South Coast

Ports and information on the South Coast of the Dominican Republic – Ile a Vache, Haiti to Isla Saona, DR—-EASTWARD

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Ports and information on the North Coast of the Dominican Republic – Puerto del Valle to Manzanillo Bay WESTBOUND

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South Coast Summary
September 29, 2009 – 11:29 pm | No Comment

Isle a Vache, Haiti to Isla Saona, DR HEADING EAST

Cabo Rojo (DR)
September 2, 2009 – 5:24 pm | No Comment
Cabo Rojo (DR)

Cabo Rojo (DR)
17°55.77N 71°40.85W
116.0 nm from Ile a Vache

Literally meaning “Red Cape”, it is a cape on the southwestern coast of the Dominican Republic. It belongs to Pedernales Province, the southernmost province of the country.
This …

Palmar de Ocoa
August 28, 2009 – 10:49 pm | No Comment
Palmar de Ocoa

Lat. 18.17.93 N
Long. 70.35.16 W

Palmar de Ocoa is a quaint little town located just a few miles to the North of Las Salinas.
As you approach the bay you will see a line of homes that …