Dominican Republic Guide
Barahona
Occupying the coast west of Santo Domingo and taking its name from the major city at its centre, the Barahona Region was once the focus of Trujillo's personal sugar empire; vast tracts of cane still take up much of the land north of Barahona city, but today this is one of the country's poorest regions. As a result, the stunning Barahona coastline is almost completely undeveloped, making it perfect for independent travellers willing to rough it a bit in exchange for unblemished natural beauty.