Stories from the Highlands

Three perspectives on a place built where the mountains meet the sky.

Outdoor adventures in the Jarabacoa highlands
The Highlands

Jarabacoa: Where the Caribbean Rises

At 1,700 feet above sea level, the air cools, the rivers quicken, and the Dominican Republic reveals a landscape most travelers never see. This is the highlands — and this is where Alterra begins.

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Alterra stone and wood villa in the highlands
The Vision

Architecture That Listens to the Land

Every residence at Alterra draws from its surroundings — river stone, native wood, and open sightlines that dissolve the boundary between shelter and landscape.

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The Partnership

What Wyndham’s Registry Collection Means for Owners

Global hospitality management, preferred guest access across 9,000+ properties, and a brand synonymous with trust — the Wyndham affiliation turns ownership into a worldwide advantage.

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Natural Beauty: Jarabacoa is nestled in the mountains of the Cordillera Central, the highest mountain range in the Dominican Republic. This location gives it a pleasantly mild climate year-round, contrasting with the tropical heat found elsewhere in the country.

River Rafting Capital: The Yaque del Norte — the longest river in the Caribbean — runs through Jarabacoa's valley floor. Its rapids have made the region the adventure capital of the Dominican Republic, drawing visitors for guided rafting, kayaking, and canyoning through some of the most dramatic river terrain in the Antilles.

Real Estate Development: Jarabacoa’s highland climate and proximity to Santiago have driven a wave of residential development — from private communities and vacation homes to boutique eco-lodges. The region is maturing into one of the Dominican Republic’s most compelling real estate corridors, with infrastructure and demand growing in parallel.

Growth in Hospitality and Services: A new generation of restaurants, specialty coffee houses, and boutique hotels has taken root in Jarabacoa over the past decade. The hospitality sector is professionalizing — creating a service ecosystem that supports both visitors and the growing community of full- and part-time residents.

Outdoor Adventure: Beyond river rafting, Jarabacoa offers mountain biking, paragliding, horseback riding, and hiking, including trails leading to Pico Duarte, the highest peak in the Caribbean.

Eco-Tourism Hub: Waterfalls, river gorges, cloud forest trails, and protected reserves surround Jarabacoa on every side. The region has become a recognized eco-tourism destination, with locally operated guided experiences, conservation projects, and agritourism ventures that connect visitors directly to the landscape.

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  • 786-609-5256
  • info@alterravillage.com
  • Federico Basilis Kilometro 10
    Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic

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