We recommend:

• Fried fish served at Doña Luz’s in Paraiso
• A walk on the small malécon
• A swim in the fresh waters of Villa Miriam
• Try a yani-keke (Dominican specialty)

Barahona is a small charming coastal town and a province located in the southwest of the Dominican Republic. It is part of the Enriquillo region, like the neighboring provinces of Pedernales and Bahoruco. Also known as the « Pearl of the South », Barahona province is bathed by the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea.

Barahona is a perfect destination for ecotourism enthusiasts and lovers of pristine beaches. The region offers a wide variety of climates, from the red desert to the Cachote tropical forest where temperatures remain cool all year round. It is also the perfect region if you are looking for a genuinely Dominican atmosphere, away from mass tourism, and if you are ready for an unforgettable cultural and human experience. You will meet local people and get to know their traditions and customs and you will discover some of the local wildlife and natural vegetation.

Barahuco is the least populated region in the area because of its dry climate and arid landscape. The main tourist attraction in the area is Neiba where, in spite of the harsh conditions, locals have managed to grow vines and produce wine.

La Cienaga is a mountain area located on the road to Pedernales. This landscape is dominated by tropical rainforest. The French Embassy in the Dominican Republic has launched a micro-business development program in the region, to give local people the opportunity to start tourist activities. 

Paraiso is a charming and very peaceful little village, in which the main activity seems to be playing dominos and walking on the malecon, the ocean front avenue. Everybody knows everybody in Paraiso. This small village is the starting point of many tours in the region.

A small fishing village in the heart of the Sierra de Barohuco. It lies between the mountain and the sea. The village has typical narrow streets and a small brook called the Sito. Enriquillo boasts a fruit market and a flea market where both Dominican and Haitians come to buy and sell.

In the Barahona province you can find many different hotels: modern comfortable hotels, more rustic rancho-type hotels but also luxury eco lodges like Casa Bonita Lodge. You can also opt for a home stay. DeChepaTravel can help you get the best accommodation option for you.

Barahona is the perfect destination for eco-tourists and nature lovers thanks to its ecological diversity, its exceptional sites and its undeveloped coastline. The many nature-oriented activities available in the area enable you to meet the locals and discover how they live in one of best-preserved and most authentic regions of the Dominican Republic. The most famous tours are :