La Descubierta · La novia de la fronteraES
View of the Sierra de Neiba and Lake Enriquillo from La Descubierta

Discover the Dominican Republic’s Deep South

Between Lake Enriquillo and the Sierra de Neiba, come discover why we are known as La Novia de la Frontera.

Lake Enriquillo · Sierra de Neiba · Dominican Republic

La Novia de la Frontera welcomes you

Come and discover why

From La Descubierta you can explore Lake Enriquillo, visit Cabritos Island, walk our hills, enjoy the springs of Las Barías and experience the hospitality that brings La Novia de la Frontera to life.

Come to walk, swim and spend time with our people. The answer is something you discover by experiencing it.

Experiences that begin here

Ways to get close to the water, climb into the mountains and meet local life.

Lake Enriquillo at sunset

Half day · Easy

Visit Cabritos Island

A respectful encounter with one of the lake’s most iconic landscapes.

For:
Nature lovers and families
Best time:
Schedule to be confirmed
A stream beneath the trees at Las Barías

2–4 hours

Enjoy Las Barías

Fresh water, shade and local life at a spring full of character.

For:
All visitors
Best time:
Conditions to be confirmed
Green hills overlooking Lake Enriquillo

3–6 hours · Moderate · route dependent

Walk the hills

Trails that exchange lakeside views for the vastness of the mountains.

For:
Hikers
Best time:
Early start recommended
Mountain landscape beneath an open sky

1 night · Variable

Camp under the stars

A night beneath an open sky, always in approved places and conditions.

For:
Adventure seekers
Best time:
Permits to be confirmed
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Palm trees and farmland in La Descubierta

You plan the journey. We help you experience it.

We can help shape a route, orient your Cabritos Island visit, find local options, connect with guides and prepare activities for families and groups. All services remain subject to validation and availability.

One, two or several days

1 day

La Descubierta in one day

Water, landscape and a first conversation with the land.

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2 days

Two days in nature

Dry forest, springs and the immense presence of the lake.

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3 days

Adventure weekend

More movement, more altitude and nights under an open sky.

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Water, mountains and community

Nature

Lake Enriquillo

The vast waterscape that defines this territory.

Getting there
Route and access to be validated
Tip
Bring water and sun protection
Approximate location
-71.58135, 18.48535

Locations are for orientation; confirm access and conditions before travelling.

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A land of contrasts

News from the lake and mountains

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