We are excited to know someone in the central DR who can show us around, introduce to us to some of the locals, and offer us a more authentic travel experience. As you may have gathered from our previous posts from the Dominican Republic , Hispaniola is not a terribly large island, and certainly traveling around the DR portion of it is very manageable in a small amount of time.
It only took us four hours on Caribe Tours which, contrary to what the name might imply, is not a tour bus at all, but actually an inter-provincial express bus [YAY! Unfortunately for us, the inter-province bus system in the DR is laid out in a spoke system from the capital, Santo Domingo. So while the buses are fast and efficient for the most part, Lori and I found it frustrating to efficiently travel from city to city in the north.
Get our latest articles in your inbox, plus subscriber-only travel tips, special promotions, and more! While travel efficiency is not our primary aim, we do appreciate inexpensive means of transport that allow Lori and I to cover greater distances in shorter amounts of time to spend more quality time in fewer, but more diverse, locations during shorter week-long trips like this.
The fastest route brings you two miles above sea level by arriving at Pico Duarte and going through Manabao. The road to Manabao passes by the Jarabacoa River Club, a center that is equipped with giant pools, sports fields and restaurants serving Creole cuisine. On Sundays in Jarabacoa it is tradition to attend the a. You can enjoy of a lot of activities in Jarabacoa like : Rafting Maximum adventure and diversion for everyone.
Hop on a raft and enjoy the cool waters of the Yaque del Norte River, the largest in the Caribbean. In the company of professional guides, you will go through canyons and rapids to the feel of an adrenaline rush.
You will discover places unknown to most. Action, nature, a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. It includes basic training and the essential equipment: A wetsuit - Life saver- Boots - Protective helmet. Breakfast, a snack and lunch are also included. In order to be eligible for the raft ride, you must know how to swim, be over 14 years old and in perfect health and physical condition Canyoning This exciting but risk-free experience begins in the headwaters of the Jimenoa River, the main source of the Yaque del Norte.
You descend through canyons to the Jimenoa Falls, enjoying the crystalline and cool water in natural pools. Come along with us down the riverbed that winds down among the virgin woods of the central mountain chain. In the company of professional guides, you will receive the training necessary to enjoy this challenge to its full extent.
Breakfast and lunch are included. Like rafting, participants must know how to swim, be at least 14 years old and in perfect health and physical condition Waterfalls Let us take you by horse, jeep or Quad-Runner to Baiguate and Jimenoa, two of the main waterfalls in our country. Your visit will include a refreshing dip, a spectacular view, an easy walk down a path bordered by exuberant vegetation, wild fruit and palm trees.
You will see and hear colorful and melodious birds. Don't miss the chance to encounter these two founts of life in our mountains. The municipality stands out as one of the towns with less pollution and better air quality throughout the national territory, as well as being one of the safest places with the lowest crime rate in the Dominican Republic. Jarabacoa [1]. DR Local Wiki Explore. Wiki Content. Explore Wikis Community Central.
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