<h1>Bayahibe</h1>

Bayahibe is another turistic spot highly visited all year round. It is conveniently located in a very beautiful and magical part of the island next to the beautiful beach of Dominicus. It is an excellent location for family gatherings, scuba divers, golfers, honeymoons, etc. Located just 25 minutes from Casa de Campo (Caribbean's most complete resort), national parks, Altos de Chavon, Saona Island and among other attractions. There are 3 different airports you may choose from to get to this location: Punta Cana International, La Romana or Las Americas. This area offers some of the best scuba diving spots because of its unique coral reef formation diversity. Make sure you take a boat trip to Catalina island where where you can see the best reefs at 20-30 feet and it is amazingly cristal clear. There is excellent visibility around 100 feet deep and great light refraction. The beach in this area is not only known for its amazing snorkeling experience, white sands and beautiful coconut trees but you may be able to take a quick peek at manatees and dolphins.

Bayahibe is farther away from than Boca Chica beach for those who travel from the capital but many people like its location better for being less crowded and more tropical. You have to make it past La Romana (nearest town from Bayahibe population 150,000) as you travel east on the main highway.

My personal favorite attractions are Altos de Chavon and Casa de Campo. I won't say too much about them in an effort to avoid spoiling the best experience of your life. Casa de Campo, hands down, simply is the caribbean's most complete resort. This high quality resort has everything you can think of. From the best golf courses in the islands to the most beautiful villas I've ever seen. This is a huge resort which keeps expanding every year to accommodate for its demand for services and villa purchases from wealthy individuals including celebrities from the entertainment industry. Casa de Campo is so huge that it has its own internal bus transportation system so make sure you ask for maps when you first arrive as a guest.

Altos de Chavos has to be one of the most magical places in the Dominican Republic. It's famous amphitheater holds frequent concerts all year round and has some wild nightlife spots. This village was designed to simulate southern Italy and Spain back in the 15^th century. It has many galleries, craft workshops, quality restaurants and many other different shops within this small village. The place is practically indescribable, you will have to experience its magic yourself.

Saona Island

If you ever make it to this area, make sure you take a boat trip to the Saona Island. You can register for this excursion from your resort or simple head over to the beach and pay on the spot to embark on a thrilling 45 minute ride over to the Saona Island. Try getting on the catamaran instead of the speed boats for a better experience. This small island is about 10 by 2 miles all around and even have a few families living there on the opposite side of the island from where you land. Some other exotic excursions may include horseback riding, fishing (including deep sea fishing), visits to impressive massive caves such as “Cueva Fun Fun” or Cave of Wonders. There are also jeep safaris where you can experience over 500 flora species and over 140 types of birds.