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Barahona is an excellent city for adventure in the purest Caribbean style; to see harmony in untamed nature or simply to enter into contact with the customs of a region full of folklore, simple people, with open hearts and honest smiles.

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Ecological Excursions and Routes:

The ecological routes of the south western region are located in the Enriquillo Sub-region, made up of the provinces of Barahona, Bahoruco, Independencia and Pedernales. All buried in the deep south, sharing very similar aspects, but each with its own customs alive, contributing to the cultural wealth of the generous natural resources, marine and mountainous areas of the region; including bays, beaches, islands, lagoons and two important mountain chains.

The name of the Sub-region is in honor of the first hero born in the New World: the Chief, Guarocuya ("cacique"), baptized Enriquillo by the Spaniards.

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Excursions are led by expert bilingual guides (Spanish/English and sometimes French), who know the area and its resources well, and can give out information about the different types of flora and fauna to the tourists.

All-included packages are available at the hotel including roundtrip transport, lunch and camping equipment. There is adventure for all tastes in excursions that explore Barahona: sea, mountain, walking or a combination of all three, so you know the deep South in all aspects.

Long walks: Barahona is perfect for beautiful ecological long walks to enter into contact with pure nature. Between the singing of small birds and the verdure of the mountainous vegetation, you can enjoy the magnificence of life in the tranquillity of the forest.

Camping: Camping in the Bay of Eagles and to marvel at the splendor of the golden dusks and dawns reflected in a crystalline beach setting, is an unforgettable experience. The same goes for spending the night in the Pelempito Hole surrounded by different ecological niches and a large variety of birds, which can into a dream for any lover of biodiversity.

Bird Watching: with 32 of the 37 Dominican endemic species, and hundreds of resident and migratory birds and small birds, the Southwest is the destination in the Caribbean for the appreciation of wild birds.

Boat Trip: Many of the excursions include boat trips to and from the Beata and Alto Velo islands in the province of Pedernales, or to the Bay of Eagles, the Enriquillo Lake and Oviedo Lagoon.

Bike Ride: Barahona is great for bike riding under the pleasant Caribbean climate. Enjoy the silence, in harmony with wild life, admire the countryside and observe the simplicity and happiness of the locals.

Tubing: Join in the exciting adventure of riding on a tube down the river rapids, under the supervision of expert guides to accompany you.
Water sports: Water sports are pefect in the Southwest, although their full potential has not yet been developed. The beach of Bahoruco has waves that are great for surfing, while the coast of Pedernales is one of the best places for diving in the whole Caribbean.

Horse and Buggy Rides: You can go for a ride by the Barahona Malecon along the seafront, definitely for the romantic at heart. You can just listen to the secrets of the fresh sea breeze and feel the beat of the festive atmosphere on the Malecon.

Cultural Activities: The carnivals and patron saint festivities in each community are a colourful showcase of the folklore, letting you get a glimpse of the southern culture from an insider's point of view.

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