According to legend, Jarabacoa was founded by a Spanish couple who originally lived in La Vega. Seeking cooler air and a more pleasant climate, they moved to the mountains and welcomed into their home a young native girl named Jaraba, whom they also educated and trained. On her deathbed, the wife asked her husband to marry Jaraba and to found a settlement in her honor — and thus Jarabacoa was born.
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Located about 30 kilometers southwest of La Vega, this mountain resort in the heart of the Cordillera Central now attracts both local and international visitors. Horseback riding, hiking to the famous waterfalls Salto Baiguate and Salto Jimenoa, or simply enjoying the crisp mountain air are all part of its appeal.
The area around Jarabacoa — often called “the Dominican Alps” — is among the most beautiful landscapes in the country. Rolling hills, majestic mountains, charming villages, lush forests, and breathtaking vistas make it a truly special destination.
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