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- Don’t forget to pack a swimsuit, beach towel, and reef-safe sunscreen for your trip to Bayahibe.
- Most businesses in Bayahibe do not accept credit cards. You can pull out cash from the ATMs at the town’s bank near Hotel Villa Iguana.
- The town makes an excellent base for exploring National Park of the East (Parque Nacional del Este).
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There are plenty of ways to experience Bayahibe. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:
It’s free to visit Bayahibe, as it’s a resort town on the Caribbean island of the Dominican Republic. However, there are plenty of tours that can help you access the beaches and coral reefs that the area is famous for. Sailing and snorkel tours cost from US$60, while electric bike tours start at US$75.
Yes, Bayahibe is worth visiting. It's a favorite among travelers seeking a calmer, quieter alternative to Punta Cana, as it boasts Blue Flag-listed beaches and an atmosphere more akin to a fishing village. It's also a jumping-off point for the famous Saona Island, an uninhabited and protected natural reserve.
Per one customer who booked the 6 Hour Private Saona Island Tour with Snorkeling, "Would highly recommend this experience. Had a great day out on the water and visiting the island, especially Mano Juan. The captain and crew are amazing. Will be back again."
Bayahibe is known for being a resort town with some of the best scuba diving in the Dominican Republic thanks to reefs not far from town. It’s also known for being a jumping-off point to visit Cotubanamá National Park and islands off the south coast of the Dominican Republic.
Many of the main activities that visitors can enjoy in Bayahibe are suitable for families with kids. Besides going to the beach and swimming, other family-friendly activities include snorkeling from catamarans to see the local reefs and marine life, as well as riding e-bikes through Cotubanamá National Park.
Yes, taking day trips to visit nearby islands from Bayahibe is a popular thing to do among tourists. Day trips from Bayahibe to Saona Island and Catalina Island are easy to do and typically include sailing to the island by catamaran, swimming or snorkeling, and free time at a beach.
Besides its beaches, Bayahibe has a variety of attractions near it for tourists to visit. Altos de Chavón, just outside La Romana, has been built as a replica village with a medieval look and hosts a regional archaeological museum. There are also several caves nearby, including Cueva Padre Nuestro and Cueva del Puente.
While the weather in Bayahibe mostly stays consistent year-round, the best time to visit is between December and March. This is the dry season for the Dominican Republic, meaning less rain and lower humidity. To avoid the high-season crowds, come in April or May before the weather turns wet.
You can book a variety of tours or a private speedboat to get to Saona Island from Bayahibe for the day. Most visitors to Saona Island travel there with a shared speedboat or large catamaran directly from the town, enjoying the social atmosphere as they have lunch and drinks onboard.
There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting Bayahibe. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in La Romana:
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