Beyond Punta Cana: Exploring Dominican Republic's Southwest Coast

FLASHBACK TO PARADISE.⁠ 😍⁠ Most people who visit the Dominican Republic head to Punta Cana and never leave; which is a shame, because Barahona - a remote destination located in the southwestern part of the Dominican Republic - is a gem.⁠ 🏝️⁠ Along with great accommodations (like @casabonitadr pictured here), biodiverse reserves, delicious locally-grown coffee, and incredible surfing beaches, you can do one of my all-time favorite hikes to La Plaza, which introduces you to idyllic waters, beautiful waterfalls, and maze-like stone grottos.⁠ 🦜⁠ From Barahona, I recommend continuing your journey the southwest coast to enjoy experiences like:⁠ 👇⁠ Driving along the scenic Larimar Coast (known for the namesake healing gem)⁠ 💎⁠ Boating around the Oviedo Lagoon and Wildlife Sanctuary (a UNESCO-listed Biosphere Reserve)⁠ 🚣‍♀️⁠ Camping on the beach at @ecodelmar (which offers an easy day trip to the stunning Bahia de las Aguilas)⁠ 🌊⁠ Spending time in the jungle at the eco-friendly @platonecolodge (which is also home to a terrifying but fun waterslide)⁠ 🦁⁠ Going wine tasting in Cabarete at @ocoabaywines (touted as the Caribbean’s first wine resort)⁠ 🍷⁠ Save this epic @DominicanRepublic itinerary for when it's safe to travel again! 🌎 #BeyondTheGuidebook ⁠ ___⁠ *⁠ *⁠ *⁠ #dominicanrepúblic #dominicanrepublic🇩🇴 #barahona #barahonacity #caribbeantravel #visitdominicanrepublic #islandtravel ⁠#triptoparadise #sunrise_sunset #sunrise_and_sunset #sunriselover #sunrise_shotz #femaletravelbloggers #femaletravelblogger #femaletravelinspo #femaletraveller #solofemaletravel #solofemaletraveler #besttraveldestinations⁠