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In the 1970’s, Polibio Díaz – legendary lawyer and politician, native of Barahona – talked his daughter Virginia and her husband, Julio Schiffino, into constructing their summer house in a share of his estate in Barahora. He had destined for this purpose a hill with lush tropical foliage – coconut trees, palm trees and mahogany among others – and with the most beautiful view of the Caribbean Sea. Since early on, Don Polibio kept a close relationship with the region’s inhabitants constantly visiting reaffirming bonds with even the most humble of the locals, while also enjoying the surrounding fauna and flora. He considered the latter a source of good fortune and well being. Don Polibio’s insistence finally paid off when, in 1976, Julio and Virginia built the long-awaited summer house. It was designed by his friend, the renowned architect José Horacio “Sancocho” Marranzini. Back then the summer house was privately owned by the Schiffino family and there they entertained their guests and friends. It only had three rooms, a roomy terrace and pool, which altogether created a cozy Caribbean ambiance. Julio and Virginia brought to life this magical place where they shared their passion for hospitality, expressed their good taste and their love for good food while generating unforgettable memories for everyone who visited. Fifteen years later, in 1991, they decided to add more rooms turning their summer house into a small country inn which they simply called “Casa Bonita”. By doing so they shared the magic of their house with other visitors, showing them the natural diversity and richness of this secluded region. Once again, fifteen years later, in 2006, new renovations were made, this time by the talented Dominican architect Rafael Selman –whom in his youth enjoyed Casa Bonita’s hospitality–. The pool was enlarged and all the interior spaces redecorated in order to achieve a luxurious Caribbean ambiance. Nowadays, my grandfather’s vision is shared by the third generation of our family. Alongside an extraordinary human team, we have committed ourselves to continue hosting visitors in our Casa Bonita. We spare no efforts in making them feel... at home. Polibio Schiffino © 2008 Casa Bonita Tropical Lodge. Km. 17 Carretera de la Costa. Bahoruco - Barahona, Dominican Republic. Tel. (809) 476-5059. Reservations: T. (809) 540-5908, F. (809) 565-7310. Produce and Hosted by SunCreations.com.
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