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Barahona, Dominican Republic

Barahona, also known as Santa Cruz de Barahona, is the main city of the Barahona Province, in the southwest of the Dominican Republic. It has one of the most active ports in the region, as well as many ecotourism attractions.

Type City

Why go

  • City in the Dominican Republic.
  • Served by Cabo Rojo Airport (CBJ).

History

Barahona, also known as Santa Cruz de Barahona, is the main city of the Barahona Province, in the southwest of the Dominican Republic. It has one of the most active ports in the region, as well as many ecotourism attractions. The city is a centre of sugar and plantain production. Barahona is also known for being the only place where the rare Larimar stone can be found.

Restaurants & places to go

Regional, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Airports

Maria Montez International Airport (BRX) 13 km to the centre
Barahona, 04, DO — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Cabo Rojo Airport (CBJ) 53 km to the centre
Cabo Rojo, 16, DO — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Juancho Enriquillo Airport 36 km to the centre
Barahona, 04, DO
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Azua Airport 59 km to the centre
Azua, 02, DO
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Where to stay

Frente a la Escuela laboral Vocacional, Calle los Maestros #1, Barahona 81000, Dominican Republic · hotelsuiteancla.com
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C. Secundino Gómez 27, Barahona 81000, Dominican Republic · hotel-yamir.de
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Bahoruco (D.M, Carretera Barahona-Paraiso km 16, 81000, Dominican Republic · ecovillacoralgarden.com
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Barahona 81111, Dominican Republic · instagram.com
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C. Luis E. del Monte 64, Barahona 81000, Dominican Republic · hotellahermosabarahona.com
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km 12, Carretera Barahona-Paraiso, Barahona 81000, Dominican Republic · es-es.facebook.com
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3PQF+QQ6, Juan Bosch, Polo 81000, Dominican Republic · vicsempere.wixsite.com
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Rancho Platon, Carretera El Platon Carretera a, Paraíso 81000, Dominican Republic · platondr.com
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Juan Esteban KM 10, Barahona 81000, Dominican Republic · hotelelquemaito.com
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C. San Juan Bosco 7, Barahona 81000, Dominican Republic · instagram.com
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Carretera Barahona-Paraiso KM 9, Barahona 81000, Dominican Republic · hoteldaymondblue.com
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Av. Luis E. del Monte 33, Barahona 81000, Dominican Republic · lorotuerto.com
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Av. Enriquillo esq, Barahona 81003, Dominican Republic · hotelcaribe-do.com
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La Saladilla, Carretera Barahona-Paraiso Km. 2, Barahona 12345, Dominican Republic · hotellasaladilla.com
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Ingenio Barahona, Av. Dr. Joaquín Balaguer 7, Barahona 81000, Dominican Republic · hotellooks.net
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6W26+G68, Barahona 81000, Dominican Republic · instagram.com
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6V9R+J28 Luciano Hernández, Barahona 81000, Dominican Republic · francescarecommends.com
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C. Ntra. Sra. del Rosario 101, Barahona 81000, Dominican Republic · baramarapartahotel.com.do
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9Q7Q+68H, C. hacia el Bo. nuevo uvilla, Uvilla, Dominican Republic · casabonitadr.com
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C. Salome Ureña 34, Barahona 81000, Dominican Republic · hotellagloria.com
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3PJ8+68G, Polo 81500, Dominican Republic
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Polo 81000, Dominican Republic
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18.105554,-71.076147, 81000, Dominican Republic
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4WFJ+P3R, Carretera Barahona-Paraiso, Barahona 81000, Dominican Republic
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5W3R+X86, Carretera Barahona-Paraiso, Barahona 81000, Dominican Republic
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5W3R+X86, Carretera Barahona-Paraiso, Barahona 81000, Dominican Republic
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4W3F+44M, Carretera Barahona-Paraiso, Barahona 81000, Dominican Republic
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Carretera del Sur Km 19, Quita Coraza 81000, Dominican Republic
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C. Duarte 17, Barahona 81000, Dominican Republic
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4W5G+WPP, La Ciénaga 81000, Dominican Republic
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C. José Francisco Peña Gómez 2, Barahona 81000, Dominican Republic
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5WW6+CJ7, Av. Bahía, Barahona 81000, Dominican Republic
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C. Jaime Mota 48, Barahona 81000, Dominican Republic
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5W3R+C25, C. 2ª, Barahona 81000, Dominican Republic · instagram.com
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Playa Las Saladillas, Barahona 81000, Dominican Republic
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6V2W+2QG, Barahona 81000, Dominican Republic
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3V7V+F8V, Antigua Carretera Enriquillo, La Ciénaga 81000, Dominican Republic
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C. Ntra. Sra. del Rosario 23, Barahona 81000, Dominican Republic
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Cabo Rojo Airport (CBJ); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Barahona, Dominican Republic. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.