Local Area Guide: Things to do / Activities / Attractions
The famous curtain and Las guazaras
Get to know the famous water curtain and the Vista del Yaque Spa (Las guazaras) Jarabacoa. Two very typical and highly visited places, where you can enjoy a delicious swim in the Yaque del Norte River or under the jet of the curtain, or simply enjoy the view and take photos for an unforgettable memory.
Recommendation: Bring your camera to take photos, be ready for an adventure, bring swimwear if you want to swim.
Includes: Double-way transportation, personal guide, entrance fee.
Type of activity: Explorer
How far from city: 17 KM
Estimate time: 3 hours
Recommended age: any
Physical condition: Normal
Excursion Code: EX6
VISIT CAYO ARENA
This is a full day of fun in the sun and on the water. Snorkeling equipment is provided.
The bus will take us to Punta Rucia beach where we will take the speedboat to Isla Paraiso (Cayo Arena). Enjoy time on the island for approximately two and a half hours.
Snacks will be provided on the island such as seasonal fruits. Entrance to the National Park is included with the visit to the mangroves.
After spending time on the island, enjoy a beachside lunch just 60 meters from the ocean. Buffet of rice, green beans, chicken, fish, six varieties of salads. Return to Punta Russia to board the bus to Jarabacoa.
Pick up at your accommodation at 7:15 am.
Return time is around 5 pm.
Type of activity: adventure
How far from city: 151 KM
Excursion Code: EX12
Fourwheels / Buggies/ATV tour ½ day
Adventure with mud and fun! This off-road 4x4 buggy tour will take you through fields, farmland and rivers with incredible views of the mountains and jungle. You can wash off in the warm waters of the river and finish with some snacks, beer or rum cocktail… but only at the end!
Recommendation: Bring your camera to take photos, be ready for an adventure, be prepared to get dirty.
Includes: Double journey transportation, personal guide, buggies 4x4.
Type of activity: Adventure
How far from the city: 3 KM
Estimate time: 2 hours
Recommended age: from 5 to 73 years
Physical condition: Normal
Excursion Code: EX4
Shop or explore Santiago
If you choose to explore: For you adventurers! You will spend an exciting day getting to know the heart of the city with its culture, its beautiful places, its gastronomy, and a lot of other things.
If you choose to go shopping: For you shopaholics! Enjoy a full day of shopping in Santiago. This trip includes some of the best shopping and first-class shopping, as well as a leisurely lunch.
Pick up at the accommodation at 8 am.
Return time around 5 pm.
Type of activity: Explorer
How far from city: 54 KM
Excursion Code: EX13
Horseback riding
Ride along the river through lush vegetation and a tropical environment, a horseback ride is one of the must-do activities for every visitor to Jarabacoa.
Type of activity: adventure
How far from city: 2 KM
Estimate time: 1 hour
Excursion Code: EX11
Jarabacoa City tours ( half day)
If you do not have much time to dedicate a whole day to getting to know our city, nor do you have the required physical conditions; then you can schedule a half-day city tour, which mainly includes the following places to visit:
- Duarte park,
- Cafe Colao,
- Baiguate waterfall
- Jarabacoa Sign and confluencia Park,
- Churches Parishes of Carmen, Mary Help of Christians and Heart of Jesus,
- Walk through the fire station, municipal hospital, national police and town hall.
Recommendation: Bring your camera to take photos, be ready for an adventure, there may be difficult trails that involve climbing steep steps..
Includes: Transportation, typical breakfast, the cost of tickets to the places.
Type of activity: Mixed
Duration: 4 hours
Recommended age: any
Physical condition: Normal
Excursion Code: EX2
Waterfall (Baiguate and Jimenoa)
Nice ecological park and trail. The charming Baiguate waterfall is a beautiful waterfall located in a beautiful canyon, it is a beautiful place to spend a relaxed and refreshing day in Jarabacoa. This waterfall is named after the river that forms it, the Baiguate River.
The Jimenoa waterfall shows to national and foreign tourists one of the most beautiful sights that nature can offer in the Dominican Republic. The waterfall extends over rock formations and at the end there is a beach. You can see the moss on the rocks and the aquatic vegetation, which constitutes a unique spectacle.
The last 100m to access is through a suspension bridge, a structure made of wooden boards and ropes over the Jimenoa River. There is surveillance in the place, since it is a protected area and in some points bathing is not allowed due to the danger it entails.
Recommendation: Bring your camera to take photos, be ready for an adventure, bring swimwear if you want to swim.
Includes: Double-way transportation, personal guide, entrance fee.
Type of activity: Explorer
How far from city: 17 KM
Estimate time: 4 hours
Recommended age: from 0 to 86 years
Physical condition: Normal
Excursion Code: EX7
Cafe Colao Scenic Area
Café Colao is a hotel, bar and restaurant located in Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic. This beautiful place has a swimming pool and rooms decorated in a rustic style with wood and natural materials, which gives the place a cozy and relaxed atmosphere.
The place is recognized for the incredible photos you can take. It has a wide variety of corners and special places where visitors can take photos and remember their visit forever.
It is not only the decoration that attracts attention, but also the traditional elements of Dominican culture that are found in every corner of the restaurant. The coffee makers are an iconic and distinctive element of the place, and can be seen in various areas of the restaurant, adding a traditional and authentic touch to the experience.
Type of activity: Explorer
Estimate time: 1 hour
Excursion Code: EX10
Release your adrenaline by paragliding
Don't worry or be afraid, all pilots have been certified and know the terrain and airflow well. Before takeoff, the pilot will shortly give the necessary explanations to carry out a safe takeoff and landing. Very simple, the pilot raises the paraglider and the only thing the passenger has to do is try to run forward without sitting or jumping. The glider will pick you up and fly away!
- Carry a warm sweater with you. At the takeoff point it can be cold.
- We do not recommend flying with sandals and flip flops.
- When taking off. After the pilot's order we start the race, do not jump until you feel that you have risen from the ground.
- After takeoff, sit in the harness and enjoy your flight.
- During flight, hold the camera in front of you, to the side or at the bottom.
- When you land, keep your feet together and raise your legs. Don't lower your legs before landing.
- You don't need any training to experience tandem flight. A tandem is for anyone, regardless of age or disability. You just need good physical health.
Type of activity: flying adventure
How far from city: 15 KM
Estimate time: 3 horas
Excursion Code: EX9
Jarabacoa City tours (1 day)
Take a village bath with our city tour. Some of the places to visit are:
- Duarte park,
- Cafe Colao,
- La Cortina and Las Guazaras Spa in the Yaque del Norte River (you can bathe for 1 hour),
- The 3 waterfalls (you can bathe in Baiguate and Jimenoa, no more than 1 hour),
- Jarabacoa Sign,
- La Confluencia Spa and La Confluencia Park (you can bathe and take photos for 30 minutes),
- Churches Parishes of Carmen, Mary Help of Christians and Heart of Jesus,
- Walk through the fire station, municipal hospital, national police station, radio station, TV channel, municipal town hall.
Recommendation: Bring your camera to take photos, clothes to swim in and be ready for an adventure, there may be difficult trails that even involve getting your clothes dirty.
Includes: Transportation, breakfast and typical food, also the cost of tickets to the places.
Type of activity: Mixed
Duration: 8 hours
Recommended age: from 10 to 65 years
Physical condition: very good
Excursion Code: EX1
Jarabacoa Sign and the confluencia
These two central and emblematic places in Jarabacoa cannot be missed on any visit to our city. The sign is relatively new and the park where the confluence of the Jimenoa River and the Baiguate River is located has recently been remodeled.
Recommendation: Bring your camera to take photos, be ready for an adventure, bring swimwear if you want to swim.
Includes: Double-way transportation, personal guide, entrance fee.
Type of activity: Explorer
How far from city: 3 KM
Estimate time: 2 hous
Recommended age: any
Physical condition: Normal
Excursion Code: EX5
Rafting Adventure
Maximum adventure and fun for everyone. Get on a raft and enjoy the fresh waters of the Yaque del Norte River, the longest in the Caribbean. Accompanied by professional guides, you will travel through canyons and rapids feeling a rush of adrenaline. You will discover places unknown to most. Action, nature, a once in a lifetime adventure.
Type of activity: Adventure
How far from city: 15 KM
Estimate time: 8 hours
Excursion Code: EX8
Hike to Mogote Mountain
The Mogote is a paradise in the mountains with a spectacular view located in Jarabacoa at about 1,560 meters above sea level that serves as an observer summit for different cities..
Reaching the top of El Mogote, the closest peak to Jarabacoa, is a physically challenging but immersive experience. The three-hour climb will take you to its peak, located at 1,163 meters high, you will walk through thick pine forests and vegetation, as well as steep slopes of rocky land until you reach the top.
Recommendation: Bring a coat, it can be very cold due to the altitude and season, mosquito repellent, bring your camera to take photos, be ready for a mountain adventure, there may be very difficult and inclined trails. Sports clothes and shoes ready to walk for several hours.
Includes: Double-way transportation, personal guide, snack, water, entrance fee.
Type of activity:Trekking
How far from city: 16 KM
Estimate time: 8 hours
Recommended age: From 12 to 65 years
Physical condition: Excellent
Excursion Code: EX3
THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS!
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