Boat Tours - Bayahibe

Experience Boat Tours in Bayahibe

Things to do: It’s all about the resorts in this part of the Dominican Republic. A beach to head for is Bayahibe Beach. Popular with a white sandy beach. Another is Playa Dominicus, a public beach which also has visitor amenities. If you have the transport, then head for Cotubanama National Park; it has beaches, caves and some beautiful flora to take in.

Best time to go: The best time to visit Bayahibe is between December and March. You’ll find that the weather is more settled during this time, and slightly cooler. July is the hottest month, but also close to the time when hurricane season begins.

A snorkel with the stingrays: Sounds like an experience worth trying, doesn’t it? A half-day cruise, taking in the coastline and experiencing underwater life. What’s more, it has a glass bottom, so if you don’t fancy a snorkel, you can sit back, watch and enjoy.

• Santo Domingo is the capital of the stunning Dominican Republic, it’s also the oldest European settlement in the Americas, founded by Columbus in 1496.

• Did you know you can defy gravity in Barahona. It’s in the southwestern part of the island, in a town called Polo. Head for the Megnetic Pole (El Polo Magnetico). Stop your car in neutral downhill, and your car will roll up. It’s a gravity hill and an optical illusion. All to do with the shape of the road and landscape. Well worth seeing.

• During winter, the Bay of Samana is home to 2,000 plus giant humpback whales. They stay until March time before heading back into the North Atlantic.