If the Dominican Republic has a well-kept secret, the western region of the country is it. If you are an Ecologic tourism lover, or just you just wish to visit the Dominican Republic on a different way, join us in the South West Region of Barahona. Essentially, this region is still an undiscovered territory by many tourists. Today domestic travelers and international connoisseurs of nature are its most frequent visitors. Visitors seeking areas less traveled would be wise to experience this peaceful region before it becomes a popular destination.
Founded in 1802, the region became a recognized fishing town and agricultural city famous for its large plantains and vast collection of coffee and sugar. However, the town itself is not what draws people to this natural environment. Here, spectacular cliffs make the ultimate backdrop to the many secluded beaches and streams. The people of Barahona are warm and inviting and its coastlines are calm and unspoiled.
With our Born to Be Wild 6 Night, 7 day ADVENTURE tour you will discover the 4 National parks around Barahona. These parks are protected and maintained by the Government in order to be kept authentic.
AltGreenGos goal is to access "end of the world" sites that you can only reach by several days' expeditions and consequently support the development of the South West of the island to preserve its natural beauty.
This adventure implies a complete immersion in the nature. For this reason all nights are spent in natural camp sites. All the sites we propose to visit are almost inhabited, far away from civilization and thus ... authentic.
Our guides are born in our region; the meals served are typical from the Caribbean. In each town you will have the possibility to share some moments of the realĀ Dominican country life.
You will discover the beautiful landscape of the mountain chain Sierra de Bahoruco with its amazing primary tropical forest, turning into pine tree forest and cloud forest at 4600 ft above sea level. Your guide will help you to identify orchids, ginger flowers and hundred of other endemic plants. You will certainly enjoy his capacity to communicate with birds such as parrots, hummingbirds, papagayos or the surprising Hilguero which is able to reproduce 9 types of sounds. Out of the 48 endemic species of birds found on Hispaniola island, you can observe 45 in this region.
Beaches along the Barahona-Enriquillo coastal highway include the pebble beaches of Quemaito and San Rafael, with its natural pools that are filled by a tumbling mountain spring.
There is nothing glitzy about the southwest region. Here, locals dwell in the famous tejemani style of houses, built with intertwining sticks and branches. Perhaps it is for the seclusion and slow-pace that visitors are so eager to return. The wealth of Barahona lies not in individual belongings, but the beauty and heart of the people and surroundings.
