City overview
The Dominican Republic shares Hispaniola with Haiti and offers more variety than anywhere else in the Caribbean, from Punta Cana's resorts to colonial Santo Domingo and the laid-back north coast around Puerto Plata. Jewish infrastructure here is the best in the region, entirely built by Chabad of the Dominican Republic under Rabbi Shimon Pelman, who also serves as shochet. Santo Domingo has a daily and Shabbos minyan, a mikvah, and Rimon Kosher Market — a full kosher supermarket with its own restaurant, a rarity in the Caribbean. A second Chabad centre opened on the north coast in Puerto Plata in 2025 with its own kosher restaurant and Shabbos services. Kosher catering delivers island-wide, including to Punta Cana resorts, though Punta Cana itself has no year-round kosher restaurant, permanent shul, or eruv.
Activity providers
Rancho Baiguate — Jarabacoa
Dominican Republic · Published excursions per person: canyoning from US$75; horseback ride to Salto Baiguate from US$25. River rafting excursion page lists from US$60, while the homepage still lists US$55; confirm the current rafting quote. Prices are for named excursions, not general property entry; participant requirements apply.
Long-established mountain adventure operator running whitewater rafting on the Yaque del Norte, canyoning, waterfall hikes, paragliding and guided Pico Duarte expeditions.
Hours
Open daily 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Phone
(809) 574-6890Neighborhood
Jarabacoa, interior
Kosher map of Dominican Republic
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