Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine July 2017 | Page 274

Sand Dunes of Barah
D
id you know that the Dominican Republic
shelters a fascinating attraction? The
country is not only replete with beautiful
beaches, pine forests, tropical jungles and
dusty coastlines, but it is also home to the Dunas
de Bani (sand dunes). Located in the Las Calderas
Peninsula about an hour from Santo Domingo, the
sand dunes will deceive you into thinking you are
in the middle of a desert. It covers a 9 mile area
and goes up to heights of 115 feet. To appease the
adventurer in you, hike through the sand dunes by
all means, but be careful as the sand is very hot.
During your hike, you will be greeted by the