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The easiest excursion into the mountains from Santiago is
San José de las Matas, a sleepy hill station looking out
over the northern Cordillera Central. There's little to do
within town but take a leisurely walk and admire the views;
for one such lookout, take the dirt path behind the post
office, on 30 de Marzo, to a cliff-top park with a
good vantage over the neighboring mountains. Most points of
interest lie a bit outside San José, such as the
Balneario Vidal Pichardo Trail , 10km north at the
confluence of the rivers Anima and Bao, which is ideal for a
day's hike.
If you're arriving from Santiago, it will likely either be
by guagua (hourly; RD$20), or by car - simply head
west on Calle 30 de Marzo, cross the Hermanos Patiño bridge
and continue west for 28km.
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Most visitors choose to make a day trip of the town, but
those looking to stay the night will find a couple of
good hotels, including Hotel Restaurant San José , 30
de Marzo 37 (phone 809/578-8566; up to US$25) with basic
rooms, ceiling fans and hot water. Los Samenes is as
good a place to eat as any, with a great little
restaurant serving typical Dominican platters.
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