Bayahibe Pt 1
Bayahibe Pt 2

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.
 

Above: The bay at Bayahibe

Bayahibe Pt 1
Bayahibe Pt 2

Bayahibe Dominican Republic