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Casa de Tarzan

Address: Km 17, Carretera de la Costa, Bahoruco
Phone: 809/977-4280; 809/476-5059; 809/540-5908

Price range: $$
Location: Barahona

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Fodor's Review:

Tarzan's House, an innovative, tri-level home, is deep in the tropical forest with decks overhanging a river. The ultimate escape for adventurous types is accessible only by a 4x4, horseback, or mountain bike, and all food and other necessities must be brought in. However, this eco-friendly house has its own spring water aqueduct, a generator, barbecue, and a lot of candle power. Cell phones can now get a signal, a plus that came with its total renovation. New bamboo furniture has been added, as well as hamacas (hammocks); one bedroom has three bunk beds. Reservations can be made directly through the English-speaking owner. To reach the house, you go up the drive to Casa Bonita but make a hard left before the hotel, onto a dirt road for some 30 minutes. Five rivers must be forded, but you will eventually reach the casa. Pros: You are at one with nature (the sound of the rushing river is omnipresent), can be a romantic getaway, especially with a full moon, a nearby local family acts as caretaker and can provide maid service or cook for you. Cons: This is a hard-core adventure only for the self-sufficient, the long trek here isn't feasible after dark.

Hotel Details: 4 bedrooms, 2½ bathrooms
In-room: no phone, kitchen, no TV.
Credit Cards: No credit cards

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