Visiting the Three Eyes National Park (Los Tres Ojos) in Santo Domingo

Also known locally in the Dominican Republic as "the eyes", this is the Three Eyes National Park inature reserve, with its open-air limestone cave system with a series of crystal clear lakes.

The Dominican Republic’s Three Eyes National Park is a nature reserve and open-air limestone cave system with a series of crystal clear lakes known as the “eyes.” Located in the capital, Santo Domingo, just ten minutes by car from the popular Colonial Zone, the park provides a sweet respite from the hustle and bustle of the busy city. Along with a guided tour, these caves also offer deeper insights into the pre-colonial and ancestral origins of the Dominican Republic. With such majestic beauty and sacred indigenous history, visiting Los Tres Ojos, is one of the most popular things to do in Santo Domingo. Here’s why and how to visit the Three Eyes National Park!

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What’s in the Los Tres Ojos/The Three Eyes Park?

Upon entering the park and going down its many steps, visitors can explore an expansive cave system including three different freshwater cave pools/cenotes (or the three “eyes” which give the park its name). The first eye is “Aguas Azufradas”, discovered in 1916, followed by the famous “La Nevera”, for its cooler temperature. A little further on is the third eye “Las Damas” or “Lago de las Mujeres.” In addition to these three “eyes” is a fourth “Los Zaramagullones” which can be seen from above if you walk towards the end of the park or, more recently, visitors can now reach it by boat.

Before going downstairs visitors can take a little walk around the fourth eye from above enjoying the lush and calm greenness.

Fun fact: Popular movies such as Tarzan and Jurassic Park have been filmed in Los Zaramagullones (4th eye)! Source.

Preparing to Visit the Three Eyes Caves

  1. It can get hot and humid inside the caves, so wear cool clothing.
  2. Depending on the time of the year, there might be some mosquitoes so bring mosquito repellant.
  3. There are no food stands, so bring your own water bottles to stay hydrated.
  4. Bring sturdy and grip shoes since it can get slippery in some parts.
  5. Bring your wide lens camera!

Transportation: How to Get to Three Eyes National Park (Los Tres Ojos)

This is quick and easy. You simply order an Uber and from La Zona Colonial it’s about a ten-minute drive and a $4 dollars USD ($200 peso) ride. Before signing up, enter promo code: q0vfd $5 off your first Uber ride!

Or you can take public transportation for less than $1 USD. Ask your hotel or hostel for the directions, since the route can vary depending on your location.

Entrance Cost/Price & Hours

2019 Cost: The price is $100 pesos ($2 USD) to enter the park and caves. The fourth “eye” is an additional $25 pesos (.50 cents USD) for the boat ride across.

Upon arriving, remember to walk straight to the wooden kiosk that sells tickets to avoid all the tour guides that will swarm you to try to sell you their services. Unless you do want a guide… then they can range from approximately $10 to $50 depending on how you negotiate with them.

Hours: The park is open every day from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The kiosk sells the last tickets at 3:00 PM.

Three Eyes National Park Tour Package

For travelers who prefer a more catered vacation experience, check out this group tour to Los Tres Ojos. Or, if you prefer a private experience, for $55 per person you can get picked up from your hotel and driven to the park for an informative guided tour.

Guided Tours of Three Eyes (Tres Ojos) Park

Here are some tour options you can book ahead of time, if you don’t want to show up in person:

  1. Santo Domingo from Punta Cana One Day Tour. This full day tour leaves from Punta Cana and takes you through many of the city’s highlights including Los Tres Ojos (Three Eyes) National Park. And it includes lunch!
  2. Santo Domingo History + Tres Ojos Tour: This is a half day tour includes a history tour of Santo Domingo + the Tres Ojos caves. Also includes lunch! Pick up starts from your hotel in Santo Domingo.
  3. Santo Domingo Half Day Tour: This tour includes La Zona Colonial (the Colonial Zone neighborhood) and the 3 Eyes National Park. It’s a little pricier, but it has the best reviews.
  4. Santo Domingo Natural Wonders: This tour takes you to the Three Eyes National Park (Los Tres Ojos) but also takes you to the Botanical Gardens in Santo Domingo.

Contact THIS PAGE to reserve a tour. Local lunch, round-trip transportation, entrance fees, and guides are included. Chat with him under “contact” to discuss. For more Dominican Republic tours and travel services click here.

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6 thoughts on “Visiting the Three Eyes National Park (Los Tres Ojos) in Santo Domingo

  1. monica says:

    I was just in Santo Domingo before the world shut down and I thought Tres Ojos was beautiful. A local had advised me against going but I’m so glad I didn’t listen. Gorgeous place to visit! I went early and beat the tour rush thankfully.

    • Isabelle says:

      I wonder why they advised against it! Thank you for letting us know you enjoyed your visit. Hope you can make it back out to DR again 🙂

  2. Lauren says:

    It is really beautiful and it is nice that it is so close. I believe the prices have gone up however, $200 per person and $50 to get to the last eye. It was still well worth it.

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