I am going to the DR to relax for two weeks and wanted to stay in a town I haven't seen before. I have narrowed it down to Barahona on the southwest coast or Rio San Juan on the north coast. I would be interested in your opinions of these places. (I realize the beach at Barahona has its critics, but more beautiful beaches can be made as a day trip outside of town.)
I am not a nightlife person or boozer and don't care for the "scene" found in "party" tourist towns. But do you think either place has enough interest for more than a day or two? Are there enough in the way of atmospheric or interesting eating places? I speak Spanish, ( as well as English and German) so I don't see any language difficulties.
Thanks for any opinions on these two towns.
I am not a nightlife person or boozer and don't care for the "scene" found in "party" tourist towns. But do you think either place has enough interest for more than a day or two? Are there enough in the way of atmospheric or interesting eating places? I speak Spanish, ( as well as English and German) so I don't see any language difficulties.
Thanks for any opinions on these two towns.