Dunas de Bani
Dunas de Bani
4.5
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Relax727902
Cleveland, OH12 contributions
Feb 2023
This was amazing. We walked across the dunes. Yes, it is hot. And the sand is not enough to burn your feet. Go early, take water and wear closed toe shoes. Once you crest that last dune and look out at the untouched beach of the Caribbean, it will take your breath away.
I am so glad we left the busy crowds of Bávaro to explore the Dunes of Bani. Well worth the trip. And we stayed across the street at Sava Salinas. So relaxing and quiet and wonderful.
I am so glad we left the busy crowds of Bávaro to explore the Dunes of Bani. Well worth the trip. And we stayed across the street at Sava Salinas. So relaxing and quiet and wonderful.
Written 10 March 2023
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Muriel A
Teaneck, NJ43 contributions
Sept 2022 • Couples
I never imagined a desert in the Dominican Republic and bam there is one in Bani. This is magnificent in every way. It is very hot and a long walk through the dunes but then you get to the ocean and the view, the experience makes the walk all with it. If your in Bani def go to this wonder.
Written 21 November 2022
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Vielka M
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic223 contributions
Mar 2018 • Family
Our hotel was nice enough to lend us the sandboards. The sand was very hot after mid day. Not even walking with our sandals was bareable. I suggest you use thick soal shoes. It is an amazing experience. Be sure to take enough water. You will end up in kilometers of desert.
Written 10 March 2018
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Andres B
Bogota, Colombia19 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
Dunas de Bani is actually in Salinas, close to a salt mine. It has an amazing combination with a beautiful beach, sand mountains and green trees. Just US$2 to enjoy a great natural park.
Written 27 May 2018
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LarchFoodie
Larchmont, NY1,421 contributions
Jul 2018 • Friends
If near Bani, these Dunas de las Calderas National Monument are worth a visit. Entrance is RD$100 per person ($2 US).
You can walk through the dunes to a beautiful secluded beach area - about 10 minute walk. You can also go sledding down the dunes if you bring a boogie board or equivalent.
Warning - the sand gets very, very hot. You should bring sneakers and/or socks as walking barefoot can burn the bottoms of your feet. Flip-flops didn’t give enough protection from the hot sand.
Beautiful, fun spot!
You can walk through the dunes to a beautiful secluded beach area - about 10 minute walk. You can also go sledding down the dunes if you bring a boogie board or equivalent.
Warning - the sand gets very, very hot. You should bring sneakers and/or socks as walking barefoot can burn the bottoms of your feet. Flip-flops didn’t give enough protection from the hot sand.
Beautiful, fun spot!
Written 3 July 2018
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Jesús Aponte Oviedo
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic300 contributions
Dec 2017 • Family
If you want to feel something unbelieveable in a beautiful place, maybe this could be your place. I dare you to climb this sand mountains to get the beach and enjoy the magnificient about wild life in a beach. It could be awesome. You only have to pay 2$ e/o per entrance and bring a lot of water because of weather. ¿Any question? I'm here to help you.
Written 31 January 2018
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Cavydad
Camarillo, CA2,134 contributions
Sept 2017 • Couples
Another group of sand dunes. I personally collect dunes, be they ergs in the Sahara or sandunes in Death Valley. These are similar to the dunes on the Malibu Coast. Not spectacular, but still fun.
Written 24 November 2017
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Jasir03
Salem, MA8 contributions
Aug 2017 • Friends
The food is great here. A little bit more on the pricer side than what you'd get near or around the hotel.
Written 3 September 2017
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민아 이
37 contributions
Jan 2017
if you chance to visit Bani, you have to visit Dunas! It was amazing natural landscape. it gives you good memory that you can't forget in your life!
Written 18 May 2017
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edhimal
Antwerp295 contributions
Feb 2017 • Solo
I made a short stroll on my own through the Bani Dunes in Las Salinas in the late afternoon. It was nice but I was not impressed. At that moment I was the only visitor. Shot some nice photos and enjoyed the sun.
Written 23 February 2017
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Hi,
I am looking to go sandboarding there as well! Can anyone give me a few tips on how/where to get/rent a coulple of sandboards please? :)
Thanks in advance!
Written 17 March 2021
Maria Pia Alba Ayala
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Se puede hacer camping?
Written 15 September 2019
Dentro de las dunas no oo permiten. Pero hay varios hoteles pequeños cerquita.
Written 16 September 2019
Best way to get there from Santo Domingo. We do not have a car.
Written 13 February 2019
I have been there only by car. I do not believe there is any public transportation but you can call Salinas de hotel they may have access to a shuttle for travelers staying at hotel.
Written 25 June 2019
Die Öffnungszeit ist nicht richtig angegeben, der Wächter ist nur bis 19.00 Uhr da.
Written 30 August 2018
How can i get to Bani from Santo Domingo? i will not have a car. Are there some buses? how much will it cost? - Come si arriva a Banì? non avrò l'auto, quindi dovrò usare i mezzi pubblici. Ci sono autobus che vanno dalla città di Santo Domingo a Banì? Quanto costa? - Thanks! Grazie!
Written 13 March 2016
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