Julio Aurelio’s guidebook
Sightseeing
The good thing about this excursion is that if you do it in 3 days, the first one you walk approximately 18 kilometers; the second you enjoy the Balneario Las Ballenas, the valley and nature; and on the third day you return the 18 kilometers on the way to the Ciénaga de Manabao (where the Finca La Casita is).
Valle del Tetero
The good thing about this excursion is that if you do it in 3 days, the first one you walk approximately 18 kilometers; the second you enjoy the Balneario Las Ballenas, the valley and nature; and on the third day you return the 18 kilometers on the way to the Ciénaga de Manabao (where the Finca La Casita is).
Consejos sobre la ciudad
Qué meter en la valija
What to bring and what to leave at home
This is a mountain on a tropical island, so I'll tell you a bit (from experience) about what you shouldn't forget when packing:
- A coat for the night
- Long pants and Long-sleeved blouse or t-shirt (for the cold at night and for mosquitoes during the day)
- Boots (to do a bit of hiking)
- Tennis (If you like to play some basketball, volleyball or run around the area)
- Swimsuit and water shoes to enter the river
- Towel
- Some board game
- Socks
What do I think you can leave at home?
- High heel shoes, ball gowns
- Boredom
- Bad vives
Come open to enjoy and breathe!
Reservá antes de viajar...
Excursion to Pico Duarte or Valle del Tetero
These are excursions of 4 to 5 days, but depending on the season there will be more or less availability, so it is good to inform at least two weeks in advance so that everything remains as planned. In the same way, you can always contact my team for more information on your stay.
No te lo pierdas
It's a must see!
1. Sunrises and sunsets.
2. The starry night (Manabao style). It doesn't matter where you are on the mountain, but if you turn off all the lights and the sky is clear ... the view of the stars is ... something you must see for yourself.
3. The route of the Virgin (6km - 3 to 5 hours of excursion)
4. Pico Duarte (46km - 3 to 5 days of excursion)
5. Valle del Tetero (44km - 3 to 5 days of excursion)
6. The curtain (25 mins by car)
7. Río Yaque del Norte from the bridge.
Costumbres y cultura
Fun Facts
- If you see that there are many crops of a green fruit hanging ... no, it is not avocado, it is tayota.
- By tradition, in order for the beer to arrive very cold, you say "Vestida de Novia", referring to the layer of frost that the bottle must have when it comes out of the refrigerator.
- Families in rural areas usually leave the doors of their houses open during the day, this in representation of the saying: My house is always open for you. (In these areas all the villagers usually know each other)
- Always say hello when you arrive at a place, even if you don't know anyone.