Spa the Barias, The uncovered Neiba
Spa the Barias
Spa the Barias, It is an oasis that is born in the midst of the cloud forest, in the Sierra de Neiba. This beautiful spring is really amazing and unique by the temperature of its waters that are really cold. For those who are not accustomed to such low temperatures, as this spring that was born in the vicinity of the Lake Enriquillo. Considered one of the places most attractions can be seen in this area.
The Barias originated approximately on the 2,000 meters above the sea level. Feature that gives you all that chilly touch to the spring, in this area of the forest. The cloud forest of which it is part, It is one of those places that still remain virgins by ecological area care. What makes this totally secure and care. The crystal clear waters are completely underground, which descend until arriving to the Spa. What makes difficult to maintain is inside, Since their temperatures make that is difficult to endure.
It would not be strange to arrive at the place and see that one no within the waters already explained-cause. It is said that water run through the lush vegetation surrounding this spring. That is, is surrounded by beautiful vegetation, where groundwater run. This urban forest located in the southwestern part of the Dominican Republic and to the Northwest of the province independence. They have the inhabitants that is an exquisite place to share family and admire the beauty of nature and pure air.
Natural Monument
Spa The bar for the year of the 2009 It was transformed into a natural monument because of the beautiful thing is, in this Decree are maintained under care ones 1.23 km around the springs that emerge to lead the effort to its care and conservation. This site is monitored and coordinated by the City Council in the area of La Descubierta with the help of what is the Ministry of environment is responsible for maintain this beautiful wonder of nature under care.
In relation to the number of wells have been quantified ones 48 which leave in view of the public or rather to the surface, It is really amazing that in times of winters this natural pool has been able to achieve the 6 degree Celcius, something really great but not so much for those who still try to keep these waters.
Experience of the team Dehovi:
Dominican Republic is a source inexhaustible in resources natural. Where nature is care in the creation of a diversity of natural treasures that make up a unique island. Adding to this the territory that corresponds to the Republic of Haiti. As regards the kilometres that correspond to the territory Dominican, in the deep South. From the bowels of the same land is rise the waters of a cold spring that receives the name of them Barias. Their groundwater descend from the forest cloudy from the Sierra de Neiba. Giving to this arid area a touch of balance, It is inexplicable that so cold waters are located in this area.
If you arrive at this resort consisting of more than 40 Springs, They sprout from the Earth life expectancy. You will be amazed to see the surroundings of the natural pool built to contain some of the springs. Providing locals and visitors an oasis of freshness in the midst of a climate hot. But it is not only an oasis of freshness, is a challenge for visitors to enter their cold water. Reaching the 6 degree Celsius in winter. The average time of a visitor in its waters, no more than five minutes. Because you will feel the need to go out into the Sun, taking heat as a chick.
The team Dehovi to visit this destination always turns into a new adventure, because the deep South, never will visit twice in the same way.
In the surroundings of the bar you can have lunch, Since it located some restaurants Creole. Where is the predominant cuisine typical Dominican, with its dish the flag emblem (composed of rice, beans and meat, accompanied by fried green or ripe and some sort of green salad). You can also take in some of them a cold beer to cool off the heat. Also in your environment, you can buy some typical souvenirs of the area. Among them the famous handmade hats, made in different materials that serve as sustenance to the locals of the area.
Without a doubt, dare you to visit the South deep and give the famous turned to the Lake. It is an adventure that will take you to destinations such as Las Caritas of the Indians, Lake Enriquillo. You will visit the towns of La Descubierta, Boca de Cachon and spas Las Marias, The Barias, Boca de Cachón. You will live another way of looking at nature and its attractions, valuing to the Dominican Republic in a different way and if you're native Let's we begin to feel privileged to have been born in a land sculpted by mother nature with love and care.
It is an adventure that we recommend it to the 1,0000%, is the maximum! Dare!
How to get there:
You must go to the southern region of the Dominican Republic. To the municipality of Neiba provincia Bahoruco and then take the path that goes to the province independence, in the community of La Descubierta. To get to the Spa Las Barias, you take the Avenida Juaquin Aybar ranging from Neiba, passing by Poster of river, up to the village of La Descubierta.
When it comes to undertake this destination we recommend carrying:
Water
Bags to collect waste and bring them back, Although there are cans in the area, is better to prevent.
Long sports trousers.
Closed-toe shoes or sandals.
Calipso water resistant.
Repellent (There are mosquitoes).
Sunglasses.
Sunscreen, is not necessary in this destination, But how in the route you will find with the Lake Enriquillo and other destinations, is obligatory to have it available.
Swimsuit.
Towel.
The waters are deep, but it is necessary to keep children supervised.
Tour suitable for all the family.
- If you feel lost road to Spa Las Barias, We recommend that you navigate with the locals, They kindly indicate the road.