Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic - April 2007
From holiday resort to the heart of Hispaniola.
Picasa Photo Album:
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