Major city · Dominican Republic
Bonao
Skip Bonao town itself; use it as a transit stop to reach Los Quemados and the waterfalls. One night is enough.
Bonao is a busy, noisy town that serves as the gateway to Los Quemados, a quiet mountain village with waterfalls, streams, and hiking. Most travellers pass through in a day or stay one night to explore the surrounding nature.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- DOP
- Best months
- Dec–Apr (dry season)
- avoid May–Nov (rainy season, roads can be muddy)
- Airports
- SDQ · POP
- Nights
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Bonao911 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Bonao, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Dominican peso (DOP); resorts and tour operators often quote in US dollars.Dominican Republic-wide
- SIM or eSIMClaro and Altice sell prepaid SIMs and eSIMs at the airports and malls; bring your passport.Dominican Republic-wide
- Tap waterDo not drink tap water; buy garrafones (big refillable jugs) or bottled.Dominican Republic-wide
- TippingRestaurants: 10% service already added; 5–10% extra for good service.Dominican Republic-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Dominican Republic-wide
- SafetyBonao is generally safe but use common sense: avoid walking alone at night in isolated areas, secure valuables, and agree on taxi fares upfront.
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- RestroomsIn restaurants and malls; carry tissue.Dominican Republic-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police · 911 fire and ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysLong lunch breaks in small towns; Sunday is quiet.Dominican Republic-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckSDQ Las Américas (Santo Domingo) (About 1.5 h by car; check).
- Getting aroundMotoconchos (motorcycle taxis) are common for short trips; taxis and private drivers for longer distances.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (street stall)DOP 50–100
- BeerBeer (bottle)DOP 80–150
- Metro or bus rideBus Bonao–Santo DomingocheckDOP 400–500
- Budget bedBasic hotel double room, a night, per roomDOP 1,500
- Mid-range bedBasic hotel double room, a night, per roomDOP 2,500
- High-end bedBasic hotel double room, a night, per roomDOP 4,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget DOP 2,000 · Mid DOP 3,500 · High DOP 6,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- SDQ Las Américas (Santo Domingo) (About 1.5 h by car; check) · POP Gregorio Luperón (Puerto Plata) (About 1.5 h by car; check)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Feb
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Mar
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Apr
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
May
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Best: Dec–Apr. Avoid: May–Nov. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C) low), wettest Oct (14 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Bonao: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8 rd
Feb
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7 rd
Mar
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8 rd
Apr
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
9 rd
May
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12 rd
Dec
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Motoconchos (motorcycle taxis) are common for short trips; taxis and private drivers for longer distances. Buses connect Bonao to Santo Domingo and other towns.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Los Quemados
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Motoconcho or taxi from Bonao, about 30 min
Base yourself here for waterfall hikes and river swimming.
Jarabacoa
goDoor to door: About 1 h 15 min
Car or taxi via DR-12, about 1 h
Mountain town with rafting and hiking; see the Jarabacoa guide.
Constanza
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h 45 min
Car via DR-12 and DR-41, about 1.5 h
Mountain valley with cooler climate; road can be winding.
Santo Domingo
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Bus or car via DR-1, about 1.5 h
Zona Colonial and museums; a full day trip.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Bonao town centre
Basic hotels and guesthouses; convenient for bus stops.
Los Quemados
Rural lodges and eco-lodges; quieter, closer to waterfalls.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- DOP 1,500–2,500 excl. bed
- Mid
- DOP 2,500–4,000 excl. bed
- High
- DOP 4,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Basic hotel double room1 × 1 night × DOP 2,500 | DOP 2,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × DOP 3,500 | DOP 7,000 |
| Motoconcho Bonao–Los Quemados (one way)2 × DOP 300 · check | DOP 600 |
| Bus Bonao–Santo Domingo (one way)2 × DOP 400 · check | DOP 800 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × DOP 800 | DOP 1,600 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | DOP 1,250 |
| Trip total≈ DOP 6,880 per person per day, bed included | DOP 13,750 |
2026 estimate in Dominican pesos; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (street stall) | DOP 50–100 |
| Local meal (comida del día) | DOP 200–400 |
| Beer (bottle) | DOP 80–150 |
| Motoconcho ride (short) | DOP 50–100 |
| Bus Bonao–Santo Domingocheck | DOP 400–500 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Rainy season (May–Nov) makes dirt roads slippery; check conditions before heading to Los Quemados.
- Bonao town is noisy and trafficked; not a destination in itself.
- Motoconchos: agree on the fare before riding.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 911
- Fire and ambulance
- 911
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Emergency
- Police911
- Fire and ambulance911
Embassy
Embassies are in Santo Domingo; the US and Canada have consulates there. Check the Dominican Republic visa and entry requirements page.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bonao → Los Quemados (motoconcho): about DOP 300, about 30 min (check)
- Bonao → Santo Domingo (bus): about DOP 400, about 1.5 h (check)
Say or show
- Hola — Hello (oh-lah)
- Gracias — Thank you (grah-see-ahs)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much? (kwahn-toh kweh-stah)
- ¿Dónde está…? — Where is…? (don-deh es-tah)
- La cuenta, por favor — The bill, please (lah kwen-tah por fah-vor)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Bonao. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Dec–Apr (dry season) · avoid May–Nov (rainy season, roads can be muddy) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Los Quemados and key waterfalls with verified access and conditions.
- Eat pages for Bonao town and Los Quemados with last orders.
- Transport pages: bus schedules Bonao–Santo Domingo, motoconcho fares.
Sources
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