Before its discovery by Europeans, the area belonged to the Native Taino chiefdom of Jaragua, ruled by Bohechío. The current name of… See more

Barahona has a diversified economy that combines agriculture, mining and tourism, with an industrial port and a free zone dedicated to textile… See more

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Under the Köppen climate classification, Barahona has a tropical wet and dry climate. Temperatures tend to remain steady throughout the year, with mean temperatures… See more

The city of Barahona has a sea port, which receives many ferries from different points in the Caribbean, and an airport, which has been reactivated with many flights a week to Punta … See more