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

Barahona has a diversified economy that combines agriculture, mining and tourism, with an industrial port and a free zone dedicated to textile production. Among the most important companies in the area are: CEMEX Dominicana that exploits gypsum from a mine, … Mehr anzeigen

• Julio Lugo, shortstop for the Boston Red Sox
• Ruddy Lugo, relief pitcher for the Oakland Athletics
• Maria Montez, actress
• David Thomatis, Italo-Australian agriculturalist Mehr anzeigen

Under the Köppen climate classification, Barahona has a tropical wet and dry climate. Temperatures tend to remain steady … Mehr anzeigen

The city of Barahona has a sea port, which receives many ferries from different points in the Caribbean, and an airport, which has been … Mehr anzeigen