Bayahibe Dominican Republic

Bayahibe

Bayahibe Dominican Republic is a small fishing village, in the South-East of the country.

It has an excellent beach and is fast gaining recognition as a growing tourism destination and as an environmental benchmark for the

Dominican Republic and the Caribbean.

Bayahibe Dominican Republic was founded in 1874 by Juan Brito and his family, who came from Puerto Rico.[cont left]

Above: Bayahibe in relation to South-East Dominican Republic

Bayahibe is an indigenous word although it`s meaning is not known for sure. There are however many names that include the tainos word Baya.

"Baya" is the name given to a bivalve mollusk, which like clams are glued to the rocks or roots of mangrove trees. "Hib" is the name that the Indians gave a sort of sieve manufactured from sticks used to sift cassava flour. The below video gives a feel for Bayahibe. [cont below]

Hotels and Resorts

There are several all-inclusive hotels in Bayahibe. Andy Ashcroft [former British Ambassador] has stayed in several of them including the Playa Dominicus Palace and the Oasis Canoa Coral by Hilton.

His personal favourite in Bayahibe Dominican Republic was however the Iberostar Hacienda. He reports that it had a good range buffet meals, excellent restaurants and the rooms were of good quality. Indeed his sister and her family [two boys of 11 and 14yrs] stayed there and were very happy with the

facilities.

I spent 3 weeks at the Catalonia Gran Dominicus which represented excellent value for money and had a great place along the coastline.

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Bayahibe

Casa de Campo

Altos de Chavon interview

Altos de Chavon

Bayahibe Attractions

Bayahibe Golf

Capital of Dominican Republic

Casa de Campo Excursions

Casa de Campo Marina