Why go
- Town and municipality in the Dominican Republic.
- Served by Baigua Airport.
History
Bayahíbe is a town in the Dominican Republic, located about 10 miles (16 km) east of La Romana on the shore of the Caribbean Sea with 5,618 inhabitants (2022). Founded as a fishing village in 1874 by Juan Brito and his family, who came from Puerto Rico, the town is now a tourist destination.
Where to stay
Botijuela, Carr. Bayahibe, Bayahíbe 23000, Dominican Republic · instagram.com
Boca de Chavón, 94W5+GV4 Carretera a, Ki-Ra holistic Living, La Romana 23000, Dominican Republic · ki-ra.com
85XG+R69, Av. Fuller, Dominicus 23000, Dominican Republic · bayahibeapartments.staydirectly.com
Higuey 23000, Dominican Republic · iberostar.com
C. los Corales, Dominicus 23000, Dominican Republic · tracadero.com
Boulevard, Dominicus Americanus, Av. La Caoba, Dominicus 22000, Dominican Republic · hyattinclusivecollection.com
Av. Albert Yirardi, Bayahíbe 23000, Dominican Republic · allseasonsbayahibe.com
Playa Bayahibe, La Romana 23101, Dominican Republic · hyattinclusivecollection.com
Los Corales s The Altagracia, Bayahíbe 23000, Dominican Republic · hmhotels.com
C. Tomasa Cedeño 2, Bayahíbe 23000, Dominican Republic · hotelvillaiguanabayahibe.com
Av. La Laguna 10, Dominicus 23000, Dominican Republic · soficueden.com
85WF+99H, Dominicus 23000, Dominican Republic · vivaresortsbywyndham.com
Calle 8 6, Bayahíbe 23000, Dominican Republic · elnavegantebayahibe.my.canva.site
9528+PGJ, Dominicus, Dominican Republic · hotelsoldominicus.com
C. los Corales, Dominicus 02003, Dominican Republic · hmhotels.net
85XC+XPH, Av. Cayuco, Dominicus 23000, Dominican Republic
Carr. Bayahibe 23000, Bayahíbe 23000, Dominican Republic · guaiguibayahibe.com
C. Federico Rijo 62, Bayahíbe 20833, Dominican Republic · martinsrecommendations.com
Care. Principal, Bayahíbe 23000, Dominican Republic · bayahibevillage.com
9596+QV5, Carr. Bayahibe, Bayahíbe 23000, Dominican Republic
Calle la Bahía , 8, Bayahibe 23000, Dominican Republic
85XG+XCJ, Av. Fuller, Dominicus 23000, Dominican Republic
Calle Tamariando Numero 1, Bayahibe, Bayahibe 23000, Dominican Republic
Calle Genova 8, Bayahíbe 23000, Dominican Republic
85MR+GJ6, Carretera a Bayahibe, República Dominicana 23000, Dominican Republic
Casi esquina Juan Brito, Divina Pastora #1, Bayahíbe 23000, Dominican Republic
Av. La Laguna, Dominicus 23000, Dominican Republic
Carr. Bayahibe, Dominicus 23000, Dominican Republic
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95J9+7J3, Carretera Romana, Bayahíbe 23000, Dominican Republic
Av. Fuller, Dominicus 23000, Dominican Republic · losflamencosaparthotel.com
9596+FG2, Calle Principal, Bayahíbe 23000, Dominican Republic
Av. La Laguna, Dominicus 23000, Dominican Republic
85VM+8QX, Boulevard Dominicus Americanus, Bayahibe 11517, Dominican Republic
Restaurants & places to go
American, Restaurant · American restaurant · Calle Tomasa Cedeño · facebook.com
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-13:00, 14:00-23:00 · Calle Juan Brito
Mediterranean, Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-11:00,12:30-16:00, Tu,Th-Su 18:00-22:00 Features: step-free access
Caribbean, Restaurant · Caribbean restaurant
Mexican, Restaurant · Features: step-free access, reservation required
Brazilian, Mexican, Restaurant · Features: takeaway, step-free access
Fish, Restaurant · Fish restaurant
Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant
Barbecue, Restaurant · Barbecue restaurant
Latin American, Restaurant · Latin American restaurant
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
International, Restaurant · International restaurant
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant
Buffet, Restaurant · Buffet restaurant
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · Dominicus, 23000
Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-23:00
Ice Cream · ice cream
Cafe · cafe
Fast Food · fast food · Dominicus, 23000
American, Restaurant · American restaurant
Caribbean, Restaurant · Caribbean restaurant
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant · Dominicus, 23000
Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
International, Restaurant · International restaurant
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo,We,Fr,Sa 18:00-22:00
Cafe · cafe
Fast Food · fast food
Caribbean, Fish, Restaurant · Caribbean/Fish restaurant
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating, step-free access
Cafe · cafe
Fast Food · fast food
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Restaurant · restaurant · Dominicus, 23000
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Airports
Casa De Campo International Airport (LRM) 12 km to the centre
La Romana, 12, DO — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 9 airlines (Blue Panorama Airlines, Air Europa, Air Transat, American Airlines…) · direct flights to 8 destinations incl. Miami, Rome, Halifax, Madrid, Milano… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Serves Santo Domingo (103 km) — the low-cost way in
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 9 airlines, 8 direct destinations
- Blue Panorama Airlines BV (767) · 2 routes: Milano, Rome
- Air Europa UX (A330-300) · 1 route: Madrid
- Air Transat TS (310) · 1 route: Halifax
- American Airlines AA (ERJ-145) · 1 route: Miami*
- Insel Air (7I/INC) (Priv) 7I (M83) · 1 route: Oranjestad
- JetBlue Airways B6 (A320) · 1 route: New York
- Meridiana IG (767) · 1 route: Rome
- Seaborne Airlines BB (Saab 340) · 1 route: San Juan
- US Airways US (ERJ-145) · 1 route: Miami
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Magdalena Cuya Airport 15 km to the centre
La Romana, 12, DO
Baigua Airport 26 km to the centre
Higuey, 11, DO
Getting there by ferry
Puerto de Bayahibe
Ferry terminal · 0.3 km from the centre
Puerto Turístico
Ferry terminal · 14 km from the centre · CR
Bayahibe - Isla Saona
Ferry route
Where things are
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Photographs
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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 Baigua Airport; 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Puerto de Bayahibe, 0.3 km); routes include Bayahibe - Isla Saona.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Bayahibe, Dominican Republic. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
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Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
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Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.
Tours & experiences
Sightseeing