Barceló Hotels & Resorts | Dominican Republic

Barceló Capella Beach Hotel

Juan Dolio

Places to see

Saona Island

Part of a nature reserve in Del Este National Park. With its many caves and lagoons, the island is a sanctuary for migratory birds.

Los Haitises National Park

A protected area with interesting geological formations, vegetation and wildlife. Sites inside the park include El Angel Cave, Los Pájaros Coves, a tropical rainforest, mangrove swamps, and several caves with underground rivers.

Chavon Heights

Known as the city of artists, this place is the residence of many local and international artists. It has an art school, excellent restaurants, a pre-Hispanic art museum, and an imposing amphitheater.

Limon Falls

This impressive 55 meter high waterfall is located in a tropical rainforest in the Samana peninsula.

Sanctuary of Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia in Higüey

This sanctuary houses the statue of the virgin Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia, protectress and queen of the hearts of the Dominican people. The statue has had the honor of being crowned by the pope on two occasions, once by Pius XI on August 15th, 1922, and the second time by John Paul II on January 25th, 1979.

Shopping

There are small gift shops in Juan Dolio where the visitor can find handcrafted Dominican products. These include "guayaberas" (a light, comfortable shirt made from pure linen); various clay figures; jewelry made from amber, larimar and corals; ceramics and mahogany furniture.

The nearest large shopping centers and markets are located in La Romana and Santo Domingo, 30 and 40 minutes away, respectively.