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La Descubierta

La Descubierta is a town in Independencia Province district, Dominican Republic of about 5,521 people. Within 50 km by road there are 63 places to visit: 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 churches and 3 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Lago Enriquillo, Loma Gajo En Medio and Étang Saumâtre.

18.5705° N, 71.7297° WPop. 5,521

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Within 30 km31 places
Within 50 km63
Must-see24
Notable149
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from La Descubierta

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:11 pm

147 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave La Descubierta
  2. Cueva Las Caritascave · 1 hrs
  3. Lago Enriquillolake · 45 min
  4. Loma Gajo En Medioviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Sumidero Los Boloscave · 1 hrs
  6. Étang Saumâtrelake · 45 min
  7. Back in La Descubierta
Today’s loopLa DescubiertaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near La Descubierta?

Lago Enriquillo (lake, about 15 km), Cueva Las Caritas (cave, about 6 km), Loma Gajo En Medio (viewpoint, about 29 km), Sumidero Los Bolos (cave, about 13 km), Isla Cabritos (river spot, about 13 km), Parque Nacional Lago Enriquillo e Isla Cabritos (nature spot, about 17 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of La Descubierta?

63 places on Spotwander: 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 churches, 3 forts & heritage, 8 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to La Descubierta?

Cañada Miguel, about 25 km by road; Loma Gajo En Medio (29 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to La Descubierta?

Iglesia Evangelica Enmanuel, about 1 km by road; Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Las Mercedes (13 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from La Descubierta?

Start in La Descubierta, visit Cueva Las Caritas, then Lago Enriquillo, then Loma Gajo En Medio, then Sumidero Los Bolos, then Étang Saumâtre, and drive back — about 147 km by road in all.