Before you go

Your trip to Jarabacoa.

Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.

Jarabacoa – La Vega Destination Jarabacoa and Constanza about 30 km from La Vega

How to get there

Aeropuerto Internacional del Cibao (STI) Santiago de los Caballeros · 55 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

Confirm before purchasing. Cibao airport (STI), in Santiago, is about an hour away. From Santo Domingo it’s about two and a half hours via the Duarte highway to La Vega and then the mountain road; there are direct buses.

How many days

Two days: one for the Jimenoa and Baiguate waterfalls, another for rafting or a horseback ride. The trek to Pico Duarte adds two or three days.

When to go

Year-round, due to the mild climate. From December to April there is less rain and it’s the season for the Pico Duarte trek. From May to October the rivers are fuller for rafting, with afternoon showers.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

There is transport assistance to reach the waterfalls and viewpoints, but there are mototaxis, taxis and organized tours. In the town center, everything is done on foot.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Jarabacoa

Morning
Salto de Jimenoa
Start with the Salto de Jimenoa, descending along walkways and suspension bridges down to the fall.
Afternoon
Salto de Baiguate
In the afternoon, head to the Salto de Baiguate via a short trail through the forest, and swim in the pool if the water is calm.
Late afternoon
Viewpoint and café
At sunset, climb one of the viewpoints on the Jarabacoa road to see the valley and taste the mountain coffee.
Evening
Cool night
At night, have dinner in the town center or in a mountain cabin, with cooler temperatures.

2 days in Jarabacoa

Day 1

Morning
Jimenoa
Walkways and Jimenoa waterfall.
Afternoon
Baiguate
Trail and pool of the Salto de Baiguate.
Late afternoon
Viewpoint
Valley view.
Evening
Centre
Dinner in the town center.

Day 2

Morning
Rafting
Descend the Yaque del Norte river by raft with a local operator.
Afternoon
Lunch
Lunch at one of the valley’s tourist farms.
Late afternoon
Horseback ride
In the afternoon, horseback riding along trails through the pine forests.
Evening
Fireplace
Night in a cabin with a fireplace.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

What to do in Jarabacoa?

Visit the Jimenoa and Baiguate waterfalls, raft down the Yaque del Norte river, go horseback riding, do paragliding and set off for the Pico Duarte trek.

Is Jarabacoa good for children?

Yes, the waterfalls have short trails and the climate is pleasant. Rafting has a minimum age requirement, depending on the operator.

What is the climate like in Jarabacoa?

Mild year-round, with warm days and cool nights.

Is Jarabacoa far from Constanza?

About 45 km via mountain road, a little over an hour by car.

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