Things to do & places to visit in Azua Province, Dominican Republic

Azua Province #20 destination in Dominican Republic 2023. The average rating score is 4.02 based on 84 traveler reviews, of 19 attractions. Timezone: America/Santo_Domingo, current date and time: Friday, May 10, 2024, 17:12.

Top things to do (10)

Top places to visit (30 attractions) view more »

5.0 Playa Blanca (12 reviews)
- Beyond beauty
Spent More than 3 hours Beaches

One of the most beautiful beaches of the Dominican Republic! Almost hidden in the Ocoa Bay. To get there you have to pass Monte Rio beach drive about two minutes, turn right, leave your vehicle and take the Playa Blanca trail because there is no road getting close to it. The trail may be tricky and is about 5 minutes walk that older and people with disabilities may want to skip but it is nice. And the reward is a virgin beach. There is no services, neither vendors, music or restaurants that is because you need to plan in advance what you need to bring. Waves are mostly calm and you will find some seaweeds and trash and shoes are optional. Either way, is worth it to spend half day here in relaxation. Highly recommended. See more..
5.0 Enriquillo Statue (4 reviews)
- Azua entrance
Spent < 1 hour Monuments & Statues

This is how the city of Azua welcomes you. Is advice to park by the adjacent Plaza Enriquillo and take photos around. It is safe because there is a city guard always present. The statue has a pond and it is surronded by rock signs with the ancient history of Azua. See more..
5.0 Playa La Uvita (2 reviews)
- Nice beach
Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 2-3 hours Beaches
This is a transition beach between Playa Monte Rio and Playa Blanca. There are some rocks, hard to find one. Is not deep and the temperature is refreshing. Use your water shoes. You can drive right next to beach and bring your food, towel and everything you need really close to you. See more..
5.0 Iglesia Nuestra Señora de los Remedios (2 reviews)
- Great!
Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals

This church is from 1889. Very nice architecture. Is ok to come in and look into the patios. One of the nicest things is the clock, always on time, and how it rings every half hour. See more..
5.0 Plaza Enriquillo (2 reviews)
- Nice pedestrian plaza
Spent < 1 hour Parks

This plaza was relaunched June 2016. Have some exercises machines, benches and a nice atmosphere, mostly when the sun comes down, when people gather for zumba and chat around. There is guard on duty everytime watching both, the plaza and the nearby Enriquillo Statue with the nice fishes pond. See more..
5.0 Ruinas del Ingenio Cepi Cepi (1 review)
- Interersting ancient site
Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Ancient Ruins

The ruins are located in the Francisco Alberto Caamaño Park and are divided in three parts. Several interesting trails connects all the parts. There are many local birds chirping around and while moving from one site to another you may find some iguanas. The location is reachable by car from the main road. Bring water, cameras and confortable shoes. See more..
5.0 Cerros de Agua Caliente (1 review)
- Enjoyable hot spring
Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Hot Springs & Geysers
This is an amazing attraction. Is said to have medicinal properties. The water is between 40 and 50 degrees Celsius (about 104 to 122 Fahrenheit). To get this place you must drive to the ville of Rancheria, then head to the mountains by a dirt road and can be aproached with a regular car, then you must walk withing a kilometer to the hot springs. There are three of them but the less warm one is being used as drinking water for the town. The ville is poorly served and you will need to suply yourself with everything you would need to use, drink and eat before arriving. There is shade around and a nice view. See more..
5.0 Parque Nacional Francisco Alberto Caamano Deno (1 review)
- Taste of wildlife and history
Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours National Parks

This National Park has a great deal of local flora and fauna. Bird watching, visiting ancient ruins, staying in the camping site or exploring the trails with iguanas and springs. It is peaceful place where to stay or visit. Bring your own food and drinks and confortable clothing. See more..
5.0 Parque 19 de Marzo (1 review)
- History remembered
Parks

The park owns an independence time canyon and a monument remembering the heroes of the 19 of march battle. It is central and safe. See more..
5.0 Ruinas del Convento de las Mercedes (1 review)
- Interesting but forgotten
Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent < 1 hour Ancient Ruins

This is a piece of the history of Azua. The entrance may be locked, maybe not. You may want to jump if you are heatlhy enough and see the inside. The walls are from rocks and there is a sign with the description of what once was a convent. See more..
5.0 Playa Blanca (12 reviews)
- Beyond beauty
Spent More than 3 hours Beaches

One of the most beautiful beaches of the Dominican Republic! Almost hidden in the Ocoa Bay. To get there you have to pass Monte Rio beach drive about two minutes, turn right, leave your vehicle and take the Playa Blanca trail because there is no road getting close to it. The trail may be tricky and is about 5 minutes walk that older and people with disabilities may want to skip but it is nice. And the reward is a virgin beach. There is no services, neither vendors, music or restaurants that is because you need to plan in advance what you need to bring. Waves are mostly calm and you will find some seaweeds and trash and shoes are optional. Either way, is worth it to spend half day here in relaxation. Highly recommended. See more..
5.0 Enriquillo Statue (4 reviews)
- Azua entrance
Spent < 1 hour Monuments & Statues

This is how the city of Azua welcomes you. Is advice to park by the adjacent Plaza Enriquillo and take photos around. It is safe because there is a city guard always present. The statue has a pond and it is surronded by rock signs with the ancient history of Azua. See more..
5.0 Playa La Uvita (2 reviews)
- Nice beach
Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 2-3 hours Beaches
This is a transition beach between Playa Monte Rio and Playa Blanca. There are some rocks, hard to find one. Is not deep and the temperature is refreshing. Use your water shoes. You can drive right next to beach and bring your food, towel and everything you need really close to you. See more..
5.0 Iglesia Nuestra Señora de los Remedios (2 reviews)
- Great!
Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals

This church is from 1889. Very nice architecture. Is ok to come in and look into the patios. One of the nicest things is the clock, always on time, and how it rings every half hour. See more..
5.0 Plaza Enriquillo (2 reviews)
- Nice pedestrian plaza
Spent < 1 hour Parks

This plaza was relaunched June 2016. Have some exercises machines, benches and a nice atmosphere, mostly when the sun comes down, when people gather for zumba and chat around. There is guard on duty everytime watching both, the plaza and the nearby Enriquillo Statue with the nice fishes pond. See more..
5.0 Ruinas del Ingenio Cepi Cepi (1 review)
- Interersting ancient site
Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Ancient Ruins

The ruins are located in the Francisco Alberto Caamaño Park and are divided in three parts. Several interesting trails connects all the parts. There are many local birds chirping around and while moving from one site to another you may find some iguanas. The location is reachable by car from the main road. Bring water, cameras and confortable shoes. See more..
5.0 Cerros de Agua Caliente (1 review)
- Enjoyable hot spring
Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Hot Springs & Geysers
This is an amazing attraction. Is said to have medicinal properties. The water is between 40 and 50 degrees Celsius (about 104 to 122 Fahrenheit). To get this place you must drive to the ville of Rancheria, then head to the mountains by a dirt road and can be aproached with a regular car, then you must walk withing a kilometer to the hot springs. There are three of them but the less warm one is being used as drinking water for the town. The ville is poorly served and you will need to suply yourself with everything you would need to use, drink and eat before arriving. There is shade around and a nice view. See more..
5.0 Parque Nacional Francisco Alberto Caamano Deno (1 review)
- Taste of wildlife and history
Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours National Parks

This National Park has a great deal of local flora and fauna. Bird watching, visiting ancient ruins, staying in the camping site or exploring the trails with iguanas and springs. It is peaceful place where to stay or visit. Bring your own food and drinks and confortable clothing. See more..
5.0 Parque 19 de Marzo (1 review)
- History remembered
Parks

The park owns an independence time canyon and a monument remembering the heroes of the 19 of march battle. It is central and safe. See more..
5.0 Ruinas del Convento de las Mercedes (1 review)
- Interesting but forgotten
Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent < 1 hour Ancient Ruins

This is a piece of the history of Azua. The entrance may be locked, maybe not. You may want to jump if you are heatlhy enough and see the inside. The walls are from rocks and there is a sign with the description of what once was a convent. See more..
4.5 La Caobita Beach (6 reviews)
- Wild beauty
Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 2-3 hours Beaches

This beach is almost virgin. There are people coming to clean often. During Holy Week there will be a lot of people and vendors, but most times there will be anyone. There is no noise, no music and no waves. The reef prevents the waves to hits you making the beach a natural pool. There are some areas were is deep, but is mostly just shallow turquoise waters with little fish swimming around and white sands. Yet if this is not enough, there are some keys with dense mangrove forest in front of the beach. See more..
4.5 La Caobita Beach (6 reviews)
- Wild beauty
Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 2-3 hours Beaches

This beach is almost virgin. There are people coming to clean often. During Holy Week there will be a lot of people and vendors, but most times there will be anyone. There is no noise, no music and no waves. The reef prevents the waves to hits you making the beach a natural pool. There are some areas were is deep, but is mostly just shallow turquoise waters with little fish swimming around and white sands. Yet if this is not enough, there are some keys with dense mangrove forest in front of the beach. See more..
4.0 Playa Caracoles (4 reviews)
- Peace
Spent < 1 hour Beaches

This is a peaceful place! With the black sand and no coconuts trees, this is a different beach. Yet the tranquil surroundings, low waves and the beautiful Ocoa Bay view, this is a nice place to spend the day. There are just two gazebos next to the beach and the closest restrooms are located across the street in the nearby businesses. The access road is not smooth but available for cars. Nice experience. See more..
4.0 Playa Caracoles (4 reviews)
- Peace
Spent < 1 hour Beaches

This is a peaceful place! With the black sand and no coconuts trees, this is a different beach. Yet the tranquil surroundings, low waves and the beautiful Ocoa Bay view, this is a nice place to spend the day. There are just two gazebos next to the beach and the closest restrooms are located across the street in the nearby businesses. The access road is not smooth but available for cars. Nice experience. See more..
3.5 OcoaBay (34 reviews)
- Beautiful place!
Friday: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Wineries & Vineyards

It's an up coming place but to spend an afternoon it's an awesome place beautiful scenery and they are well informed in reference to the wines. Buy the Passion Fruit & Mango Wine it's awesome you will want o come for more. . See more..
3.5 Playa Monte Rio (10 reviews)
- Nice black sand beach
Beaches

This is a very nice dark sand beach. It is safe and served by several bed and breakfast and local restaurants. Monte Rio is the closest for Azua's local beachgoers. The seafood is found fresh around because local fishermen serve the area. There are some little rocks in some of the beach locations and some mud can be found after Sandy Storm between the coastline and the restaurants. Tides tend to be low, and wind gust can be a little bit annoying during some early nights. See more..
3.5 OcoaBay (34 reviews)
- Beautiful place!
Friday: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Wineries & Vineyards

It's an up coming place but to spend an afternoon it's an awesome place beautiful scenery and they are well informed in reference to the wines. Buy the Passion Fruit & Mango Wine it's awesome you will want o come for more. . See more..
3.5 Playa Monte Rio (10 reviews)
- Nice black sand beach
Beaches

This is a very nice dark sand beach. It is safe and served by several bed and breakfast and local restaurants. Monte Rio is the closest for Azua's local beachgoers. The seafood is found fresh around because local fishermen serve the area. There are some little rocks in some of the beach locations and some mud can be found after Sandy Storm between the coastline and the restaurants. Tides tend to be low, and wind gust can be a little bit annoying during some early nights. See more..
2.5 Playa Los Negros (2 reviews)
- White sands
Spent 1-2 hours Beaches

This is a white sands not much windy beach. Waves are nice. You can get there through the avenue to Puerto Viejo. Vendors are mostly by season and the beach lacks from services. Nonetheless, there are facilties around in the shops and colmados nearby. See more..
2.5 Playa Los Negros (2 reviews)
- White sands
Spent 1-2 hours Beaches

This is a white sands not much windy beach. Waves are nice. You can get there through the avenue to Puerto Viejo. Vendors are mostly by season and the beach lacks from services. Nonetheless, there are facilties around in the shops and colmados nearby. See more..