Tamayo, Bahoruco, Dominican Republic
Tamayo is a municipality in the Baoruco province of the Dominican Republic. It is located in the southwestern part of the country, about 150 kilometers west of Santo Domingo. The municipality has a population of about 9,895 people.
Tamayo is known for its dry climate and its production of bananas. The municipality is also home to a number of caves and waterfalls.
Some of the things to do in Tamayo include:
- Visit the Cueva de las Maravillas (Cave of Wonders): This cave is home to a variety of stalactites and stalagmites.
- Go hiking in the Parque Nacional Jaragua (Jaragua National Park): This park is home to a variety of wildlife, including crocodiles, iguanas, and birds.
- Visit the Salto de la Furnia (Furnia Waterfall): This waterfall is about 100 feet high and plunges into a crystal-clear pool.
The best time to visit Tamayo is during the dry season, which runs from November to April. The weather is warm and sunny during this time, with average temperatures in the high 20s Celsius.
The currency in the Dominican Republic is the Dominican peso (DOP). The exchange rate is currently about DOP 58 to USD 1.
The official language of the Dominican Republic is Spanish.
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