Hoyo Azul is a natural attraction with a unique beauty located within the Scape Park, in the area of Cap Cana (Punta Cana), this cenote offers a refreshing bath in waters from natural and fresh springs, a place belonging to the province of Altagracia.
It is the most famous natural attraction of the recreational and adventure park, all the richness of flora and fauna of the virgin forest adds to the impressive image of these flooded caves to create amazing places.
Surrounded by lush rainforest, it is approximately 14 meters deep and sits at the foot of a 75-meter-high limestone cliff covered in vegetation.
Live a good day of emotions and sensations, with family or friends, visiting this fun place that combines action, adventure, nature, culture, gastronomy and much more.
You’ll need to cross a suspension bridge and walk through a myriad of flora and fauna, including an orchid garden, to access this hidden oasis, jump into the enticing turquoise waters, or use the steps to enter this heavenly, natural pool.
A truly magical natural setting, with fresh and crystal clear waters, where you can swim, walk through the jungle and the gardens that surround it, and enjoy the different attractions within the park itself.
In particular, Hoyo Azul is about 12 meters deep and is located at the foot of a limestone cliff about 75 meters high, the vegetation that surrounds it is a good example of the typical low tropical forest of this area of the Dominican Republic. .
The rocky bottom of the cenote is fully visible thanks to its totally transparent waters and the intense blue hue that gives the place its name is due to a halocline phenomenon formed by different layers of water of different salinity. In summary, Hoyo Azul is a natural treasure that is well worth visiting.
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