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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$100 ministry tariff. Reports through 2026 describe RD$50 to RD$100 actually charged at the gate, and parking is billed separately by private paradas at RD$200-500.
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.

Before you go

Park information

Entry feeRD$100 ministry tariff. Reports through 2026 describe RD$50 to RD$100 actually charged at the gate, and parking is billed separately by private paradas at RD$200-500.
Opening hours8:00 AM - 4:00 PM daily
DifficultyModerate
Guide requiredYes
Recommended duration2-3 hours (round trip)
Best time to visitYear-round; highest water flow May-November; mornings for fewer crowds
Elevation100-350m
Area2 km²
Nearest townEl Limon / Las Terrenas
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