José del Carmen ramírez National Park

Just like its adjacent Armando Bermúdez National Park, yet less explored, this is one of the country’s first national parks and protected areas. Stretching across three provinces at 764 square kilometers (295 square miles), the park was named after a prominent Dominican general. Flora and fauna abound, from pine and broadleaf forests to cedar trees, […]

Jarabacoa Golf Glub

A pine grove lines the fairways of this golf course in the rolling hills of Jarabacoa. It is the only one of its kind in the Dominican Republic. It is part of the Quintas de Primavera residential development on the outskirts of Jarabacoa. Because of the many changes in elevation, it offers different challenges than […]

Horseback riding

Horseback riding is an intrinsic part of Jarabacoan mountain life. You’ll find numerous places to hop on horseback rides, from organized excursions, to riverside parks where horses graze and wait for their next rider. Ride your way to the area’s popular waterfalls, including Salto de Baiguate and Salto de Jimenoa, or alongside countryside paths and vegetable plantations, and […]

Armando Bermúdez National Park

Established in 1956, the Armando Bermúdez National Park stretches 767 square kilometers (296 square miles), and together with the neighboring José del Carmen Ramírez National Park, boasts the tallest peaks in the Caribbean region, including the mighty Pico Duarte, source of the Yaque del Norte river, as well as several more river sources. The two […]

Barahona shopping

Coffee from Polo, larimar from Paraíso, rocking chairs from La Lista, the fruit preserves and typical dolls made by the Coopdeci women’s cooperative in La Ciénaga. Barahona city market for fresh produce, including the famous Barahona plantains. Barahona caters mainly to domestic travel. The FestiCafé held in Polo in June every year is one great […]

Sailing and fishing in boca chica

Boca Chica is the prime sailing destination for the south of the Dominican Republic. It is home to the Santo Domingo Yacht Club, with its Sailing School that is open to the general public. Calling ahead is recommended to reserve lessons with the instructors since this is a private club. World-class instruction is available all […]

barahona enriquillo costal highway

There’s no drive in the country quite like the one that takes you rolling down the Barahona Enriquillo Coastal Highway, on the way out of Barahona town and along the southwestern coast. The Caribbean Sea sparkles turquoise on your left, while the mountains of Barahona tower on your not-so-distant right. Along the way, you’ll pass […]

casa bonita

This short but scenic zipline adventure takes you right over a pristine river as you glide through tropical forests across 10 strategically placed platforms. Located on the grounds of Casa Bonita Tropical Lodge, it is accessible to the general public. The Canopy Tour ends at the onsite Tanama Eco Spa, where spa treatments are an […]

Café Toral

Hop on Café Toral’s coffee trail or Ruta del Café, a comprehensive hour-long tour of this popular coffee plantation located in the mountains of Polo. You will view the factory’s facilities as well as its outdoor plantation and nursery, as you learn about the various stages of coffee production from tree to cup. Call ahead to […]

catuán wreck

The Catuán sunk on December 12, 2006, down to a depth of about 18 meters (60 feet). The 33-meter (108-foot) tugboat developed into a beautiful marine habitat of coral gardens and large schools of small tropical fish, making it a great spot for advanced divers to explore.