Monte Cristi Bay view from Hotel Montechico

Monte Cristi Bay view from Hotel MonteChico

Follow the salt flats and the ocean air to a quaint fishing village called San Fernando de Monte Cristi, Monte Cristi in the province of Monte Cristi.  Located in the northern western region on the Dominican Republic, this tranquil village is a respite for the weary traveler.  You can see and admire the cacti dotting the landscape.  Yes, cacti are abundant on this side of the island.

While travelling to one of the most beautiful beaches to be found – El Morro Beach- stop at Monte Cristi’s Coco Mar Restaurant next to the Montechico Hotel. The restaurant offers inside and outside seating.  The outside tables have a nice view of the ocean as the refreshing sea breeze to cool you off.  There is inside seating, some tables also face the sea.  The food is home cooked and delicious.  Try the seafood soup-served in a gigantic bowl.  The soup easily serves tow-if not four people!  It is fragrant-full of octopus, conch, fish and lots of vegetables. Wash it down with a nice cold beer and you are in heaven.

The restaurant also serves other dishes-not just seafood.  Wine and other alcoholic beverages are also available. Local patrons dine in the restaurant-always a good indication that the food is good and fresh.  The staff is courteous and friendly. It is a restaurant worth visiting-like visiting old friends from home-wherever home might be.

While visiting Monte Cristi, in the Dominican Republic, you will encounter a hotel that usually has rooms available.  The rooms have scenic views, some have AC, there is cable and hot water.  All this can be found for less than 1,000 DOP per night at the Montechico Hotel. This video was taken from the 2nd floor balcony showing a panoramic view of the bay.

Don’t forget to request the staff to turn on the hot water!

Here, in Monte Cristi one finds clear waters ideal for snorkeling and diving and exploring the long, amazingly diverse coral reef or identifying fascinating fauna which is atypical from other Caribbean islands and the rest of the Dominican Republic.

Monte Cristi is home to Monte Cristi Beach or Playa Monte Cristi where one can find rough waters at times as it sits on the Atlantic. Next to a small island called Pablillo is a semi-circular beach with golden sand due to rock deposits and significant surf where one can surf and boogie board, called El Morro.

See other Videos of Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic.

Monte Cristi Clock Tower and Church

Monte Cristi Park office and beach entrance

Monte Cristi Marina and Restaurant

Monte Cristi Bay View from Hotel Montechico