Private Full Day Tour: Authentic Exploration of Laguna de Oviedo and Surrounding Destinations
Barahona
Embark on a private full-day tour of Laguna de Oviedo and surrounding destinations. Explore authentic and lesser-known places, enjoy a delicious lunch, and experience the comfort and safety of our local expert guides.
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Barahona - Departure from your accommodation in Barahona, accompanied by our staff and a nature interpreter guide.
  • Mina de Larimar - You will be picked up at your hotel in a safari van and taken to the Philippines, a small community where the only blue Pectonite mine in the country and in the world is located, Larimar, a blue semi-precious stone. Along the way, you will enjoy beautiful panoramic views. During the visit to the mine, you will be able to observe the miners in the process of extracting the stone and accompany them in their search if you wish. This feminine stone is extremely soft, providing calm, balance and facilitating… (here you could add more information about the properties of the stone).
  • Playa San Rafael - Panoramic vehicle tour of one of the most impressive beaches in the Dominican Republic, with its unique and spectacular landscape.
  • Balneario Villa Miriam - Visit to the private residence created in 1970 by Mr. Nabij Khoury, a Lebanese merchant and industrialist based in Barahona, Dominican Republic. Villa Miriam is a charming paradisiacal place where we can find a series of fed swimming pools.
  • Playa De Los Patos - Panoramic tour by vehicle along this pebble beach, popular with surfers, and where the Los Patos River forms a large natural pool.
  • Parque Eolico Los Cocos - Panoramic visit to the largest wind farm in the Caribbean and Central America, connected to the national grid and with a capacity of 77 megawatts. Learn how it works on an hour-long tour.
  • Arroyo Salado - Visit to the little-known spa surrounded by vegetation and mangroves, with water that tastes brackish and is transparent in color. Located near the Colonia de Juancho and in a mangrove area.
  • Laguna de Oviedo - Visit to the Oviedo Lagoon, located in the heart of the Jaragua National Park (Pedernales), an oasis for migratory birds, rhinoceros iguanas, varieties of plants and local communities. Observation of the four species of mangrove (red mangrove, black mangrove, white mangrove), flamingos, spoonbills, mangrove canaries, several species of herons, terns and many others. In addition to being an impressive place to observe the local fauna and flora, the Oviedo Lagoon also offers the opportunity to enjoy a natural mud bath. The mud found in the lagoon is rich in minerals and nutrients that are beneficial for the skin. The benefits of the mud bath in Oviedo Lagoon include deep cleansing of the skin, elimination of toxins, improvement of blood circulation and reduction of inflammation. Additionally, mud can help soften the skin and improve its texture.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Lunch
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
Additional Information

We will take you to one of the least visited and most authentic places. In addition to Laguna de Oviedo, we explored other surprising destinations in the region, such as Arroyo Salado and the Larimar Mine.

The experience includes lunch and we make sure you don’t have to worry about transportation, giving you the convenience of being picked up at your place of lodging and taking you back at the end of the tour.

Local knowledge: Our guides are local experts who have in-depth knowledge of the history, flora and fauna of the area.

Sustainability: We care about preserving and protecting the natural environment. We encourage sustainable practices and educate our clients about the importance of environmental conservation.

Comfort and safety: We make sure that our clients feel comfortable and safe throughout the tour. We have health insurance, well-maintained modern vehicles, and follow strict safety measures.

Location
Barahona
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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4 Adult, 2 Senior
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