Gourmet products local specialties and wines Barahona

Horns blaring, scooters whirring, mules braying and merengue chords, raw colors under the hot sun, fried food smells, tropical fruit scents, this is the Caribbean coast in all its splendor, shimmering and turbulent. In addition to the fruits and vegetables that pile up on the ground (come and fill up on bananas!), you will find a whole bunch of sometimes unusual objects along its lively and dusty alleys: kitchen utensils, second-hand clothes, brightly coloured plastic basins..

It's a five-minute walk from the central park to this artisanal pastry shop, which is housed in a small building with an aniseed green façade. Jessica Carolina bakes delicious cream-covered cakes. Birthday cakes and wedding pieces are her speciality. She has built up a solid reputation among the locals. So if you have a sweet tooth, don't hesitate to come and try her creations. Everything is made on the spot.

You can't miss it with its yellow and white façade. Right in the centre of town, this bakery-pastry shop is a great place to get some food if you're feeling hungry or want a snack. There are even a few small tables in the shop where you can sit down, otherwise the Parque Central is only a few steps away. It's not the best bread in the world, but it's good enough to eat on the go. The workers come here to drink their coffee, chat, read the newspaper...