The Sabana Grande de Boya is a small municipality in the province of Monte Plata. It has a total land area of 535.08 km and a population of 30,085 people.
There is nothing much to see in Sabana Grande town except the warm welcome of the people who are not intimidated to shout "hola" to everyone visiting the place. However, several cities are near Sabana that can be worth of your visit.
There are also no hotels in Sabana Grande de Boya except small inns that are good for an overnight stay. Although small, you can expect to get clean bed and a tidy bathroom. You can also make a stopover in the city and enjoy its neighborhood and the small eateries offering cheap but delicious Dominican republic street food like catibias. This empanadas variety is made of cassava flour with cheese, beef, vegetables and chicken fillings. Another variety is Yaniqueques eaten with salt or catsup. You can enjoy eating these street snacks while having a hearty chat with the locals inside a chimis or food stand selling sandwiches called Chimichurris. However, when served with ice, make sure it is in an ice bag.
There is an airport near the city and cheap flights to Sabana Grande de Boya are directed here. The El Catey International Airport is only 21.7 miles from the city center and Sabana De Mar Airport, which is 28.4 miles from the city center, serves airlines offering cheap flights to Sabana Grande de Boya.
Going to Sabana Grande, you need to take the mini bus or minivan. There is a fixed fee for a fixed distance and you have to pay an additional fee for every kilometer added. Most of the time, the van is packed with passengers and you have to squeeze yourself to get at least a space or if you are lucky a seat. If you are with a group, you can rent a minivan that sits nine passengers and with enough space for your luggage. The city is small and can be explore in one day but the memories you might gather are always bigger and bolder than you can imagine.