Polo Magnético
A “gravity hill” on the mountain road near Polo, where a car left in neutral seems to roll uphill.
The Magnetic Hill lies in the mountains west of Barahona, near the village of Polo. It is a stretch of road where the terrain creates an optical illusion. When a car is stopped in neutral, both the vehicle and water poured on the ground appear to flow uphill. Locals call it the magnetic pole or the gravity mystery, and roadside signs mark the spot. The area is also a coffee-growing region, so you can stop at small-farm coffee plantations nearby and enjoy the mountain views. Entry is free, and the experience takes about half an hour. The road has many bends and steep slopes, so visiting in daylight is advised.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Larimar Mines (Los Chupaderos)
- Laguna Cabral (Laguna del Rincón)
- Barahona Malecón & Parque Central
- Balneario San Rafael
- Playa Baoruco
- Playa El Quemaito
- Los Patos River & Beach
- Hoyo de Pelempito