Bayahibe, Fisherman's Village

Bayahibe, town of extraordinary natural beauty and model of Sustainable Tourism.

Learn about the community's project, Discover Bayahibe, a guided tour throughout the village of Bayahibe, where you have the opportunity to mingle with its beloved people and explore archaeological sites dating from 2000 BC.

Admire the Pereskya Quisqueyana, also known as the Bayahibe Rose, an indigenous, endemic cactus species emblematical of the human virtues and natural values of this wonderful coastal town called Bayahibe.

Its local parish church, Parroquia Turística Santa María de Nazaret, built in 1925 by Archbishop Nouel, currently maintains its original wood structure.

Bayahibe's patron saint, La Divina Pastora, is displayed by land and sea, in a spectacular procession during the festivity, which go on from April 26th to May 2nd. During this time, traditional sailboat races are held, each ship handcrafted by its people, who use these boats to earn their living by fishing.

In the course of the Discover Bayahibe tour you will encounter the following:

• Get to know the most important starting point to Saona, Catalina and Catalinita islands
• You'll discover the area's natural freshwater springs
• Visit an archaeological site dating from 2000 B.C.
• You'll learn about dolphins in the area
• Visit the various craft workshops, where exact replicas of traditional sail fishing boats and other handcrafted souvenirs with natural materials from this rich and memorable setting.
  

For further details, visit our Tourist Information Centres or contact us:
Rosa de Bayahibe Guides Association
Phone: +1 829.520.9154