Monte Llano
town · Dominican Republic
Overview
Set in Dominican Republic, Monte Llano is a town.
It is home to around 19,000 people.
It lies in the northern hemisphere, in North America.
The nearest airport is Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP), about 4 km away.
Key facts
| Country | Dominican Republic |
|---|---|
| Population | 19,029 |
| Timezone | America/Santo_Domingo |
| Nearest airport | Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP), 4 km |
| Currency | DOP |
Where Monte Llano is
Monte Llano sits in Dominican Republic, in the northern part of North America.
Santiago de los Caballeros lies about 33 km to the south, Puerto Plata lies about 11 km to the north-west and La Vega lies about 58 km to the south.
Getting there
Most visitors arrive by air. Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP) is the closest airport, about 4 km from Monte Llano.
Alternative gateways include Cibao International Airport (STI, 37 km); Samaná El Catey International Airport (AZS, 104 km).
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Getting around
It is small enough to walk end to end; a car or taxi helps for anything beyond the centre.
Best time to visit
The climate here is broadly tropical (northern hemisphere): hot for much of the year with a distinct wet season; the cooler, drier window is the most comfortable time to travel.
Reasons to visit
A few reasons Monte Llano is worth your time: a handy base for the surrounding area, with several places within day-trip reach; straightforward access by air through POP.
Day trips & nearby
Monte Llano works well as a base. Within about 61 km you can reach Santiago de los Caballeros (33 km to the south); Puerto Plata (11 km to the north-west); La Vega (58 km to the south); San Francisco de Macorís (61 km to the south-east); Moca (39 km to the south).
Good to know
The currency is the DOP (Peso).
The main language spoken is Spanish.
Clocks run on America/Santo_Domingo time.
Traffic drives on the right.
How long to stay
Plan on 3–5 days here; that suits most visitors on a first trip.
Journeys through here
Where to stay in Monte Llano
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Getting around Monte Llano
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Common questions
- What is the nearest airport to Monte Llano?
- Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP) is the closest airport, about 4 km away.
- When is the best time to visit Monte Llano?
- The drier season is generally the most comfortable time to visit.
- What is near Monte Llano?
- Santiago de los Caballeros is one of the closest places, about 33 km away, with others within day-trip range.
- Which country is Monte Llano in?
- Monte Llano is in Dominican Republic.
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Sources & method
- GeoNames — population · retrieved 2026-09-18
- OurAirports (derived) — nearestAirports · retrieved 2026-09-18
Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.