Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic - April 2007


From holiday resort to the heart of Hispaniola.


Picasa Photo Album:
Jarabacoa

Jarabacoa is sometimes called "Switzerland in the tropics". Town in the mountains (800m above sea level), at the foot of Pico Duarte, the highest peak in the Caribbean (3175m). Jarabacoa offers moderate climate and plenty of outdoor activities (rafting, canyoning, hiking... e.g. www.ranchobaiguate.com).


Day 1

Travel Bavaro - Higuey - La Romana - Santo Domingo - La Vega - Jarabacoa

Hotel Gran Jimenoa
www.granjimenoa.com


Day 2

Golfing at Jarabacoa golf course - find more on Pok@Golf

Waterfall - Salto de Jimenoa Dos

Jarabacoa surroundings and town


Day 3

Hotel again

Travel back, passing Santo Domingo