Jarabacoa has offers for fun in air, water and land Not only in the real estate area is the impact of the growth that Jarabacoa is currently experiencing felt, but this is also generating greater movement in the entertainment offers that are by land, air and water. Activities such as four-wheel trips, horseback riding, rafting and paragliding are generated here, which are increasingly having better results as the number of visitors to the different areas of the municipality increases. Fabio Herrera established a four wheel excursion business a year ago, and talks about how favorable the increase in visitors has been, which has allowed him to grow and generate jobs with the acquisition of more motorcycles and the sale of accessories. Regarding the noises that many complain about, Herrera explains that inconveniences will always arise, especially because Jarabacoa was a very quiet area where small things were done, but when a big movement is made, the change will be felt. He is aware that where the engines pass, the noise and dust they raise bother nearby residents, so among the other groups that are dedicated to the business, about five, they are meeting with people to listen to them and find a way to cause as little noise as possible. “I understand that it affects them, but what are we going to do, are we going to stay small all the time? We have to grow,” says Herrera, after warning that their vehicles are silent and represent few risks for customers.
By horse
Another business is the horse business in La Confluencia park, where a group of 25 young people has organized to share visitors without the need for competition to reach the customer first. These young people have around one hundred horses on site, ready to ride clients along one of the three established routes that run through different areas of the municipality, according to Estarlin de la Cruz, who has been carrying out this activity in the same space for 25 years.
Between the mountains
As attractive aquifers are the cold waters of the Yaque and Jimenoa rivers, which although they originate in different points, join to become one in the place called La Confluencia, right where President Luis Abinader inaugurated a park three months ago. There are also the Jimenoa and Baiguate waterfalls, which are visited by tourists from all over who make the journey in the middle of the mountains. In the latter the water sport rafting is practiced. And for those who want to get the adrenaline going there are paragliders, an adventure through the air that starts from the top of the mountain, which is also part of the tourist attractions. These activities are generating greater dynamism in the local economy, as well as the creation of jobs. The president of the Cardenal Sancha neighborhood association, Zoila Carmona, highlights that tourism has been beneficial for the town due to the contributions it produces, and points out that visitors express that they feel well welcomed in Jarabacoa because of the treatment they receive from its people. . He says that tourists also take the opportunity to visit the nearby religious temples and to learn about the cuisine offered by the different restaurants and informal establishments.
