Balneario La Plaza
Ribereño en Barahona, Dominican Republic
Public domain
Acceso y tarifas
- local guide fee per group (tarifa: DOP 2000 · group size: up to 8 people)
- motoconcho to trailhead (tarifa: DOP 100–200)
Qué hacer
- canyon exploration (ubicación: Canada de Deguindadero)
- Chipita Candela, Julian Chivi
- hiking to site (duración: 1–2 hours · difficulty: moderately challenging)
- natación (water: cold, crystal-clear)
Antes de ir
- attempting the trek completely solo without any local guidance is highly discouraged.
- avoid during or after heavy rain (hazard: flash floods in narrow canyon)
- bring sunscreen and insect repellent
- bring waterproof bag or camera (motivo: river crossings, water activities)
- high risk for elderly visitors (motivo: slipping on river rocks)
- hire local guide (pickup: La Cienaga village center)
- not suitable under age 7 (restriction: children under 7 years old)
- sturdy water-safe footwear required (motivo: river crossings and rocky terrain)
- wear waterproof footwear (motivo: river crossings, slippery rocks)
Servicios
- guided tour includes lifejacket
- guided tour includes lunch (meal: typical Dominican lunch)
- guided tour includes pickup — pickup and drop-off at accommodation
Mejor época para visitar
- weekdays less crowded (temporada: Monday–Friday)
Características
- 20+ natural pools (description: river canyon pools)
- canyon light effect at midday (time: midday)
- canyon river setting (description: crystal-clear waters hidden in a canyon)
- endemic flora on trail (especies: Javilla, Cabirma trees)
- remote, undeveloped site — no tourist infrastructure on site
Cerca de aquí
- nearest village (nombre: La Cienaga)
Datos útiles
- 4x4 vehicle required (travel time: approx. 2 hours from Barahona)
- guided tour duration (horario: 4)
- max group size (tour) (max: 15 people)
- multiple river crossings (terrain: uneven, slippery rocks)
- no on-site facilities — bring all food and water
- public transport access (ruta: guagua from Barahona to La Cienaga)
- tour languages available (languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish)
- weather-dependent access — canceled in bad weather; refund or reschedule offered
Identificador de catálogo: AVIA-T95Y-BHXEB