Introducing Jarabacoa
Nestled in the low foothills of the mountains at 500m, Jarabacoa likes to call itself the ‘City of Eternal Spring.’ This may be an exaggeration – you can still happily tan poolside if you wish – but in the evenings the climate is noticeably cooler. More importantly, Jarabacoa is the outdoor capital of the interior, a place to go white-water rafting, horseback riding or canyoning, and the base most people use to hike to Pico Duarte.
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There are some excellent-value hotels in Jarabacoa, and a couple of good restaurants. Those wanting to party hearty can join the locals in the many colmados (combination corner store, grocery store and bar) that ring Parque Central, or practice your merengue steps in the handful of nightclubs in town.
Last updated: Sep 25, 2008
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RE: Jarabacoa this fall
by domcom 27 July 2011
Jarabacoa is the Dominican equivalent of a hill station but as Jose says the town is nothing special. It is though the point you can…
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RE: Jarabacoa this fall
by JoseKevo 27 July 2011
Well...Jarabacoa doesn't have the A-1 all-inclusive resorts or attract all the beach people, but it is hardly void of tourism development.…
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Jarabacoa this fall
by dustyfeet011 26 July 2011
Hey all, I'm planning on being in the Dominican Republic for three months this fall, and would love to spend a few weeks in Jarabacoa.…
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