress.
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Guayabal
A municipality in Independencia province, surrounded by mountains.
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Higüey
A bustling city in the east, known for the Basílica de Higüey.
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San Gregorio de Nigua
A town in San Cristóbal province with historic sugar mills.
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Santo Domingo Este
One of the largest and most populous municipalities in the country.
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Licey al Medio
A municipality between Santiago and Moca, near the airport.
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Samana
A coastal town in the northeast, ideal for humpback whale watching.
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San Fernando de Monte Cristi
A historic city in the northwest with Victorian architecture.
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Punta Cana
Famous resort town on the eastern tip with endless white beaches.
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Villa Altagracia
A city between Santo Domingo and Bonao, surrounded by hills.
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What are the largest cities in Dominican Republic?
This page lists the most important cities by population – each with its own detail page, map and attractions.
How do I find attractions per city?
Click a city – the detail page lists the top attractions, a map and travel tips.