La Descubierta

Independencia · the Dominican Republic

La Descubierta

In the destination Barahona and Pedernales.

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The city

What to expect from La Descubierta.

La Descubierta is a small town on the north shore of Lago Enriquillo, the lowest point in the Caribbean, more than 40 meters below sea level. It is the base for visiting Parque Nacional Lago Enriquillo and Isla Cabritos, with American crocodiles, iguanas and flamingos, and it has the bathing area of Las Barías, with cold freshwater springs.

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The local experience

What to see in La Descubierta

Parque Nacional Lago Enriquillo e Isla Cabritos
Park

Parque Nacional Lago Enriquillo e Isla Cabritos

The lowest salty lake in the Caribbean, more than 40 meters below sea level, with American crocodiles, rhinoceros iguanas, flamingos and Isla Cabritos in the middle.

Balneario Las Barías
Natural pool

Balneario Las Barías

A bathing spot of fresh, cold springs that emerge at the foot of the mountain in La Descubierta, with pools in the shade of large trees, near Lake Enriquillo.

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