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Visit Salto de Jimenoa, a waterfall reached by suspension bridges, and swim at Salto de Baiguate.\r\n\r\nParaglide over the valley, ride horses through the pine forest, and tour a coffee farm to see how Dominican coffee is grown.\r\n\r\nFor the big one, climb Pico Duarte, the highest peak in the Caribbean, on a guided trek from La Ci\u00e9naga, with mules to carry the gear and a pre-dawn walk to the summit.","hw_hub_city_do_points":"Rafting | R\u00edo Yaque del Norte\r\nSalto de Jimenoa | Waterfall and bridges\r\nPico Duarte | 3,098 metres\r\nCoffee farms | Tours and tastings","hw_hub_city_do_tag":"things-to-do","hw_hub_city_do_more":"All things to do in Jarabacoa","hw_hub_city_free_title":"And what it costs nothing to do","hw_hub_city_free_body":"Walking the town, its market and the riverbanks costs nothing, and the views from the hill roads are free.\r\n\r\nThe cool evening air is the main attraction for Dominican visitors.\r\n\r\nThe waterfalls charge small entry fees, and the national park and treks need permits and guides.","hw_hub_city_free_points":"Town walk | Free\r\nRiver walks | Free\r\nMountain views | Free\r\nWaterfalls | Small fees","hw_hub_city_free_tag":"free","hw_hub_city_free_more":"All free things to do in Jarabacoa","hw_hub_city_food_title":"Eating and drinking","hw_hub_city_food_body":"Food in Jarabacoa is hearty mountain cooking: sancocho, chicken stews and la bandera for \u20ac3 to \u20ac6 at comedores. Fresh strawberries and local coffee are everywhere.\r\n\r\nA handful of restaurants serve steaks and international food.\r\n\r\nRestaurant bills add 18 per cent tax and a 10 per cent service charge by law, so check whether menu prices include them; a little extra for good service is appreciated.","hw_hub_city_food_points":"La bandera | From \u20ac3\r\nSancocho | Hearty stew\r\nCoffee | Grown locally\r\nStrawberries | From the hills","hw_hub_city_food_tag":"food","hw_hub_city_food_more":"All food guides for Jarabacoa","hw_hub_city_nightlife_title":"Going out","hw_hub_city_nightlife_body":"Jarabacoa is quiet at night. There are a few bars and colmados with music in the town centre, busier at weekends when Dominicans come up from the cities.\r\n\r\nMost visitors are up early for rafting or trekking.\r\n\r\nA Presidente costs \u20ac1.50 to \u20ac3.","hw_hub_city_nightlife_points":"Bars | A few in the centre\r\nWeekends | Busier\r\nEarly starts | For the river\r\nPresidente | \u20ac1.50\u20133","hw_hub_city_nightlife_tag":"nightlife","hw_hub_city_nightlife_more":"All nightlife guides for Jarabacoa","hw_hub_city_transport_title":"Getting around","hw_hub_city_transport_body":"Caribe Tours runs direct buses from Santo Domingo to Jarabacoa in about two and a half hours. Guaguas connect with La Vega, on the main highway.\r\n\r\nIn town, use motoconchos or taxis to reach the waterfalls. A car is useful for the hills.\r\n\r\nTour operators provide transport for rafting and Pico Duarte.","hw_hub_city_transport_points":"From Santo Domingo | About 2.5 hours\r\nCaribe Tours | Direct buses\r\nLa Vega | Guaguas\r\nWaterfalls | Taxi or motoconcho","hw_hub_city_transport_tag":"transport","hw_hub_city_transport_more":"All transport guides for Jarabacoa","hw_hub_city_money_title":"What Jarabacoa costs","hw_hub_city_money_body":"Jarabacoa is cheap. Dorm beds and simple rooms start at around \u20ac12 to \u20ac20 a night. La bandera costs \u20ac3 to \u20ac6.\r\n\r\nRafting costs about \u20ac50 to \u20ac70, paragliding about \u20ac60 to \u20ac80, and a guided Pico Duarte trek about \u20ac120 to \u20ac200, with mules and permits.\r\n\r\nCarry pesos; cards are not accepted everywhere.","hw_hub_city_money_points":"Bed | From around \u20ac12\u201320\r\nRafting | About \u20ac50\u201370\r\nPico Duarte trek | About \u20ac120\u2013200\r\nLa bandera | \u20ac3\u20136","hw_hub_city_money_tag":"budget","hw_hub_city_money_more":"All budget guides for Jarabacoa","hw_hub_city_safety_title":"Safety and scams","hw_hub_city_safety_body":"Jarabacoa is safe and friendly. River levels rise after rain, so raft only with established operators that check conditions.\r\n\r\nPico Duarte is a serious trek: go with a licensed guide, as required, and bring warm layers, as it can drop close to freezing at the summit.\r\n\r\nDo not drink the tap water; bottled and refill jugs are cheap everywhere. 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