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.
Mundo Acuático
Enjoy a fun-filled day at Mundo Acuático during your trip to Puñal. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Activities

Puerto Plata: Catamaran Snorkeling Trip with Buffet

AMBER COVE-TAINO BAY 7 Damajagua Waterfalls + Locale Food

Catamaran Day Trip, Snorkeling & Sailing Excursion

Puerto Plata: City Tour, Mountain and Lunch

27 Waterfalls Damajagua Tour from Cabarete Sosua & Puerto Plata

Puerto Plata: City Highlights Tour with Mount Isabel & Lunch
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

Hodelpa Garden Court
Everything was great. Room. Was clean service was exceptional
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025

Hotel Gran Jimenoa
All good
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025

Hotel Santo Cerro Natural Park
The was the best experience i had at a hotel in Dominican Republic. I sent there just for 1 day to my fiancé gets off work and i ended up staying for 15 days. This is my new family. Going back in December and surely for Festival in February and bringing my friends!
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025

Jarabacoa River Club
Customers waited for 1 hour for check-in. The room did not have air conditioning and changed room, the other room neither AC and only have a fan.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025

Hotel Pinar Dorado by Gran Jimenoa
The installations have been renovated and the hotel is very beautiful with a modern feel. The staff is very attentive and polite.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around La Joya

Los Álamos
While Los Álamos isn't home to many top sights, Mundo Acuático and Bella Terra Mall 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 Mundo Acuático and Centro Leon.

Reparto Universitario
While Reparto Universitario isn't home to many top sights, Bella Terra Mall and Monument to the Heroes of the Restoration are some notable places to visit nearby.

La Zurza III
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in La Zurza III and surrounding area, you can visit Monument to the Heroes of the Restoration and Catedral de Santiago.

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 Catedral de Santiago.

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.
