Hoyo de Pelempito
A huge karst depression about 700 metres deep in Sierra de Baoruco National Park. The viewpoint looks down over pine-filled gorges to the distant coast.
Hoyo de Pelempito lies on the southern slope of Sierra de Baoruco National Park. It is a karst depression covering about 25 square km and up to 700 metres deep. From a road junction near Pedernales, a paved road climbs about 25 km to the viewpoint and visitor centre, at an elevation of around 1,100 metres. From the lookout you can see the forest on the crater floor and the Caribbean Sea in the distance. The slopes support Hispaniolan pine and several endemic birds, making it a popular spot for birdwatchers. The visitor centre has a small exhibit, and a park entrance fee applies. It can be visited on the way to Bahía de las Águilas, with about 2 hours for the round trip.
Opening hours
About 08:00–16:00
Nearby sights
- Cabo Rojo
- Polo Magnético
- Bahía de las Águilas
- Larimar Mines (Los Chupaderos)
- Laguna Cabral (Laguna del Rincón)
- Los Patos River & Beach
- Laguna de Oviedo
- Balneario San Rafael