3-Day Trip Dominican Republic: the Mountains

3-Day Trip Dominican Republic: the Mountains. Enjoy this quick weekend itinerary of the heart of the island.

3-Day Trip Dominican Republic: the Mountains. Enjoy this quick weekend itinerary of the heart of the island.

This is the area where the most extreme adventures of the Caribbean are concentrated and you can closely observe the rural life of the country. Arrive at the airport near Santiago and dedicate a day to the city, not forgetting to admire the Dominican paintings of the Centro León. Visit a factory in tobacco and, if it’s winter, watch a baseball game.

The next day, head to Jarabacoa, from where you can access the two national parks Armando Bermúdez and José del Carmen Ramírez, which together occupy much of the country’s central mountain range, including Pico Duarte. In the afternoon you can see the waterfalls, then spend a day or two rafting, canyoning, and mountain biking, or climbing the Pico Duarte.

3-Day Trip Dominican Republic: the Mountains
THE HEART OF THE ISLAND

In this quick 3-day trip to the mountaintops of the Dominican Republic, we will plan a route of things to see. Enjoy the view!

The standard excursion lasts three days, but with another two days, you can also explore the beautiful Valle del Tétero. Relax in the mountain town of Constanza, easily accessible by car from Jarabacoa, with spectacular views and cool weather. Finally, rent an off-road vehicle to overcome the passes and access remote valleys and waterfalls.

DAY 1 (stay 1 day)
Paragliding: Paragliding is a fun, exciting activity, also known as parapenting which means “to fly”. It’s all about staying in the air as long as possible with colorful gliders, that are used for this sport and are made of lightweight hi-tech material, strong and safe for your experience in the air.

How does paragliding work? You make the take-off by running off a mountain, and within a few seconds you’ll be flying. You’ll be guided by an expert who will take care of the jump, the equipment and the flight, right behind you.

We suggest you book in advance with @hawk.parapente – “Parapente en Jarabacoa”.

DAY 2 (stay 1 day)
Hiking: Hike the tallest mountain in the Caribbean, Pico Duarte. There is a camp base where the hiking starts at about 45 minutes from Jarabacoa (driving). Enjoy some beautiful waterfalls while hiking! Bring a swimsuit just in case.

Recommended: El Salto de Jimenoa is a nice trail, easy to follow, and not too long. It takes you all the way to the waterfall (if you do the paragliding tour the waterfall is visible from the sky. The panorama is incredible!)

DAY 3 (stay 1 day)
Trip to Constanza: plan a picnic in the mountains with the family or your friends. Constanza is the country’s garden, with a wide variety of fields of vegetables–potatoes, cabbage, corn, carrots, and even strawberries.