The 3 Eyes National Park
The 3 Eyes National Park
4.5
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Monday
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Sunday
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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A group of interconnected caves near Santo Domingo.
Duration: More than 3 hours
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  • Maureen W
    Hayward, California32 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful!
    After the confusion buying tickets, our visit was amazing! The water is beautiful, and the access points to the lakes were perfect. You could get close enough to really enjoy. We even saw fish and a turtle. The boat ride to the 4th ojo is definitely a must. Great place to visit for a very low price.
    Visited October 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written October 28, 2023
  • daniel
    2 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Scam
    The government, together with tourist guides, defrauds tourists by preventing them from paying cash. but guides can pay cash for their tickets. your only solution is to buy a guide package for 2400 pesos. if you cannot buy your ticket on the internet. knowing that few tourists have internet services and that it is often necessary to have access to our SMS to validate our internet payments. I consider this a tourist scam
    Visited October 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written October 30, 2023
  • Maria Alicia C
    Collierville, Tennessee13 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    National treasure in the DR!
    Wow!! Such amazing lakes! Fun tour guides and breathtaking views! Would highly recommend. Need good shoes and lots of steep steps. My 82 year old father handled it but he is in excellent shape.
    Visited February 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written February 15, 2024
  • Bob S.
    27 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A must do if in Santo Domingo
    An absolute must see in Santo Domingo. Its a cab ride to get there from the Colonial Zone, but well worth it. We went alone without a guide and don't think one is necessary. It cost a few bucks for the two of us, while a guide offered to take us for $40 US. The colors of the water and the caverns are absolutely amazing. There are three to see walking and the fourth is reached from the third via a 100 yard boat ride for 50 pesos, which I would definitely recommend. It takes about an hour taking time for pictures along the way. A lot of up and down via steps so wear the right shoes. Great way to spend an hour or so.
    Visited February 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written February 29, 2024
  • BSBtraveller
    Melbourne, Australia385 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Just OK
    We visited this place on a group tour, and to be honest, I wouldn’t suggest you go out of your way to visit, unless you have never been into underground caves before. It’s pretty enough but nothing spectacular. If you are there, sure visit it. The day we were there, it was stinking hot and very humid. I noticed that a lot of people who weren’t that fit found it quite difficult because there is a bit of climbing which I didn’t mind but some struggled with
    Visited April 2024
    Traveled solo
    Written April 23, 2024
  • Jade B
    Fort Lauderdale, Florida4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Tres Ojos Review
    I visited back in April and the park is easy to navigate on your own. You can purchase tickets by scanning the QR code at the ticket counter when you arrive. It was $3 US. There are people and tour guides who may offer the guide you through the park, but I did not opt in for that. The caves are very humid, which I’m no stranger to, however, you want to be prepared. Breathable clothing and comfortable shoes will be important in addition to having water with you! This visit was amazing and it’s a beautiful place. It is a MUST see when in Santo Domingo.
    Visited April 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written June 23, 2024
  • edan k
    19 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    worth stopping by
    Bought the tickets online. There's no default page in english, but the built-in translator in chrome worked fine. Price is DOP$200 for foreigners, and you only pay from age 10 and above. For some reason I couldnt find any comments about age in any review. The place is smaller than I expected and everything is very close to each other, though there are a few dozen stairs to go down into the cave area. We had no direct sun on us, and either there were no bugs or our repellent worked. The 4th eye is nice enough, hard not to be worth an extra US$1. We spent 2 hours there (because of kids) but you can easily see everything in less than an hour or even 30 minutes if you dont stop too much.
    Visited June 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written June 26, 2024
  • Evert C
    Cold Lake, Canada4 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Good nature reprieve, bundle with Santo Domingo
    Honestly, when I saw the entrance to the park, I didn't expect much. But, wow, was I ever wrong! There is just a whole world of wow waiting down there for you to explore. The underground lagoons are brilliant in color and are quite accessible. There is something to see for anyone over 5 (you don't pay for kids under 10). If you have the option, do visit during the week. It was not as crowded when we went on Monday. There are some steep climbs and lots of walking too, so wear comfortable clothing and shoes. We went as part of a Santo Domingo tour and our tickets were included so I'm not too sure on the ticket buying difficulties others experienced.
    Visited August 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written August 19, 2024
  • Delphine H
    Ottawa, Canada122 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nature at her best
    Beautiful spot of nature in the middle of the city. Easy access with Uber. You need to purchase tickets online in advance. We did not hire a guide. Make sure to pack water, the heat and humidity is extremely high at the bottom.
    Visited September 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written September 1, 2024
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SunSandHappy
Michigan38 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2019
This is a beautiful part of the Colonial Zone area, yet they do require you to have a tour guide (at least this is what I recall). Entrance fee is reasonable. If you are looking to see a few cenotes, enjoy this time. While you cannot swim in them, it's a nice leisurely walk for an hour or so. It is not walkable from the rest of the colonial zone, so plan your time with a short drive in between the areas. * We went with a group of teen agers, and while they thought it was beautiful, I am not so sure they were as interested as the adults were
Written January 23, 2020
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Moritz F
15 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020 • Couples
The 3 Eyes National Park is a really nice spot to calm down a bit and enjoy the view of cristal clear water holes. Alltogether it is a pretty small park, therefor entry prices with 200 DRP are ok. The park is situated between two very busy streets, but there is almost no noise after you climbed down to the water holes. You need to decide, if you like to get guided through the park by a guide waiting next to the park‘s entry (around 35$) or if you walk through by your own (for us, that was really ok).
Written March 12, 2020
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BrakiWorldTraveler
Belgrade, Serbia19,452 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2022
The 3 eyes NP is in the eastern part of SD across the Ozama river. It takes some 15 min drive from downtown and there's a free parking lot on spot. Entry fee is pretty cheap at 200 DOP (less than 4 $).
3 eyes refers to 3 small underground lakes (cenotes). First two are nice and picturesque, while the third is very small. There's a fourth lake which you can access by a small roping boat with extra 1$ fee, or you can walk above it through the park. This fourth cenote I found the most beautiful so I suggest taking the boat (2 min ride) as the views from down there are much better than from above.
Contrary to the cenotes in Mexico, here you cannot swim in them. Count on around 1-1,5 hrs for a visit.
Combine your visit with the Columbus lighthouse which is 5 min drive from here (read that review).
Written January 29, 2022
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maat49
London, UK366 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023
It's very interesting to walk round the caves and see the three lakes. To get to the fourth lake there is a boat across the third and biggest lake (cost 50 pesos). There are lots of steps. Be warned however that you cannot pay either cash or credit card to tickets at the entrance. You have to either buy on-line or download the QR code at the entrance. You have to then fill in a lengthy form in Spanish, cannot buy more that 4 tickets at a time or 5 in a day. This is a recent change and was causing chaos on the day we visited! Not sure if you can avoid the crowds, school groups, tour groups, who are very loud. You can walk in the park above the caves and view the fourth lake from above.
Written July 25, 2023
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Papiando
Curaçao11 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2019
Hidden right in the middle of the city, this park is tucked away and left in it's original state. First thing you'll notice are some stairs down that lead you to three lakes, each different in colour because of the minerals they contain. The water is crystal clear and you can see turtles swimming as well.
There is a fourth "eye" at walking distance, which is worth a visit as well.
Written January 10, 2020
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michaelcG7748ZT
Burlington, Canada141 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019 • Family
We arrived and were met by a guide who wanted 20 dollars to give us a tour. Reluctantly we agreed and went on a tour which turned out to be well worth the money. This is a must see. It is 3 pools that are submerged in a cave area. You can. Stick your feet in but no swimming is allowed. Plan for 2 hours.
Written February 11, 2020
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Ly0lik
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam203 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
Cool place, especially if you managed to come here before or after all package tourists. Last (4th) lake is must visit. It is ,uch bigger than all the others. Also remember, that you can walk outside of caves. Doing so you can see 4th lake from the ground.
Pay attention that air is reeeealy humid inside caves.
Written February 25, 2020
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lm-gym
New York390 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
A fantastic half-day trip from the historic old town to a natural wonder. Best to do in the morning, when there are no crowds. Walk to Plaza Espana and take an Uber from there (this way you avoid the occasional traffic jam in the narrow streets).

The park has steep stairways, but otherwise the walk is not exhausting. You do not need a guide to see the place. After entering aim for the stairway and go down. Follow the marked path. Take the boat ride to the last cenote. After climbing back to the surface, take a walk around and look at the lakes from the top as well.

There is no wifi in the park, and we could not order an Uber for going back. We just waited a few minutes for an Uber dropping off passengers and negotiated with the driver for the ride back.
Written February 9, 2020
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Adriana Carolin... A
Colombia45 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 • Family
Beautiful place, the landscape is simply spectacular, the four lakes of crystal clear water and the lush nature that surrounds them makes this experience unforgettable. We visited with our children and it really was a simple descent with them. It feels quite hot and humid so it is advisable to bring hydration and comfortable clothes, so it is better to go before noon and during the week where it is slightly less crowded and the sun is not in full. There is a bit of a mess when it comes to payment of tickets as they do not receive cash, but online payment and that platform fails a lot, ultimately, with several failed payment attempts allow payment with only Visa and Mastercard, something that they should facilitate from the beginning to avoid loss of time. There are local guides at the entrance but the park goes easy in an hour and without additional charges, you only pay to cross a cenote in a small boat to reach the largest and most beautiful, but it is only $50 Dominican adult and $25 children. If you visit Santo Domingo you can not miss this beautiful place, it is a recommended visit.
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Written August 7, 2024
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Cerdito Mochilero
Bogota, Colombia35 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 • Couples
Los Tres Ojos Natural Park is a surprising place and well known for its underground lakes connected by caves, this site offers a unique experience in which we can explore the natural beauty of stalactites and stalagmites. It's three eyes and a lake. The sulfur lake offers you the most turquoise blue color, followed by the ladies lake and the fridge (which is a darker lake because there is no direct light that reaches it. Across this last lake you enter the lake the zaramagullones, it is impressive, you pass through a raft that costs $100 Dominican pesos.
To enter the park you must pay ONLINE and by PSE they do not receive cash on the spot, you scan the code at the entrance and there they give you the handle of the entrance
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Written July 11, 2024
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