Los Tres Ojos (“The Three Eyes”) is a system of open-air limestone caves in the Mirador del Este park, on the east bank of the Ozama River. Stairways carved into the rock lead down to a series of still, crystal-clear lagoons surrounded by stalactites and tropical vegetation.
The lagoons
Despite its name, the site has more than three lagoons. The first ones are reached on foot along the cave paths; the last one, open to the sky, is reached by crossing the water on a small rope-drawn raft — one of the highlights of the visit.
Good to know
The visit takes around an hour. Paths can be damp and there are many steps, so wear shoes with good grip. It is an easy half-day outing from our towers and combines well with the Faro a Colón, also in Santo Domingo Este.
Ask our concierge about transport: we can arrange a taxi or a private driver so you can enjoy the trip without worrying about parking.
Photo credits
- CCSD Parque Colon RD 02 2017 1903 by Mariordo (Mario Roberto Durán Ortiz), CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Santo Domingo - Alcazar de Colon 01 by Martin Falbisoner, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Santo Domingo Este - Los Tres Ojos 0946 by Phyrexian, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Santo Domingo Este - Los Tres Ojos 0863 by Phyrexian, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Santo Domingo Este - Los Tres Ojos 0202 by Phyrexian, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
