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Indigenous Eyes Ecological Park
A nature reserve inside Puntacana Resort with 12 spring-fed lagoons, four of them open for swimming, seen on a guided tour.
Indigenous Eyes (Reserva Ecológica Ojos Indígenas) is a nature reserve inside Puntacana Resort & Club, near Punta Cana airport, managed by the Fundación Puntacana. Shaded forest trails lead to 12 freshwater lagoons fed by springs, the 'eyes', and four of them are open for swimming in cool, clear water. Visits are by guided tour only and must be booked: departures at 10:00 and 14:00, about 2 h 45 min in all, with around 40 minutes of walking plus tastings of coffee, chocolate and mamajuana. The reserve also protects two endemic species, the Ridgway's hawk and the rhinoceros iguana. Sunscreen is not allowed unless it is 100% mineral, to protect the water. From Bávaro it is roughly 30 to 45 minutes by road. It is open year-round, and December to April is drier and cooler. No excursion we photograph goes here, so photos at Indigenous Eyes are a private shoot, arranged in advance.
What we capture here
- Clear, spring-fed lagoons in the forest
- Swims in four of the 12 'eyes'
- Shaded trails through dry forest
- Ridgway's hawks and rhinoceros iguanas
What is Indigenous Eyes?
It is a nature reserve inside Puntacana Resort & Club with 12 spring-fed freshwater lagoons on shaded forest trails. The Fundación Puntacana manages it.
Can you swim at Indigenous Eyes?
Yes, in four of the 12 lagoons. The water is cool and clear, and sunscreen is not allowed unless it is 100% mineral.
Can you visit Indigenous Eyes on your own?
No, visits are by booked guided tour only, with departures at 10:00 and 14:00. The tour takes about 2 h 45 min.
Hoyo Azul or Indigenous Eyes: which should I choose?
Indigenous Eyes is a guided nature walk with several swimming lagoons and endemic wildlife. Hoyo Azul is a single dramatic cenote under a cliff, reached with a Scape Park ticket.
Can I have photos taken at Indigenous Eyes?
Yes, as a private shoot arranged in advance. No excursion we photograph goes here.
| From Bávaro | Roughly 30 to 45 minutes by road |
|---|---|
| Time needed | A 2 h 45 min guided tour, 10:00 or 14:00 |
| Best months | Year-round; December to April is cooler |
| Our photos | Private shoot, by arrangement |
| Swimming | In four of the 12 lagoons |
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