Barahona, 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.
Villa Miriam
Barahona Dominican Republic municipal building.
Google Earth image of Barahona.
The German cargo Ship MS Vogelsberg loading of sugar - Santa Cruz de Barahona, 1959
Barahona is a province of the Dominican Republic. Located in the country's southwestern region, it is dividing into 11 municipalities and its capital bears the city of the same name. Barahona borders the provinces of Pedernales to the southwest, Baoruco and Independencia to the north, and Azua to the east along with coastline to the south with the Caribbean Sea. The province has an approximately three hours drive from Santo Domingo the capital of the Dominican Republic. In 2019, volunteers from Amigos de las Americas visited to facilitate projects within the various municipalities of Barahona.
Barahona Dominican Republic town municipal building.
Municipalities of Barahona Province.
Barahona Dominican Republic downtown streets.
Sea Cliff on Caribbean coast near El Quemaíto, Barahona Province, Dominican Republic.