Los Patos River & Beach
Balneario Los Patos
A cold, spring-fed river mouth known as the shortest river in the Caribbean. Its clear water runs only a few hundred metres to the sea, so you can enjoy both river and sea.
Los Patos lies about 40 km south of Barahona. Spring water rising from the foot of the mountains forms a stream only a few hundred metres long, known locally as 'the shortest river in the Caribbean.' The water is clear and cold, and the shallow stretches are suitable for children. Beyond the river mouth is a pebble beach. A row of small restaurants along the bank serves fried fish, seafood rice and cold drinks, and weekends are a favourite day out for local families. Entry is free, and parking costs a small fee. It can be visited along with San Rafael and the Paraíso beaches on the coastal road.
Opening hours
Open all day; daytime recommended
Nearby sights
- Balneario San Rafael
- Larimar Mines (Los Chupaderos)
- Playa Baoruco
- Playa El Quemaito
- Polo Magnético
- Barahona Malecón & Parque Central
- Laguna de Oviedo
- Laguna Cabral (Laguna del Rincón)