Salto del Limon

A 52-meter jungle waterfall with a natural swimming pool

DifficultyModerate

Area2 km²

Duration2-3 hours (round trip)

GuideRequired

Type

Natural Monument

Entry fee

RD$250-350 (approximately US$4-6); horseback ride additional RD$500-800

Difficulty

Moderate

Duration

2-3 hours (round trip)

Guide

Required

Area

2 km²

Best time

Year-round; highest water flow May-November; mornings for fewer crowds

Hours

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM daily

Elevation

100-350m

FacilitiesTrailhead ParkingLocal Guide ServicesHorseback Ride ServicesBasic Refreshment Stands

Key speciesHispaniolan woodpeckerCacao treesRoyal palmsGiant fernsRiver fish

Key features52-meter waterfallNatural swimming poolJungle hiking trailHorseback riding optionTropical forest scenery

TrailsWaterfall trail (2.5 km each way)

The park

Salto del Limon

A spectacular 52-meter waterfall plunging into a natural swimming pool, reached by a scenic jungle hike or horseback ride on the Samana Peninsula.

Salto del Limon is the most iconic waterfall in the Dominican Republic — a dramatic 52-meter (170-foot) cascade plunging from a cliff face into a deep natural swimming pool surrounded by lush tropical vegetation. Located in the mountainous interior of the Samana Peninsula near the village of El Limon, this waterfall has become a symbol of the Dominican Republic's natural beauty.

The journey to the falls is an adventure in itself, following a trail through tropical forest filled with cacao trees, royal palms, giant ferns, and birdsong. Many visitors opt for the traditional horseback ride (approximately 30 minutes each way), supporting the local farming community that maintains the trail. The final descent to the base involves steep steps and can be slippery, but the reward — swimming in the cold, clear pool at the foot of the thundering cascade, surrounded by mossy rocks and tropical greenery — is unforgettable.

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