Santa Cruz de Barahona
Dominican Republic · Barahona · 5 m
Description
Santa Cruz de Barahona, often simply called “Barahona”, is a coastal city in the southwest of the Dominican Republic and the main gateway to one of the country’s most diverse and unspoiled regions. Set between the Caribbean Sea and the foothills of the Sierra de Bahoruco, the city is known for its Malecón and its proximity to dramatic coastlines, rivers, mountains, and national parks. The region is the world’s unique source of the sky-blue gemstone Larimar and offers remarkable natural attractions, from freshwater pools and tropical forests to coffee-growing areas and rich birdlife. Barahona is an ideal base for exploring the spectacular coastal road toward Paraíso and Oviedo, as well as the Sierra de Bahoruco and the saltwater Lake Enriquillo.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 5 days (optimal 3 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: January – February
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- San Rafael Beach & Natural Pools
- Los Patos Beach & River
- Sierra de Bahoruco National Park(Day trip)
- Larimar Mine in Las Filipinas(Day trip)
- Lake Enriquillo & Isla Cabritos(Day trip)
- Sierra de Bahoruco Bird Watching(Day trip)
- Cachote Cloud Forest(Day trip)
- Polo Magnético(Day trip)
- Polo Coffee Farms(Day trip)
- Barahona Coastal Road to Paraíso & Enriquillo
- El Quemaito Beach
- Paraíso Beach(Day trip)
- Villa Miriam Natural Pools(Day trip)
- Barahona Malecón
- Barahona Central Park & Cathedral
- Oviedo Lagoon & Jaragua National Park(Day trip)
- Bahía de las Águilas(Day trip)
Getting there
- Airports:
- BRX