Top Barahona Nature and Wildlife

Enjoy a horseback riding trip into the mountains of Paraiso. Visit small farms where bananas, coffee, cocoa and avocados are grown. Start your day heading to Paraiso, where the horses will be waiting for you. Ascend to the municipality "Villa Nizao", on the way up one encounters small communities of Dominican and Haitian farmers. Almost throughout the whole route panoramic views over the coast of Paraiso can be enjoyed so make sure to take some time to admire the beauties of nature. The path back down leads through the fresh and clear waters of the river “Nizaito” and past a greenhouse where pepper is grown. Take a look into the greenhouse and chat with the farmers.

Discover two magical places in just one day. Covering an area of 1374 km² the Jaragua National Park is the largest national park in the Dominican Republic and convinces with its variety of ecosystems. Both the Oviedo Lagoon as well as the beach of Bahia de las Aguilas can be found here. Drive along the scenic costal road via San Rafael, Paraiso and Los Patos until reaching the Oviedo Lagoon. Go on a trip to the iguana island and enjoy an amazing panoramic view from a scenic outpost. The tour continues with a drive through the national park heading to Cabo Rojo, where a boat awaits you. After a 15-minute ride with the boat you will be reaching the beautiful and isolated Bahía de las Águilas, which is considered to be the most beautiful beach in the country. Lunch will be served at the beach and you have the chance to go swimming or just relax on the beach. Enjoy the pristine white sand of this 8 km long beach.

Enjoy a day at the beach and let your spirits flow, far away from the touristy areas and all the stress. Come and discover the Jaragua National park and Bahia de las Águilas. Drive along a beautiful road with breathtaking views of the small port and fishing village Cabo Rojo. In Las Cuevas you board a boat that takes you on a 15-minute ride to one of the most beautiful natural beaches of the world. The sands of Bahía de las Aguilas is pristine and the bay covers 8 km. Experience an exceptional coastal landscape with crystal clear water shining in shades reaching from turquoise to opal-blue melting into the horizon. Lunch is served at the beach, go swimming or snorkeling and explore this untouched natural paradise.

Explore the amazing cloud forest in the eastern part of Sierra de Bahoruco. A four-wheel-drive takes you up to a scenic outpost, from where you have a wonderful view over the beaches of Paraiso and the river Nizaito. After Lunch and a short walk on the botanical trail, you reach Cachote. Here you meet locals still living in a traditional way, without electricity and light. Spend some time at the community before thereafter the way leads back to the valley, which is well known for its high quality production of oranges, coconuts and mangoes. Get to know local farmers which are more than happy to show you around their farms and learn more about their daily life.

Start your day with a drive along a spectacular costal road heading to Bahoruco. Hidden in the mountains of this secluded area the only Larimar Mine in the world can be found. You have the opportunity to interact with the miners and to have an insight look into the hard work they realize and to take your chance to go on a treasure hunt and search for a Larimar stone by yourself. Afterwards head towards San Rafael where lunch is served in a private home. Enjoy the view through a natural swimming basin before visiting a local Larimar shop. You will be shown, how the stone is processed regularly and also have the opportunity to try it yourself.

Explore the Oviedo Lagoon, one of the biggest treasures of the Jaragua National Park and home to a variety of wildlife. The Lagoon consists of 24 islands of different sizes and vegetation and is considered to be the best place for aquatic bird observation on the island. Discover the beauty of the Oviedo lagoon on a boat ride through this unique ecosystem. Make a stop on one of the many islands, so called Iguana Island, lunch will be served here. Go on a hike across the small island through a somewhat barren landscape where cacti dominate the scenery. Once you arrive on a scenic outpost take some time to appreciate the beautiful view over the lagoon, the Caribbean Sea, the Jaragua national park and the mountains of Bahoruco. On the way back to the hotel you make a stop in Los Patos where you can take a refreshing dip in the river.