Espaillat
Region: Cibao / Norte · Best season: Todo el año
Tourist sites · Espaillat
A province in the central Cibao with Moca as its capital, a land of coffee, cocoa and tobacco, and the gateway to the waterfalls and ecotourism of Jamao al Norte and the coast of Gaspar Hernández.
Practical guide
Best season
All year; from December to April the weather is drier and more pleasant. For the Jamao al Norte waterfalls it is best to go outside the rainy season; from May to November there is more water but the trail is wetter.
Things to do
- Explore Moca and its Sacred Heart of Jesus cathedral
- Visit the Juan Bosch House Museum
- Coffee and cocoa route through the hills of Espaillat
- Canyoning and swimming at Cola de Pato, in Jamao al Norte
- Day trip to the beaches of Gaspar Hernández
What to pack
How to get there
Espaillat is in the central Cibao, about 30 minutes from Santiago via the Duarte Highway and about 1.5 hours from Santo Domingo. The nearest airport is Cibao International (STI) in Santiago.
Car rental
Rent a car at Cibao airport (STI) or in Santiago. A car is handy to explore Moca, Jamao al Norte and the beaches of Gaspar Hernández; an SUV helps on the rural stretches toward the waterfalls.
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