Hoyo Azul
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Located in Scape Park, Cap Cana. After passing an interesting trail where you will find some of the most peculiar flora and fauna in the Caribbean, you will reach this spectacular lagoon at the foot of the 65mt high cliff. These turquoise waters have a depth of 37 meters in its deepest point.
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Natalia R
Bogota, Colombia6 contributions
Sept 2023 • Family
The tourist attractions (cenotes and centers of interest) are in resorts and hotel complexes that charge to enter. I do not recommend, there is as much freedom to discover on your own as in other Central American countries. I didn't like it, I think it's more of a rumba plan and a little history in Santo Domingo and that's it, but I wouldn't go back
Written September 21, 2023
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Geoff Perry
2 contributions
Apr 2021
Great spot - numerous fun activities for entire family. Great scenery and fun places to swim w/ great ziplining course. Very fun day excursion for our family
Written April 23, 2021
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SeaofBlush
Washington DC, DC98 contributions
Jul 2014 • Couples
This cenote is beautiful!! If you've never been to one you should go. We came here about 10 months ago and thanks to tripadvisor figured out that you could just take a 3 dollar cab ride here and visit the cenote by paying $15 pp. No guide, no tour, you just walk up the trail yourself and go. We saw several cars parked here too of people who just went to the cenote. We just tried to go 4th of july weekend and it's completely changed! Now you have to take a "tour" that's offered 3 times a day and at $59 per person! And the tour is a tour guide walking you up the same path we took previously. I really enjoyed going on my own as we had the cenote to ourselves but now we would have to pay more and be stuck w/ other people....soooo not worth it anymore!
Written July 7, 2014
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jennifer_0290
Collegeville, PA202 contributions
Jun 2013 • Couples
We recently were in Cap Cana for a 6 day stay at Sanctuary Cap Cana. We like a good mixture of adventure and relaxation and wanted to do something out of the norm during our trip -- a visit to Hoyo Azul was the perfect choice!
Our hotel had this trip as a part of an excursion package that included dune buggy riding for ~$130 per couple. Thanks to reading Trip Advisor forums before our trip, I am happy to report that our entire visit to Hoyo Azul cost us a grand total of $26 USD.
What the hotels do not tell you is that you don't need to book a full excursion to visit this beautiful area of Scape Park. We were able to take a $3 cab ride from our hotel to Scape Park and were able to enjoy Hoyo Azul for $10 each.
The one thing I will caution you if you do not visit through an excursion is that you will get lost in the shuffle if you do not speak up. As you are by yourself, there is no tour coordinator telling you where to go so you have to make sure that you remind the Scape Park staff that you are going to Hoyo Azul and you will need a ride (<2 minutes) from their staff.
Once at the entrance to Hoyo Azul you will take a 10 - 15 minute walk/hike through a very interesting jungle area (don't worry, the path is well defined but make sure to wear sneakers!! Not recommended for people who are not up for the walk)
Finally you arrive at the beautiful Hoyo Azul! I don't believe that the photos that i've taken do it justice, its just something that you will have to see for yourself!
We were goin to ask the Scape Park staff to call us a taxi when we were done but a staff member offered to drive us back to our hotel instead!! We gave him the money we were planning to use for cab fare but he didn't act like he was expecting it - double win!
Our hotel had this trip as a part of an excursion package that included dune buggy riding for ~$130 per couple. Thanks to reading Trip Advisor forums before our trip, I am happy to report that our entire visit to Hoyo Azul cost us a grand total of $26 USD.
What the hotels do not tell you is that you don't need to book a full excursion to visit this beautiful area of Scape Park. We were able to take a $3 cab ride from our hotel to Scape Park and were able to enjoy Hoyo Azul for $10 each.
The one thing I will caution you if you do not visit through an excursion is that you will get lost in the shuffle if you do not speak up. As you are by yourself, there is no tour coordinator telling you where to go so you have to make sure that you remind the Scape Park staff that you are going to Hoyo Azul and you will need a ride (<2 minutes) from their staff.
Once at the entrance to Hoyo Azul you will take a 10 - 15 minute walk/hike through a very interesting jungle area (don't worry, the path is well defined but make sure to wear sneakers!! Not recommended for people who are not up for the walk)
Finally you arrive at the beautiful Hoyo Azul! I don't believe that the photos that i've taken do it justice, its just something that you will have to see for yourself!
We were goin to ask the Scape Park staff to call us a taxi when we were done but a staff member offered to drive us back to our hotel instead!! We gave him the money we were planning to use for cab fare but he didn't act like he was expecting it - double win!
Written June 14, 2013
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summertime66
Bethlehem, PA181 contributions
Jul 2013 • Friends
We didn't want to do a crazy excursion with 40 people in dune buggies all jumping in this pool together so we just took a taxi from The Paradisus Punta Cana. It was 90.00 for both of us in our own air conditioned taxi. The driver got us into the park, to the spot we hiked in, and he went in with us! Two women alone maybe prompted him. He was a great guy and photographer for us! IT WAS SO WORTH IT to go in alone... a short basically easy hike... for most... good water shoes would be suggested! ...some areas of volcanic rock and slippery spots/steps but well marked and safe, even for a 47 and 62 year old! We were the only two people in swimming for about 15 minutes until another couple came. Then the four of us swam in the most beautiful water I have ever seen... so refreshing and quiet. NOT LIKE the excursion would have been.. who wants to be in a place like that with a huge bunch of people... DO this! YOU WILL LOVE IT!!!
Written July 29, 2013
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saleem k
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This is by far the most I have paid for a dip in a natural pool . This is in Cap Cana , about 30 mins away from Bavaro . Wouldn't recommend this as a to do checklist for a Punta Cana vacation .
It's about a 10 mins of walk through the tour that starts from the reception area where you are asked to dig out $59 just for the pool .
The pool looks good , but honestly not worth the drive from Bavaro , nor the exorbitant price for the dip in the pool.
You are better off taking a walk down the beach or the party boat excursions .
It's about a 10 mins of walk through the tour that starts from the reception area where you are asked to dig out $59 just for the pool .
The pool looks good , but honestly not worth the drive from Bavaro , nor the exorbitant price for the dip in the pool.
You are better off taking a walk down the beach or the party boat excursions .
Written November 27, 2014
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Muchas gracias por su comentario, es valorada su opinión por nosotros.
Written December 8, 2014
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Sherry H
Calumet City, IL6 contributions
Jul 2013 • Couples
This place is a must see. The water is refreshingly cool. The only draw back was we had on flip flops and we had to go through the cave to get there. Please wear gymshoes.
Written August 5, 2013
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RobSo3
New York City, NY9 contributions
Apr 2013 • Couples
This was the most fun we had in Punta Cana, we picked an excursion that started with a dune buggy tour. We road the buggies through private mud roads(you will get dirty so dress comfortable and non caring) and even some developed roads( don't worry its closed off to only the buggies when the excursion is taking place). Once you get the hang of the ride(5 mins), its a lot of fun!!! After about 30 mins of riding, we stopped at a private beach called Playa Juanillo, this beach is amazing, all the beaches in Punta Cana are beautiful but this one takes the grand prize. Its a private beach so barely anyone was there, the white said has minimal rocks and the turquoise blue water was amazing. It's a shallow beach also so you can walk and walk and WALK out to the water. We were a good 40 yards into the water on FOOT. After about 45 mins, we got back on the dune buggies and rode them to Hoyo Azul which is an amazing body of fresh blue water inside a cave. Not recommended to jump in for non swimmers(like me) as the water is very deep (40+ feet). I did however get in and hold on to the dock(couldnt pass up the chance to at least feel the water). The water is however COLD as it is in a cave and the trees and rocks don't allow much sun light to hit the water so unless you're going to be in there swimming back and forth, you will be cold. We spent about an hour here and then drove the buggies back to the starting point. The overall excursion was about 4-5 hours but was a BLAST and i HIGHLY RECOMMEND it to anyone looking to have fun and see some of the more exotic attractions in an already exotic paradise. Enjoy!!!!
TIP: You will need glasses and a handkerchief as theres a lot of dirt that gets kicked up. They're available for purchase before you start the excursion but you can save yourself $15 if you bring your own.
TIP: You will need glasses and a handkerchief as theres a lot of dirt that gets kicked up. They're available for purchase before you start the excursion but you can save yourself $15 if you bring your own.
Written April 24, 2013
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Theresa O
5 contributions
Dec 2017 • Family
I am a travel agent and have been very well traveled my entire life and have done MANY excursions. This was the worst. A joke. I was told there was a monkey, there was not. That was one of the main reasons I went, as my daughter loves monkeys. I was told it was a 25 minute ride from the hotel to the park, it was double that. When we got to Scape Park we stood around for AN HOUR waiting for other people to arrive. I was furious. It was almost 300$ for 4 of us. We walked through a mosquito infested trail that I was told was a 7 minute walk that was more like a 15 minute walk. We had less than an hour to swim in a little pool of water. We headed back after we swam and waited almost another hour for the busses, even though the busses were all sitting there. All they want to do is sell pictures to people so they have you sit around for hours. Worst excursion ever.
Written December 26, 2017
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Ladiv3568
24 contributions
Oct 2013 • Couples
Hoyo Azul is a great little get away from the resort relaxing. We did not pay the arm and a leg to get there either. We had the hotel get us a cab -$2 dollars, to Scape Park, when we got there we paid $40 to get in and walked the trail back to the cave pool. Saved a bunch of money and got to enjoy the cave on our own time. We arranged for the cab to come back for us at a certain time and he did.
Written October 28, 2013
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Alguém sabe se há Uber ou Lift em Punta Cana?
Written September 5, 2023
Alguien que fue con chicos? Mi bebé tiene 3 años. Y querÃa llevarlo.
Written June 7, 2022
Is Hoyo Azul open now? I didn’t see any recent reviews. Also, does anyone know if they offer horse back riding?
Written April 10, 2022
Hi, I have a disability. I can swim well and like active things (zip wiring etc) I just find it hard to navigate stairs and have very poor balance. Would I still be able to go here?
Written December 19, 2021
Did you manage this place as I have similar disability
Written April 5, 2022
Hola, la recogida en punta cana en el hotel vista sol esta incluida en la tarifa proporcionada o se debe pagar algun recargo?
Written May 18, 2021
Gostaria de saber se existem passeios de meio dia ou para ver somente o jogo azul
Written February 28, 2020
Não. Somente full day. Sugiro um passeio mais barato chamado ojos indigenas, combinado com playa Blanca. Existe uma agência de brasileiros q oferecem este ótimo passeio.
Written March 22, 2020
Hi which activities are allowed to pregnant women ?
Thanks
Written January 13, 2020
Is there any possibility for admission/entrance only to hoyo azul? Or it is possible Only for Half day tour?
Written December 26, 2019
No. Only full day admission. I sugest the visitation to ojos indÃgenas combined with playa blanca. In my opinion much better than hoyo azul.
Written March 22, 2020
Jocelyn Diaz
Chile
Hola ¿La única forma de visitar el cenote de Hoyo azul es por medio de scape park? O hay otras agencias turÃsticas que te pueden llevar al lugar??
Written September 12, 2019
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