La Joya Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Monument to the Heroes of the Restoration
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Monument to the Heroes of the Restoration in Santiago de los Caballeros. Visit the area's monuments and casinos.
Salto Baiguate Waterfall
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Salto Baiguate Waterfall during your travels in Jarabacoa. Wander around the natural setting or enjoy the area's restaurants.
Estadio Cibao
Catch an event at Estadio Cibao during your trip to Santiago de los Caballeros. Visit the area's monuments and shops.
Colinas Mall
During your trip to Santiago de los Caballeros, you can do some window-shopping at Colinas Mall. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Catedral de Santiago
You can find out about the history of Santiago de los Caballeros with a stop at Catedral de Santiago. Visit the area's monuments and casinos.
Salto Jimenoa Dos
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Salto Jimenoa Dos during your travels in Paso Bajito. Wander around the natural setting or enjoy the area's restaurants.
Activities
Puerto Plata: Catamaran Snorkeling Trip with Buffet
Puerto Plata: City Tour, Mountain and Lunch
Catamaran Day Trip, Snorkeling & Sailing Excursion
The Best of Puerto Plata Full Day City Tour
Our pick of the best La Joya Hotel Deals
Cabaña del Rio, Hermosa Cabaña a orillas del rio
Beautiful house with a lot of space, excellent location.
Reviewed on 23 June 2024
Villa Ximenoa River - Excelent Vacation Rental
Hodelpa Garden Court
wonderfull staf, great breakfast.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Hotel Gran Jimenoa
The rooms need some TLC… the mattresses can be updated as make lots of noise when you move . Other than that having breakfast by the River is priceless!!!
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Grand Hotel Mirador Sur
The staff is very helpful and friendly
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Jarabacoa River Club
The place is great for the price and area. The property is an older one but the rooms are clean. The staff are great once again this is a big property in a smaller town. The views are amazing , the restaurant overlooking the river . I have stayed here before and everything was great like my last ...
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around La Joya
Los Álamos
While Los Álamos isn't home to many top sights, Mundo Acuático and Monument to the Heroes of the Restoration are some notable places to visit nearby.
La Fardiquera
While La Fardiquera may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Centro Leon and Mundo Acuático.
Reparto Universitario
While Reparto Universitario isn't home to many top sights, Monument to the Heroes of the Restoration and Casino Gran Almirante are some notable places to visit nearby.
La Zurza
While there might not be top attractions in La Zurza, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Monument to the Heroes of the Restoration and Bella Terra Mall.
Bella Vista
While Bella Vista isn't home to many top sights, Catedral de Santiago and Hermanos Patino Bridge are some notable places to visit nearby.
Villa Olga
If you're spending some time in Villa Olga, Bella Terra Mall and Cinemacentro Cibao are top sights worth seeing.
