Things to see and do Barahona

The Malecón is called Enriquillo Avenue here. As with all seashores, it is a place for lovers to take a slow stroll at sunset, while inevitably enjoying the many fried foods and drinks available at the small stalls. Work has been done to renovate the eastern part of the Malecón. Further south, still on Avenida Enriquillo, wealthy families watch over their beautiful houses facing the sea. The beach of Barahona gives on a lagoon not very convenient for the bathe, the water being stagnant there.

Like everywhere else in the Dominican Republic, the central park is the beating heart of the town. A green lung, it is planted with palm trees and framed by pretty and picturesque Victorian-style wooden houses in pastel colours. Perfectly kept, the park has a kiosk(la glorieta), a meeting place for the inhabitants, and many benches to take a pleasant break under the trees. The old post office with its wooden counters is worth a visit, but you'll be lucky if you find any stamps!

Also known as "Go Barahona", the portal of the regional tourist office of the South-West of the Dominican Republic proposes you to discover various paths of the region, but also organized visits, a list of activities in full nature, or councils and proposals on routes which will allow you to discover all the secrets of the local surrounding flora and fauna A great way to discover a unique region!