The Most Spectacular Places To Cycle In The Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic is one of the few Caribbean countries with a landscape suitable for biking. Here you can find the highest mountain ranges in the Caribbean and miles of outback, making it one of the premier cycling destinations in the West Indies. While cycling, you can expect to see some of the greatest views the country has to offer.

Cordillera Central

The Dominican Republic is characterized by an abundance of mountains; it contains the highest mountain ranges of any Caribbean country. Cordillera Central is a mountain range found in western Dominican Republic, just west of the capital Santo Domingo. Duarte Peak rises to 10,417 feet and is the highest peak in the entire West Indies. There are many other great attractions and activities to enjoy in the area in addition to cycling, such as hiking, water sports, outdoor sports, many waterfalls and great night life in Bonao.

Bosque De Los Indios

Higuero Enchanted House

Higuero Enchanted House is a 24km, looping intermediate-level single track. The trail, which has some technical components and a few small hills, makes it a good course for intermediate and more skilled cyclists. It is located in the country’s capital, Santo Domingo, and is another great outdoor experience.

Iguana Mama

Iguana Mama has seven different cycling excursions, with varying levels of difficulty, perfect for cyclists of all skill levels and interests. Iguana Mama consists of many off-road tracks and gives cyclists a great introduction to Dominican culture, geography and ecology. There are restaurants nearby where you can find breakfast, lunch and dinner in between your activities.

Constanza to San Jose de Ocoa (85km)

This is perhaps the most difficult route the country has to offer, but don’t let this discourage you because it’s also one of the most rewarding cycling experiences you will find. This course takes on average about two days. This is no place to get food or water while on the route, and you will pass no other people except at the army barracks in Valle Nuevo, which is approximately at the halfway mark.

In return for enduring these hardships, you will get to see some of the most breathtaking views the country has to offer. If you are attempting this journey, please know that it can be very cold at night in Valle Nuevo, so you will need to pack warm clothes.

landscape with balloons floating in the air

KEEN TO EXPLORE THE WORLD?

Connect with like-minded people on our premium trips curated by local insiders and with care for the world

Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.

Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.

Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.

Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.

We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.