Considered a true Dominican delicacy, Pescado Frito (whole fried fish) is served in restaurants across the entire country – and is something all visitors should try… and no doubt fall in love with! An incredibly simple dish, Pescado Frito is fresh fish rubbed with salt and pepper, coated in flour and then deep fried until […]
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Coral transplant initiative encourages the regrowth of reefs in Bayahíbe
Earlier this month 121 fragments of staghorn coral (Acropora Cervirnis) were transplanted in reefs off the coast of Bayahíbe, in order to increase the survival rate of these underwater structures. The initiative is part of an agreement between the Punta Cana Ecological Foundation (FEPC) and the Dominican Foundation for Marine Research (FUNDEMAR) based in Bayahíbe. The staghorn […]
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Silgon Inc and the La Romana Tourism Cluster launch the new “Explore La Romana” website!
Tourist destination La Romana – Bayahíbe has a new website! Recently Silgon Inc., Marketing, Web Development & Publishing Services, launched the new bilingual website explorelaromana.com, where you can find fascinating places and activities that you can enjoy in this beautiful area. The new website is an initiative of the La Romana – Bayahibe Tourism Cluster and the Association of Hotels […]
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Bird spotting! Learning all about Dominican birds and a “bird walk” in Bayahibe!
On Thursday the 9th and Friday the 10th of May 2013 a talk about Dominican birds and a “bird walk” was held in Bayahibe, La Altagracia, with the ornithologist Kate Wallace, an activity organized by the La Romana – Bayahibe Hotels Association and the La Romana – Bayahibe Tourism Cluster. On Thursday afternoon the group […]
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Making a difference – a clean-up at Catalina Island: by Stacey Turner
On Sunday, March 3rd volunteers joined together to help clean our local piece of heaven, Catalina Island, during the 5th “Jornada de Limpieza Litoral y Fondo Marino” (Clean-up day).
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Get involved! Cleaning up Catalina Island 2013!
The businesses and organizations of the La Romana – Bayahibe area will join together again to clean up the beautiful “Isla Catalina” (Catalina Island), located just south of Casa de Campo and La Romana. With the support of local business and supporters who are providing boats – a group of volunteers will set sail for Catalina Island […]
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Tripadvisor’s “Traveller’s Choice” awards rank Bayahibe & Punta Cana within the Caribbean’s top 10 beach destinations
It’s true! The Dominican Republic really is a paradise! And with both Bayahibe and Punta Cana ranked #7 and #4 respectively within the Caribbean’s top 1o beach destinations in Tripadvisor’s “Traveller’s Choice” awards – it seems the East of the Dominican Republic is without doubt one of the most beautiful areas in the Caribbean!
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The 1st annual La Romana – Bayahibe Lion Fish Tournament: a delicious success!
Sunday, December 2, 2012 marked the date for the first annual La Romana/Bayahibe Lion Fish Tournament sponsored by Fundemar and the La Romana/Bayahibe Tourism Cluster. A spectacularly large turnout of local fisherman, businesses, supporters, and residents set the scene for an exciting day of competition and celebration. The significance of the event resonates strongly with the community – shown […]
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Save the Date: 1st Lionfish Tournament in Bayahibe – Sunday Dec 2nd!
On Sunday the 2nd of December 2012, the “Fundación Dominicana de Estudios Marinos” (Dominican Foundation for Marine Research), otherwise known as Fundemar, in conjunction with the La Romana – Bayahibe Tourism Cluster and the La Romana – Bayahibe Hotels Association, will celebrate the 1st Lionfish Tournament, with the aim of organising a massive Lionfish capture, […]
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Exploring Bayahibe: A stroll through the Parque Nacional del Este at “Padre Nuestro”
Having lived in Casa de Campo and the Dominican Republic for more than 4 years now, I thought it was about time I get to know the country a little better – and what better place to start than Bayahibe? And so with my explorer’s hat on and accompanied by my trusty side-kick Philip Silvestri, […]
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Rediscovering Bayahibe: Sunset, fried fish and mojitos at El Cafecito de la Cubana
Since the opening of the new Autopista del Coral highway between La Romana and Punta Cana has made travel outside of Casa de Campo significantly faster and safer – we have been getting out and about and have rediscovered a love for Bayahibe (now just 20 minutes away).