Two young women, Keila Rodriguez and Alejandra Gil, recount the excursions they have had when traveling in their own Dominican Republic. Keila, who goes by the tag @theadrenalinetraveler and Alejandra who uses @alejateconale, report their travels to some truly interesting spots with varying degrees of difficulty of access.
Beginning their travels in Samaná, the pair reported on what they called the best zipline in the Caribbean, and follow that with a recommendation for the beach at El Valle and then the Lulu Falls. They also make reference to the visit by the humpbacked whales at the beginning of the year.
They then hiked to Fronton Beach where they discovered the only “via ferrata” in the country. This is a protected climbing route up geological structures, in this case cliffs, which can provide a 45-foot leap into the ocean below. This expedition has to be with a guide and organized well before making the trip. They do not recommend walking from Boca del Diablo without some security that should be arranged at the entrance o at the Police station in Las Galeras.
The adventurers then traveled to Montecristi and Puerto Plata on the north. There, they reference the well known Cayo Arena sand key near Punta Rucia. Then they are off to Cabrera, along the North Coast, where they recommend a trip with the children to the Catalina Swimming Pools. Then, a visit to the Cabrera Waterfalls (Saltadero de Cabrera) is described as a unique natural swimming spot.
In the East, there is Cap Cana’s Scape Park, which is highly recommended, especially the Blue Hole, which requires a bit of courage but visitors are rewarded with a dip into some of the clearest waters in the Caribbean.
A surprising spot found by the adventurers is the Magic Mushroom in Moca (el Hongo Magico) that requires a lot of hiking and rope descents. There is also the 45-foot jump at Elena’s Falls, accessible only by pick-up or 4 x 4 vehicle. They recommend an agency with guides and climbing equipment for repelling.
Finally, they mention one of the least known spots, the Cola de Pato, also in Moca, in the community of Juan Lopez, which also requires 4 x 4 to gain access.
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Diario Libre
9 July 2019