Travel Tips

Looking for somewhere a little different for your next family vacation? How about the unhurried ambience of a rural Caribbean village also brimming with opportunities for outdoor adventure? Treat your kids to a glorious natural playground and yourselves to a lifestyle a million miles from the stresses of life at home.

Bonao is a friendly town nestled in the Central mountains of the Dominican Republic. Kids can enjoy horseriding, swimming, volleyball and tarzan swings. Why not bring a tent for them to sleep out under the clear starry skies. Check Dominican Republic hostels
for places to stay and pitch a tent.
With a million healthy activities for kids, parents can join in or relax and enjoy spectacular views of the lush mountain ridges.

There are kitchen and barbecue facilities at some of the hostels plus a number of good restaurants in the nearby town of Bonao. The neighbourhood grocery stores are stocked with food produced in the surrounding area, including coffee, cacao and sumptuous tropical fruit.

Beyond the hostel/hotel a world of adventure awaits the intrepid family. There are various tours to waterfalls, dams, and mountains, though independent travel is also possible.

You would have never thought it possible to encounter such stunning alpine landscapes and temperate climate on a Caribbean island.

Further afield, day trips are possible to pristine Caribbean beaches and charming colonial towns.
Road access to all major towns and airports is quick and simple, though the serenity of the nearby villages will make you feel like you’ve wandered back in time. So let Bonao be your base for a tropical adventure that will open your eyes and blow your minds. Come prepared to be surprised!