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The Central Highlands : Outdoor

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  • The Cordillera Central is home to a number of exotic species, especially in the national parks. Look out for parrots and parakeets, as well as the Hispaniolan woodpecker and the emerald hummingbird.

  • Jimenoa is the place for this energetic and alarming sport, which involves holding onto a rope and jumping down a sheer rock face into the water below.

  • In this variant on canyoning, the participant jumps through a waterfall into the pool at the bottom. The Salto de Jimenoa is a recommended spot.

  • Whether on or off road, cyclists will enjoy fantastic views as well as a warm welcome in villages, where you can always buy drinks.

  • The Dominican Alps (see Constanza & “The Dominican Alps”, are the perfect place for walking, whether short strolls or hikes. Most hotels can recommend a specialist operator for the more ambitious.

  • The region is well equipped for riding enthusiasts, with several outfits such as Rancho Baiguate offering top-class facilities.

  • The Río Yaque del Norte and the Jimenoa (see Salto de Jimenoa) are good kayaking rivers, with a mix of white water, sharp turns, and precipitous drops.

  • This can be enjoyed on the quieter stretches of the Cordillera Central’s rivers as well as in many balnearios or swimming holes.

  • The low-budget version of rafting uses a large rubber ring. Swimmers are swept down the river, protected to some degree by the inflated tube.

  • The fast-flowing Río Yaque del Norte near Jarabacoa is a favorite place for this adrenaline-fueled sport, involving a fast descent through rocky canyons on a rubber raft shared by several paddlers.

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