Day Trip to Lago Enriquillo
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Morning
Set off early from Barahona, taking the paved route via Vicente Noble, Tamayo and Galván to the village of La Descubierta . The road passes Haitian bateyes and dusty villages, and provides stunning views of the Sierra de Neiba. Aim to arrive at the Parque Nacional de Isla Cabritos, the lake’s official access point just outside La Descubierta, as early as possible and enquire if a boat will leave soon.
The boat trip takes half an hour each way, and you can wander around the rocky island looking for the tame iguanas, or wait for the return trip, which normally involves crocodile-spotting. A welcome cold drink is normally available back at the park office.
Energy permitting, head back to Postrer Río and look for signs to Las Caritas , a cave filled with Taino carvings that can be reached by a strenuous 10-minute climb. You could even try the natural swimming pool at La Descubierta, a cold sulfur spring. There are some rudimentary eating places here, but it makes sense to bring along some food and drink, especially water.
Afternoon
Return to Barahona around the lake’s loop road, passing the border town of Jimaní , Duvergé, and Cabral, getting a good view of the freshwater Laguna Rincón to your left.
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