San Rafael Beach — Attraction in Barahona

San Rafael represents the heart of DR, with its pros and cons. The beach is one of the most beautiful I've seen, it will provide you a feeling of wild and dream together. The sea is connected with a River that comes down from the mountains and it presents many natural pools where you can relax, eat something and dance merengue. Locals are very nice and despite trying to sell you their products, they are also kind and curious to know you. The sea is dangerous and if you are not an expert swimmer I suggest you to not get inside fully. The road to reach San Rafael from Barrahona is beautiful but slow, giving you a sense of a different world where poverty and wild are still part of it. If you are adventurous and would like to visit the real Dominican Republic, you will take advantage...

Beautiful place. The main attraction here is the river with it crystalline -and very cold - water.

The beach right next to the river is quite beautiful, but rather dangerous.

The place where the water meets the sand is quite steep and that's precisely where the waves break, so there's a chance you'll get pulled further into the water.

I didn't see anyone bathing whole I was there.

There are tons of small business selling food at affordable prices so you...

This my people is what visiting islands are all about. I was blown away with this river that went into the beach. Absolutely breath taking. Water is pristine but cold as heck. However it's a must do. The fried fish with tostones three words "oh my Lord". This is one place I will without a doubt revisit. Fyi there are two parts to this river an upper and lower level both were amazing. This is an off the beaten path treasure...