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The white-sand beaches, impressive mountain ranges striped with spectacular rivers and waterfalls, and saltwater lakes teeming with exotic wildlife are just part of the Dominican Republic's appeal. In the Southeast region is Juan Dolio, famous for its clear and tranquil Caribbean waters, magnificent cuisine and golf course, and Boca Chica, a charming fishing village with waters so shallow they resemble a pool.
Juan Dolio was originally a small fishing village, the town today is not much more than a shambling 3½-ml-long ribbon of development, merging imperceptibly with nearby Guayacanes, and comprising jumbled hotels, private resort complexes and shacks with a scattering of shops and bars in and around the "centre". The dominance of all-inclusive packages has resulted in little development of infrastructure. Juan Dolio's appeal is its strategic position in the center of the southeast region of the country. You can easily set off to explore the most important cities of the Island, filled with entertainment, historic places, and national and international restaurants, among other activities. You might enjoy exploring caves with Indian drawings, the nearby cascades and rivers, or the Saona and Catalina Islands. Locality: Juan Dolio is towards the east end of Caribbean southern coast, 40 mls E of Santo Domingo, 25 mls E of its airport. It is situated on flat, uninspiring coastal plain backed by scrub and tropical farmland. Palms run along much of the length of this coast, which is protected by a reef. |
