JARABACOA, Dominican Republic.- Those who want to escape the growing large cities of the Dominican Republic can do so in the town known by locals as “the City of Eternal Spring”, Jarabacoa.  Resting 525 meters above sea level this is one of the few areas in the country that is generally untouched by international tourism, but rather holds its deep roots in agriculture which is still the number one revenue of the town.  This is exactly what makes it charming and beautiful, as if you have escaped everything and gone into the simpler way of living.

It is this feeling that makes Jarabacoa the perfect place to live.  Housing projects in the small town are developing all over the mountainsides surrounding the valley just forty minutes outside of Santiago.  Although it would seem that these projects would ruin the small town feeling of Jarabacoa, Jamaca de Dios and Monte Bonito are specifically designed in such a way that these higher end homes are tucked away up long dirt roads and behind trees to keep the feeling of seclusion, keeping the town feel just as small and mountainous as it always has.

Overlooking the valley, Jamaca de Dios expands over the mountainsides and in between Palo Blanco and Pinar Quemado. “God is everywhere, but He sleeps in Jarabacoa, in His Hammock, Jamaca de Dios,” states the company website, explaining not just the name but the beauty of the place.  The homes each have a stunning view of the mountains and valley, located on 95 lots spanning 700,00 square meters off a dirt road winding up to the top.  Half way up is a Mediterranean restaurant appropriately called Aroma de la Montaña.

On the other side of the valley is Monte Bonito, inspired by nature and aiming to preserve it.  These homes are built with preservation in mind, leaving as many trees on the property as possible, while constructing custom homes mainly out of local natural and organic materials.  Placing these high quality homes in a natural and secluded environment, the road to reach these homes pass through hills and pastures, making one feel as if they have really escaped the city, although it is still close at hand.  With more than 25 homes completed or near completion in the last 4 ½ years, the capacity of the development is 100, leaving room for still more to come.