Bayahibe
18° 21.96N 68°51.13W
4.3 nm from Casa de Campo
There are two bays available to anchor in, although the one to the north-east is crowded out with tripper boats and dominated by a coral reef. The other has many mooring buoys in constant use but places can be found amid them. In the lee of the headland moderate protection is given from the prevailing wind but there is often a small
swell
Originally a small fishing port this quaint quiet village has adapted well to its new role as a departure point for Eco Tourists taking the ten mile trip to Saona Island.
Fortunately the hubbub of activity occurs in the morning between nine and eleven and in the afternoon between three and six. Outside these times the village returns to it’s tranquil state offering the visitor a delightful place to explore.
However, at the height of the day, there are more Tourist Buses in Bayahibe than you will find in Grand Central Station, NYC. The town is alive with activity and has much to offer in the way of restaurants. As a provisioning stop it does NOT make the grade.
Apart from the many gift shops there are a variety of cafes, bars and restaurants along the waterfront and for local food there are many tucked away in the backstreets for those who have a sense of adventure. There is a timeless air about this place which can be best appreciated while watching the local boats bobbing up and down in the bay waiting for your dinner to be served, as the sun drops below the horizon.
You cannot clear immigration at Bayahibe but you may well want to make an acquaintance with the officials as soon as you can. At all times it saves any suspicion and is accepted as a friendly gesture. They will then direct you to La Romana for clearing immigration and customs.
To the far northeast is the beach of the Wyndham Resorts Hotel which is strictly private, but just before the beginning of village on the west side is the public beach where many families picnic for the day. At the beginning of this beach is the light brown building of the Marina de Guerra (Commandancia).
The fuel dock is at the southwestern end of Bayahibe. Caution must be taken as the depth shoals from six feet in the bay to four feet at the dock. There is very little water available although you may purchase five gallon bottles of purified drinking water at the Calmado.
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