Los Tres Ojos
Parque Nacional Los Tres Ojos
A collapsed limestone cave system east of the city, where four emerald-green underground lakes hide among stalactites. A hand-pulled boat takes you to the deepest 'Fourth Eye'.
Los Tres Ojos is a collapsed karst cave system. Descending a staircase into the caves, you pass clear, blue-green underground lakes such as Sulphur Lake and Lady Lake, with stalactites hanging from the ceilings. The Taíno people once held rituals here. The fourth lake, Ninfa Lake, is crossed by a small boat pulled along a rope by hand and surrounded by lush vegetation. It has served as a filming location for films such as Tarzan. The site lies about 10 km from the colonial district, roughly 20 minutes by taxi. Admission costs a few dollars, with a small extra fee for the boat. The steps are slippery, so wear non-slip shoes.
Opening hours
08:30–17:00
Nearby sights
- National Aquarium
- Faro a Colón
- Fortaleza Ozama
- Alcázar de Colón
- Calle Las Damas
- Museo de las Casas Reales
- National Pantheon
- Plaza de España