Barahona
Region: Suroeste · Best season: Todo el año
Tourist sites · Barahona
A coastal and mountain zone in the deep south.
Practical guide
Best season
Year-round; December to April offers less rain for exploring coast and inland. Spring brings lush green vegetation.
Things to do
- Swim at Playa San Rafael and its cool waters
- Tour the southern coast with its caves and cliffs
- Descend to Hoyo del Salto and the San Rafael River
- Rural and mountain tourism in Barahona’s interior
- Explore black-sand beaches and mangroves in the south
What to pack
How to get there
Barahona is about 3 hours from Santo Domingo via the Sánchez Highway (SD-27). The city has its own international airport, María Montez (BRX), just 5 km to the north, although it operates with very limited flights (mostly charter); the main connecting airport remains Las Américas (SDQ) in the capital.
Car rental
Rent a car in Santo Domingo and drive down the Barahona highway. It’s a scenic drive worth taking at your own pace; check road conditions to beaches and caves with your hotel.
Hotels & resorts
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