Jarabacoa
Jarabacoa sits at 500 m in the central highlands, cool enough for pine forest and coffee, and is the base for whitewater rafting on the Yaque del Norte and for climbing Pico Duarte, the highest peak in the Caribbean. Waterfalls and canyoning fill shorter days. Nights are noticeably cooler than the coast.
How long to stay
November to April for dry trails; the peak climb runs year-round.
Typical daily budget
No budget published for this place yet
Best time to go
No seasonal guidance published for Jarabacoa yet
Is Jarabacoa right for your trip?
Based on what this guide covers, not a score. This is what Jarabacoa is known for.
Great for
- Nature
- Solo
Less of a focus
- History & culture
- Food
- Nightlife
- Family
- Couples
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Top things to do
Pico Duarte
Free entry · VerifiedJarabacoa
At 3,101 m the highest mountain in the Caribbean, climbed over two to three days with mandatory guides and mules.
Salto de Jimenoa
Free entry · VerifiedJarabacoa
A waterfall reached by suspension bridges over the river gorge outside Jarabacoa.
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Popular activities
Canyoning in the highlands
Waterfall abseils and jumps in the river gorges.
Pico Duarte trek
Three-day guided climb to the highest point in the Caribbean.
Yaque del Norte rafting
Class II-III rafting on the Caribbean's longest river.