Easy drive-the new road is open! Looks perfect for an unplugged, book reading, overnight in a sweet hut with a great dining room! We ate there after our rugged hike with Juanin. Enjoyed the views and then the plunge in God's Swimming Pool. so beautiful.
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I stayed there with my kids. It's a really stunning place and well worth a visit away from the tourist hustle and bustle. The food was very good and so was the hospitality.
It's worth noting that we had no issues with mosquitos and are normally magnets for the little bloodsuckers.
It was too bad we were just there one night.
This is a must when traveling to see what Dominican Republic has to offer in the northern regions of the island. It is a short 30-40 minute ($45 each way) taxi ride from Cabarete or Sosua, but is a very different experience of elevation and beauty. The hiking tour was unique, educational and fun. I appreciated very good service, community and experiencing true sustainable processes co-existing in nature. The food was thoughtfully prepared and accommodated my vegan diet within the Dominican food experience.
The property is just amazing. I had one of the casitas which was beautiful and had a splendid view. I didn't see a mosquito or fly the entire 3 days. The room and bath had all of the comforts. Comfortable bed. The staff, while not always smiley, will try to make sure your requests are satisfied. It is very homey with the friendly dogs and cats. You can walk around the area. It felt very safe. I hired the guide to go the waterfalls which is a must. I took most meals at the lodge and they were all plentiful and delicious. Just two warnings. The road getting to the ecolodge is not for the faint of heart. You really need an all terrain vehicle. The wifi is not very good - you can't stream - but this is the sort of special place that one should disconnect as much as possible.
The road has been under re-construction. Of the 40 kms between Santiago and Puerto Plata, there are 10 kms waiting to finish paving. Any type of rental car can now easily reach us, even the smallest cheapest ones.
We spent a night in the cabana with a private bath. The views of the mountains and the sea were amazing. Dinner was incredible coupled with spectacular views. We really felt like we were somewhere special! The bed was comfortable and the shower was hot. We were able to unwind and relax. We would have planned to stay longer had we known what a special place this is. My only suggestion would be to bring a fan. The temperature was comfortable by early morning, but I was warm falling asleep. Thank you Tubaqua for a wonderful visit!
Thanks for the kind words. Most nights don't need fans but we have a couple available for those who ask. Sorry we didn't solve that for you...
Accommodating despite short notice, lovely lunch looking out over Puerto Plata. Guide was excellent. and we really enjoyed learning about the local communities. Lunch was served in an open lounge with beautiful views.
