In Luperon itself, Mario's Ranch offers horseback riding through countryside inaccessible by motorized means. Mario, a gentle soul who rides like Geronimo, will guide you himself, stopping every few miles to explain in English some facet of local history and culture, or maybe to pick a few mangoes for snacks. You might also attend a cockfight, every one of which is like Super Bowl Sunday to Dominican enthusiasts. You may not enjoy watching roosters duel to the death, but the pre-contest preparations and intense wagering are fascinating. The best reason to stop is not geographic but spiritual, to feed your own sense of adventure.
Morning is better than afternoon.
If you have been in the sand-scrubbed Bahamas for a few months, you will notice the rich smell of soil. As you near the coast, the Luperon beach resort will stand out as white forms against the terrain. The harbor entrance is just left of them. 56.5 W puts you two miles north of the harbor entrance. The reefs usually break on either side of you and occasionally are marked by red and green marker balls.