Dominican Republic: Get Wet

By John Bigley & Paris Permenter

Water, water everywhere—and with it plenty of choices for the adventure traveler. Although the coastal waters have plenty of temptations, the options get even edgier when you go inland—like diving at the fishing village of Bayahibe. Cascading draws thrill-seekers to Jarabacoa, a town in the rugged interior that's just a two-hour drive from Cabarete. Rappel down slick waterfalls and swing through the air over the turbulent waters of the Yaque Norte. When you're ready to take to the water, this river is also home to some Class III rapids and plenty of untouched landscape that can only be viewed from the water.

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