Information about Los Tres Ojos (The Three Eyes) in the
national capital city of Santo Domingo de Guzman.
- Located in the eMunicipality of Santo Doming Este
- Situated on the east end of Mirador del Este Park
- Bowl shaped depression filled with water
- 50 foot high limestone caves and series of three lagoons
- Lagoons: Lago de Azufre, La Nevera, and El Lago de las Damas
- First cave accessed by steep staircase
- Visitors walk on series of pathways and steps
- Boat from second lake takes visitors to a 4th lake (Los Zaramagullones)
- One of the most visited tourist attractions in the D.R.
- Caves are fed by water fro an underground freshwater river.
- Lake temperature varies from 20 to 29 degrees C
- Caves open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Illuminated at night by colored lights
- Setting for some of the early Tarzan films and Jurassic Park scenes
Resources
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Wikiipedia "Los Trees Ojos" Article
Attractions in Santo Domingo de Guzman
Santo Domingo de Guzman Travel Guide
Dominican Republic Travel Guide
Caribbean Travel Guide