Santa Cruz de Barahona
Dominican Republic · Provincia de BarahonaDO
City in the Dominican Republic
Barahona, also known as Santa Cruz de Barahona, is the main city of the Barahona Province, in the southwest of the Dominican Republic. It has one of the most active ports in the region, as well as many ecotourism attractions. The city is a centre of sugar production and industry. Barahona is also known for being the only place where the rare Larimar stone can be found.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 83,619
- Coordinates
- 18.209, -71.101
- Timezone
- America/Santo_Domingo
- Elevation
- 10 m
Overview of Santa Cruz de Barahona
Part of Provincia de Barahona, Dominican Republic, Santa Cruz de Barahona is a mid-sized city. The population is roughly 83,619. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. The activity mix leans towards water sports, culture and nature.
Things to do in Santa Cruz de Barahona
Water Sports in Santa Cruz de Barahona
(2)On the water sports side, Santa Cruz de Barahona offers Canoeing and Kayaking. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Santa Cruz de Barahona. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Culture in Santa Cruz de Barahona
(1)The culture shortlist for Santa Cruz de Barahona: Towers. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Santa Cruz de Barahona. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Nature in Santa Cruz de Barahona
(1)Our data lists Desert as nature options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Santa Cruz de Barahona's own activity tags.
More to do in Santa Cruz de Barahona
(1)Other activities in Santa Cruz de Barahona covers Secret. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Santa Cruz de Barahona's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Santa Cruz de Barahona
Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Arrive via the nearest transport hub in Provincia de Barahona; once there, walking covers most of Santa Cruz de Barahona. The local time zone is America/Santo_Domingo.
Similar destinations
Places near Santa Cruz de Barahona that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Santa Cruz de Barahona known for?
- Santa Cruz de Barahona is mainly a destination for water sports, culture and nature, set in Provincia de Barahona, Dominican Republic with around 83,619 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Santa Cruz de Barahona?
- You can plan around Canoeing, Kayaking, Towers and Desert in Santa Cruz de Barahona. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Santa Cruz de Barahona?
- Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Santa Cruz de Barahona located?
- Administratively, Santa Cruz de Barahona sits in Provincia de Barahona, Dominican Republic — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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