Barahona

While this place is often ignored by many other tourist packages due to its distance from all the other tourist attractions in the Dominican Republic, we at Travelshore believe that Barahona must make your top 10 list of places to visit in the Dominican Republic for a true Beyond the Resort experience. 

Often dubbed as the “Pearl of the South”, the remoteness of southwestern regions of the Dominican Republic has many perks: the most biodiverse reserve and parks in the country, surfing beaches drawing athletes in search of their next break, freshwater cascades turned natural recreational swimming parks, birding havens tucked amid mountain ranges, and plantations producing some of the country’s finest coffee.

If you’re looking for the ideal getaway in the Dominican Republic region, Barahona is the perfect haven. The scenic Barahona-Enriquillo Coastal Highway is the perfect meeting point for crystal clear waters on one side and beautiful sights of magnanimous mountain ranges on the other. The greenery from the mountains complements the perfect turquoise blue of the water, giving the visitor a true glimpse of heaven. The locations are ideal for tourists with a love for photography or vlogging. 

On a fun-filled tour of the Barahona province, you can experience nature in all its glory. You can take a wildlife-watching tour in the Sierra de Bahoruco National Park to witness multiple coexisting ecosystems that range from dry forests to cloud–rising over 2,000 meters (7,500 feet) and where unique species make their home. In this province, you can see at least 100 species of birds and over 180 species of orchids.

You can also indulge in amazing adventures like mountain biking, hiking in the forests or chasing after gemstones at the Larimar Mines. For a relaxing night in, you can also chill at one of the local village bars. 

 The overall atmosphere at Barahona will make it quickly become your best Beyond the Resort experience. The Barahona Province is a holistic experience for fun, relaxation and nature-filled experiences for everyone. Located approximately 3 hours west of Santo Domingo, you can take a private or group tour with us to the Barahona province to experiment with out-of-this-world natural sights that will have to come back to the Dominican Republic over and over again!