City: Dominican Republic
Top Things to do in Dominican Republic
Top Hotels in Dominican Republic
- 1. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana
- 2. Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
- 3. Dreams Royal Beach Punta Cana
- 4. Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana
- 5. Live Aqua Beach Resort Punta Cana
- 6. Majestic Elegance Punta Cana
- 7. Margaritaville Island Reserve Cap Cana
- 8. Casa de Campo Resort & Villas
- 9. Majestic Mirage Punta Cana
- 10. Dreams Macao Beach Punta Cana
9 Caverns & Caves in Dominican Republic That You Shouldn't Miss
Coordinates: 19°00′N 70°40′W / 19.000°N 70.667°W / 19.000; -70.667
Restaurants in Dominican Republic
1. La Sirena Cave
2. Cueva de las Maravillas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 497 reviews
Reviewed By NYPolarCat - New York City, United States
We were a group of 3 tired adults and 4 children driving from Santo Domingo to Bavaro, and this was a fun and fascinating way to break up the ride. We spent only about 20 min. inside the cave. Our guide was knowledgeable and nice. The taking of photos inside the cave is prohibited, with the exception of the large area at the end, which is full of natural light. The cave is pretty and easy to navigate if you’re able to walk. It is not wheelchair-accessible. It’s quite humid in the cave, so there’s definitely no need to bundle up with a sweater or anything. The area surrounding the entrance to the cave is very lush with all sorts of interesting plants and trees. The ending with all the iguanas was very cool. The bathrooms are very, very nice and clean. There was a large area with tables and chairs, so I suppose you could bring a picnic. There is no restaurant on the premises, just a gift shop with items not specific to the cave. I recommend this if you’re on the way from the capital to Bavaro and need a good 45 minutes to an hour to stretch your legs and refresh.
3. Cueva del Puente
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By VibrantDreamer - Canada, null
Follow Google Map which will take you to the entrance of the park which is by the beach with free parking. Entrance is $5 USD. Hike is about 2.7 KM sandy and then rocky trail. Easy no up hill except maybe 30 meters at the end before going into the cave. The cave is amazing. It has 3 different branches. Make sure to visit them all. Don't go with flip flops or you will regret it. Take headlamp. It is much better than using the phone's flash light. Make sure you LEAVE before sunset. Go to the end and scream to hopefully get the owl fly out the way it did for us. We saw lots of bats at one point. You can take many cool pictures. It is very well worth the hike and the fee. Nobody was there when we went but 3 young girls were heading to the cave when we were walking back. It is a very beautiful cave. Go and see it for yourself. Enjoy. Send me a PM if you have any question.
4. Cueva de Chicho
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By jamiesonfamily - Plymouth, United Kingdom
We took a taxi from our hotel in Bayahibe - $15 each way and the driver waited two hours for us. It was $4 per person to enter the caves, and our guide told us lots about the flora and fauna en route to the cave as well as telling us about the Taino history. He also accompanied us on our swim in the cave, taking us right in and showing us a section we may not otherwise have seen. We took masks, snorkels and diving torches, which made the whole experience utterly magical. The water was crystal clear and refreshing rather than cold. Loved it. Just seeing the guide line for divers disappear into the depths made me feel a bit queasy - it is possible to dive here, but I think I’ll stick to Open Water!
5. Cueva Padre Nuestro
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By PhyllisM0523 - Easton, United States
We did this tour with Pro Excursions. We were picked up at our hotel and driven to Padre Nuestro. Pro Excursions provided the snorkeling gear. I would recommend wearing sneakers for the hike to the cave, and water shoes for the cave. Swimming in the cave was very nice. Certainly different. No fish to see, but very cool stalagmites and stalactites. Our guide Florents did a nice job of explaining things to us.
6. Las Cuevas de Cabarete
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 169 reviews
This group of connected rocks and boulders provides an interesting site for divers.
Reviewed By BillDedeHard - Hutchinson, United States
Great tour through the caves. Our guide had just Bill and I, so we had great conversations all the way through the caves. The water in the base of the caves is beautiful and you really need to jump in! Lovely walk, fun excursion away from the beach scene!
7. Cave Oleg Bat House
8. Cenote Indigena Las Ondas
9. La Cueva del Eden
Find wellness in every space of La Cueva del Eden located inside of "Praedium Garden Events", where you can enjoy a relax time by your self in company of the trees and experience a peace atmosphere, have a bath at "La Cueva del Eden" cave with a natural manantial or in company of your family and friends. Taste our food made in "fogon" (stove with wood) with natural juice of our fruit trees.
