Villas in Juan Dolio

Juan Dolio is a Dominican Republic, Caribbean dream destination perfect for a winter sun getaway and is located in the south of the island of Hispaniola just 26 minutes from the airport. Flight times of just 4.5 hours from Chicago and 3 hours and 45 minutes from New York make this the perfect place to beat the winter blues. With endless miles of dazzling white sand beaches and startlingly turquoise waters this destination is a feast for the eyes and boasts gorgeous, year round tropical sunshine.

Many of the spacious, fully equipped vacation villas in the area are suitable for groups and you are sure to find the perfect size villa to accommodate a group of guests from as few as four to as many as 18. Many of the lovely villas in the area are walking distance to the beach and have a sparkling pool and a private yard with poolside furniture to make the most of your dream vacation stay as well as a barbecue area. Relax by the pool after a day on the beach or a day exploring with a good book and an ice cold aperitif before contemplating dinner!

Juan Dolio is centrally located on the southern shore of The Dominican Republic which gives nature lovers an opportunity for splendid day trips to explore the diverse geography of this exquisitely beautiful Caribbean destination.There is stunning mountain scenery with cascading waterfalls, the desert scrubland of El Morro in the Monte Cristi National Park in the north and there are serene Mangrove lagoons, windswept dunes and rugged cliffs. Combine this with of the most scenic, tropical, gorgeous palm fringed beaches on the planet and you have a dream destination within reach.

If you dream of lazy days soaking up the sun and hours of swimming, bodysurfing, snorkeling, kayaking, surfing, boating, diving or sailing in or on delightfully warm, crystal clear jewel colored water while groves of lanky palms provide shade and delicious seafood eateries are just short hop away for when you start to feel hungry, you will love the beach vibe around Juan Dolio! This area is a fair distance from the extremely popular packed resorts near Punta Cana and offers a much quieter location with plenty of opportunity for rest and relaxation far from the madding crowd. Come and live the paradise dream!

Just 27 minutes by car east of Juan Dolio you will step into an enchanted subterranean wonderland in caverns dating back thousands of years. There are hundreds of incredibly well preserved rock paintings here that were created by the ancient Tano tribe and a magical and fantastical geological wonderland of stalactites and stalagmites. Visitors are taken on a breathtaking guided tour of an expansive cave system with a spectacular illuminated underwater lake that reflects the geological formations of the cave roof.

Playa Ricon, 120 miles north of Juan Dolio is a magical, unspoiled, 3 km stretch of champagne colored soft sand beach far from the resort vibe with translucent aquamarine water with gently lapping waves, lush tropical shoreline vegetation and small local eateries that do great seafood. There are several horseback riding options from the small town of Limon that offer a relaxing 30-60 minute ride up a hill to see the spectacular 170 fit El Limon waterfall that has a spectacular plunge pool perfectly suited to swimming.

The beautiful colonial heritage town of Santo Domingo is located just one hour by car west of Juan Dolio. Santo Domingo’s most romantic and interesting neighborhood called Colonial City was built by Spanish Colonialists. This vibrant part of town is filled with museums, shopping, parks, restaurants and plazas that are lantern lit for a beautiful evening dinner. This gorgeous UNESCO World Heritage Site is the place for fine dining, museums and shopping.

If you want a change from hours on the gorgeous tropical beaches near Juan Dolio, head to Crazy Horse Ranch where you can rent a horse and get taken on a wonderful, off the beaten track horse riding adventure exploring the villages in the vicinity of the beautiful nearby town of San Pedro de Macoris that has a stunning colonial era basilica that looks like it is made of dazzling white sugar! You will have an opportunity to see the local way of life and enjoy a meal in a lovely eatery as well as shop for lovely local items to take home!

If you have always wanted to do a deep sea dive, there are few more beautiful ocean locations for taking the plunge than the warm, turquoise waters of the Caribbean! Ocean Diving located in nearby Boca Chica has years of experience as a dive school and in no time your qualified instructors will have you ready to experience the thrill of exploring a tropical coral reef on a deep sea dive! Ocean Diving also offers spectacular, morning, afternoon or sunset cruises aboard a luxury boat with both swimming and snorkeling options.

San Dolio is a dream location for bodyboarding and for learning to surf. The gorgeous 6 mile stretch of San Dolio beach has consistent swells and breaks and is a wonderful place for beginners to learn to surf. There are surfboard rentals in San Dolio as well as expert one on one surfing instruction. The languid, translucent, aquamarine waters of this incredibly beautiful beach are perfect for lazy kayaking, paddleboarding or bodysurfing. The ocean views are spectacular and the beach sand is deliciously soft and there are gorgeous palm trees that sway in the breeze.

Book a Saona Island beach tour and spend a magical day on a tropical paradise adventure. Get up early and travel by speedboat from Bayahibe to Saona and stop to explore a corner of the fabled Cotubanama National Park before arriving at your destination. Have a beach lunch and stroll around the famous, colorful wooden houses of Mano Juan before heading out on a boat tour of the spectacular mangrove area. There are plenty of opportunities for relaxing on pristine beaches, swimming and seeing gorgeous tropical fish over the course of the day as well as a visit to a sea turtle conservation center!