Barahona is the largest city in the southwest, a region that few people visit. There isn't a lot of information out there about Barahona for people who do want to enjoy the beauty of the region, like there is for cities like Sosua or Boca Chica. I would like to provide and ask others as well to provide some information they have about the CITY OF BARAHONA (not San Rafael, Casa Bonita, etc.) that could be useful to others while they are here to visit or live.
Here are some of my opinions/insights...
Best place for night-time munchies: Keky Burger on the Malecon, right next to Costa Larimar hotel. It sells killer cheese fries and their own version of tacos, burritos and quesadillas.
Clean, tasty, affordable lunch: Melo's Cafe, half a block up from supermercado Jacabo. Daily special $150, good fresh juices. Get there before 1:30, they run out of food! They have pancakes and french toast for breakfast.
For office supplies, fax, copies, printing: Shadday, up the street from BanReservas. Recently remodeled and has good empanadas at cafeteria.
View of the city: In front of Villa Central (Batey Central), there is a narrow strip of man-made land that sticks out in the harbor. To get there, go down to Malecon and turn left, when you get to the signs that say Batey Central, you go RIGHT through a guarded gated area. Tell them you want to go out there to the beach and they'll let you through. It's a neat place to eat dinner at sunset, bring repellent! Lots of shells and sea glass out there.
Movie rental place: Has original movies in English, though none too recent. It's across from the Santo Domingo guagua station, on the other side of the park in a little plaza.
Nice but expensive dinner with a view: Brisas del Caribe on the Malecon, turn left toward Batey Central.
Best Sandwich and Batida: Fidel's. Located a few blocks up from the street going up the west end of the park, on the other corner of the big Catholic Church. They have tons of sandwiches, even shark and lambi. They will deliver anywhere near the center for 20 pesos. 809-524-1760.
Fruit Stand: Half a block up from Malecon, on the street that runs up the east side of the kiddie park. Run by women's associacions, the freshest pre-cut fruit in town and best price. Grab some to take to the beach before you get on the guagua.
Cheapest Hotel: El Cacique, on the street by the fruit stand. No, it's not the best and they do sometimes charge in 4-hour increments, but it's not bad if you're on a budget.
Here are some of my opinions/insights...
Best place for night-time munchies: Keky Burger on the Malecon, right next to Costa Larimar hotel. It sells killer cheese fries and their own version of tacos, burritos and quesadillas.
Clean, tasty, affordable lunch: Melo's Cafe, half a block up from supermercado Jacabo. Daily special $150, good fresh juices. Get there before 1:30, they run out of food! They have pancakes and french toast for breakfast.
For office supplies, fax, copies, printing: Shadday, up the street from BanReservas. Recently remodeled and has good empanadas at cafeteria.
View of the city: In front of Villa Central (Batey Central), there is a narrow strip of man-made land that sticks out in the harbor. To get there, go down to Malecon and turn left, when you get to the signs that say Batey Central, you go RIGHT through a guarded gated area. Tell them you want to go out there to the beach and they'll let you through. It's a neat place to eat dinner at sunset, bring repellent! Lots of shells and sea glass out there.
Movie rental place: Has original movies in English, though none too recent. It's across from the Santo Domingo guagua station, on the other side of the park in a little plaza.
Nice but expensive dinner with a view: Brisas del Caribe on the Malecon, turn left toward Batey Central.
Best Sandwich and Batida: Fidel's. Located a few blocks up from the street going up the west end of the park, on the other corner of the big Catholic Church. They have tons of sandwiches, even shark and lambi. They will deliver anywhere near the center for 20 pesos. 809-524-1760.
Fruit Stand: Half a block up from Malecon, on the street that runs up the east side of the kiddie park. Run by women's associacions, the freshest pre-cut fruit in town and best price. Grab some to take to the beach before you get on the guagua.
Cheapest Hotel: El Cacique, on the street by the fruit stand. No, it's not the best and they do sometimes charge in 4-hour increments, but it's not bad if you're on a budget.