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Las Galeras or Barahona ???
Are you renting a vehicle or taking the bus. There is a bus from Santo Domingo directly to Las Terrenas. It is called Transporte Las Terrenas. Las Galeras is beautiful but it is a long haul and very quiet. When in Las Terrenas go to Playa Coson and Luis'restaurant. It is right on the beach and serves lunch, grilled fish, chicken, lobster in season and salad and french friens. Swim or take a walk while you wait for your meal. This a great beach with some nice waves. A must while in LT.
if you are a poet, or a writer, go to Las Galeras. it must be one of the most tranqil, inspirational spots on earth. it is a hike, yes, but worth every bit of the effort to get there. it does not get better. my favorite spot in this land.
Las Galeras is possibly the most beautiful spots I have yet seen in the DR. Just everything about it is tranquilo. Playa Rincon, Plajita are both must do. And if you stay at the AI there they have one of the nicest beaches anywhere. It is truly a special place. There is a guy on youtube with some good Vids that you should really see. He also did a great job with Las Terrenas. will find the link if you need it . And as you pass through Samana City you could check out Cayo Levantado by boat ( another must do , imo)
I also share the view that Las Galeras is my favorite spot on the whole Samana Peninsula., only thing is I like a whole week there to really decompress properly.
I also share the view that Las Galeras is my favorite spot on the whole Samana Peninsula., only thing is I like a whole week there to really decompress properly.
if the choice is between barahona province and Las Galeras - go to Barahona province.
if the choice is between Las Terrenas and Barahona province - go to Las Terrenas (as it is only 3 days)
if the choice is between Las Terrenas and Barahona province - go to Las Terrenas (as it is only 3 days)
You mean it was piled high with saragosam which made the recent amounts at Bavaro look mild! Very disappointing.
Equally they have ruined the authenticity of the beach by closing down the few local eating places near the river entry at the west end and roped it off. So you go to the east end and have built a restaurant with no character.....sad....not such a nice beach anymore.
For me Las Galleras and Rincon are daytrips from a base in the Las Terrenas area, but that may not be what the OP is after.
Cayo Lavantado is a 'must miss trip' even during whale watching season.
I wonder what the OP wants? The two locations suggest off the beaten track. If that is the case I would lean towards the south west and suggest Casa Bonita, which is a more expensive but regarded highly and if you search out their website and recommendations plus videos you can see why.
I suggest Las Terrenas with a trip to Salto Limon.
Las Galleras is very beautiful, but at this time completely dead in the evening. If you start early in the morning you can make a day trip from LT to Las Galleras.
Barahona itself is not interesting, you have to take the road further down west.
Las Galleras is very beautiful, but at this time completely dead in the evening. If you start early in the morning you can make a day trip from LT to Las Galleras.
Barahona itself is not interesting, you have to take the road further down west.
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you can?t go wrong with that part of the country. i have heard that Enriquillo is awe inspiring.
forget about Lago Enriquillo ! nothing THAT interesting. (unless you like muddy,smelly and salty waters with reptiles around and prehistoric feeling in the air...)
http://dominicanfun.net/photo-gallery/lakes-in-dominican-republic/
instead go to Los Patos, Paraiso and Enriquillo (town)
http://dominicanfun.net/photo-gallery/beaches-in-dominican-republic/
you may also go to bahia de las aguilas - I wasn there, but heard only good stories about it....however, getting there directly to Bahia could be a little tricky as the road is so-so (good car needed for it or motorbike..not sure which is better)
http://dominicanfun.net/photo-gallery/lakes-in-dominican-republic/
instead go to Los Patos, Paraiso and Enriquillo (town)
http://dominicanfun.net/photo-gallery/beaches-in-dominican-republic/
you may also go to bahia de las aguilas - I wasn there, but heard only good stories about it....however, getting there directly to Bahia could be a little tricky as the road is so-so (good car needed for it or motorbike..not sure which is better)
You Have to Stop Here
This car is in neutral.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtOfflQH8xU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxPPAkVfXBA
This car is in neutral.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtOfflQH8xU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxPPAkVfXBA
