Where we shoot
Indigenous Eyes Ecological Park
Twelve spring-fed freshwater lagoons on shaded dry-forest trails near Punta Cana. Several are open to swim in; clearest water December to April.
The Indigenous Eyes Ecological Reserve (Reserva Ojos Indígenas) protects a pocket of subtropical dry forest near Punta Cana, threaded with trails that link a series of crystal-clear freshwater lagoons fed by underground springs. The Taíno called these still, glass-clear pools 'eyes', and several are open for a cool, refreshing swim surrounded by forest. It's a serene, shaded contrast to the beaches — an easy nature walk that's a regular part of Punta Cana eco-excursions. Our photographers capture the mirror-like lagoons, the swims and the green forest trails, with the water at its clearest and the walking most comfortable in the cooler, drier months from December through April.
What we capture here
- Crystal-clear freshwater spring-fed lagoons
- Glass-clear Taíno 'eyes' you can swim in
- Serene, shaded dry-forest trails
- Birds and lizards along the way
What is the Indigenous Eyes Ecological Reserve?
It protects a pocket of subtropical dry forest near Punta Cana, threaded with trails that link a series of crystal-clear freshwater lagoons fed by underground springs. The Taíno called these still, glass-clear pools 'eyes'.
Can you swim in the lagoons at Indigenous Eyes?
Yes — several of the lagoons are open for a cool, refreshing swim surrounded by forest. It is a serene, shaded contrast to the beaches rather than a demanding hike.
When is the best time to visit Indigenous Eyes?
The water is at its clearest and the walking most comfortable in the cooler, drier months from December through April.
What is there to photograph at Indigenous Eyes?
The mirror-like lagoons, the swims and the green forest trails, with birds and lizards along the way. Our photographers work the trails and the water's edge while you walk.
| Where | Near Punta Cana, Dominican Republic |
|---|---|
| Landscape | Subtropical dry forest and spring-fed lagoons |
| Swimming | Yes, in several of the lagoons |
| Effort | An easy nature walk on linked trails |
| Clearest water | December through April |
| Also known as | Reserva Ojos Indígenas |
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