Rancho Tierra Alta

First of all, be aware this is neither the typical geography nor the typical weather of the Dominican Republic. This place is not about the Caribbean heat, sun and beaches. My wife and I were tired of the beach, since in the two previous months we had been in resorts in Punta Cana and Puerto Plata. So, for this occasion we decided something more in touch with Mother Nature. We chose three places in the Jarabacoa area and started calling them. Out of the three chosen places, Rancho Tierra Alta was the only one to respond our phone call. And it was providential! We didn’t take our car because the area is full of high hills and the road is not the safest. We took a Caribe Tours bus to Jarabacoa (350.00 Dominican pesos each) and then a taxi to the place (500 Dominican pesos). To me, the place was like a dream, like being in one of those films where people stay at a log cabin in the forest. Now, the deal is choosing the superior room. The others are ok, but this one doesn’t compare to nothing else. It is spacious, with a balcony, a king size bed, and a twin size bed in a corner, a sofa, bathroom and a big closet (that should had been cleaned more often, although we didn’t need it). There is also a Tv set and Wi Fi. The areas of this place (meaning the entrance, the living room, the dining room, the superior bedroom, etc) are decorated with such a good taste that being anywhere makes you fill nice, peaceful, and comfortable. Now, sitting at the balcony of the superior room, having some wine while eating a chocolate bar hand made by the women of Puerto Plata, (you can only get those at Nacional supermarket) and contemplating the view of the surrounding forest with lots of tall pine trees swinging in the breeze, and the far away lights of the city down in the valley … that’s something! I just couldn’t help thinking that’s the kind of place some famous novelists and composers used to retire to write their masterpieces. The service people were great, very nice and discrete. We ate their food and it had good taste.