Articles in South Coast
The DR has three coasts. North Coast, East Coast and South Coast.
NORTH COAST
The North Coast has wonderful harbors on the western end (Monticristi and Manzanillo). However, from Luperon going East, the north coast is …
This Guide is the result of a six week circumnavigation of the island of Hispaniola, making numerous stops as well as subsequent trips to make updates and add information.
The Ports and Harbors section of the …
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 …
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18° 23.62N 68°55.51W
2.13 nm from Catalina Island
The entrance to the marina is to the west of Rio Chavon behind the small peninsular Punta Minas and is clearly marked with buoys. Offshore the marina can be …
18° 24.19N 68°57.25W
4.6 nm from Catalina Island
This river gives easy access to the town of La Romana. The locals call it ‘Casa y Pesca’ which translated means ‘Hunt and fish Marina’ although there is no …
18° 22.16N 69°01.40W
3.4nm from the entrance to the Cumayasa River.
The island of Catalina can provide a small anchorage giving protection from the North through to the Southeast.
There is 10 feet of water close in to …
RIO CUMAYASA—————–A TRIP BACK IN TIME.
RIVER ENTRANCE:
18° 22.97N 69°04.91W
13.0 nm from San Pedro de Macoris
The entrance to the Cumayasa river is a ¼ mile across but blends into the shoreline so look for the cement-block …
‘The only tenable anchorage at San Pedro de Macoris’ Don’t breathe too deeply!
18° 25.00N 69°18.46W
17.5 nm from Port of Andres (Boca Chica)
Navigational Note: As you approach (going east) to the west of San Pedro de …
MERENGUE IN BOCA CHICA
18°25.50N 69°36.67W
18.0 nm from Santo Domingo
The port of Boca Chica is clearly defined by its ‘giraffe like’ loading cranes which are easily visible on the coastline. If you like you can …
