¿Se Puede Nadar A 10 Grados En El Caribe? Probando El Río Caña Amarga
Andariego DO
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The coldest river in the Dominican Republic? Welcome to one of Andariego's most extreme and untamed adventures.
Today we travel to the border between Monseñor Nouel (Bonao) and La Vega (Constanza) to discover the impressive Caña Amarga River. A jewel of community ecotourism where water temperatures defy everything you know about the Caribbean, reaching a shocking 10°C (50°F).
To achieve this feat, we first stopped at La Flaca Restaurant in the Los Quemados sector of Bonao to recharge with the best traditional mountain cuisine. Then, we stayed in the beautiful cabins of the Río Blanco Ecotourism Complex, an exemplary project managed by the Federation of Farmers that directly supports the local community.
Guided by the experts at Lynx Ecotourism, we embarked on an intense hike through the mountain range, which led us to cross an impressive 3-meter-wide water catchment tunnel, carved into the living rock. This tunnel serves as a portal to a hidden canyon. Upon exiting, we found a small waterfall and a pool of crystal-clear water surrounded by a dense Dominican tropical rainforest. The result? The most refreshing and invigorating dip of our lives.
Support community-based and sustainable tourism!
ROUTE DETAILS AND USEFUL CONTACTS:
Destination: Río Caña Amarga, Blanco, Bonao, Dominican Republic.
Community Lodging: Río Blanco Ecotourism Complex (Farmers' Federation)
Instagram: @coeturb
Phone: +1(809)737-0225
Cost per night: RD$3,000.00 (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included)
Excursion Guides: Lynx Ecotourism / Tinelvis Mendoza
Instagram: @ecoturismolynx
Phone: +1(849)481-1915
Cost per person: RD$1,500.00 (Breakfast included)
Local Cuisine: La Flaca Restaurant
Instagram: @laflacacomedor
Phone: +1(829)680-3872
Cost per dish: RD$225.00 (Dominican Creole cuisine)
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Introduction: The Mystery of Caña Amarga.
0:30 - The Flavor of Bonao: Lunch at Comedor la Flaca.
5:00 - Sustainable Lodging: Cabins at the Río Blanco Ecotourism Complex.
11:45 - Extreme Hiking with Lynx Ecotourism towards the untamed border.
15:00 - Crossing the water diversion tunnel in the living rock.
20:48 - The Hidden Paradise: Arrival at the Río Caña Amarga waterfall.
22:00 - The Thermometer Test: The coldest water in the DR!
25:38 - Conclusions and how to support community tourism.
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¿Se Puede Nadar A 10 Grados En El Caribe? Probando El Río Caña Amarga
Andariego DO
293,941 views
The coldest river in the Dominican Republic? Welcome to one of Andariego's most extreme and untamed adventures.
Today we travel to the border between Monseñor Nouel (Bonao) and La Vega (Constanza) to discover the impressive Caña Amarga River. A jewel of community ecotourism where water temperatures defy everything you know about the Caribbean, reaching a shocking 10°C (50°F).
To achieve this feat, we first stopped at La Flaca Restaurant in the Los Quemados sector of Bonao to recharge with the best traditional mountain cuisine. Then, we stayed in the beautiful cabins of the Río Blanco Ecotourism Complex, an exemplary project managed by the Federation of Farmers that directly supports the local community.
Guided by the experts at Lynx Ecotourism, we embarked on an intense hike through the mountain range, which led us to cross an impressive 3-meter-wide water catchment tunnel, carved into the living rock. This tunnel serves as a portal to a hidden canyon. Upon exiting, we found a small waterfall and a pool of crystal-clear water surrounded by a dense Dominican tropical rainforest. The result? The most refreshing and invigorating dip of our lives.
Support community-based and sustainable tourism!
ROUTE DETAILS AND USEFUL CONTACTS:
Destination: Río Caña Amarga, Blanco, Bonao, Dominican Republic.
Community Lodging: Río Blanco Ecotourism Complex (Farmers' Federation)
Instagram: @coeturb
Phone: +1(809)737-0225
Cost per night: RD$3,000.00 (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included)
Excursion Guides: Lynx Ecotourism / Tinelvis Mendoza
Instagram: @ecoturismolynx
Phone: +1(849)481-1915
Cost per person: RD$1,500.00 (Breakfast included)
Local Cuisine: La Flaca Restaurant
Instagram: @laflacacomedor
Phone: +1(829)680-3872
Cost per dish: RD$225.00 (Dominican Creole cuisine)
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Introduction: The Mystery of Caña Amarga.
0:30 - The Flavor of Bonao: Lunch at Comedor la Flaca.
5:00 - Sustainable Lodging: Cabins at the Río Blanco Ecotourism Complex.
11:45 - Extreme Hiking with Lynx Ecotourism towards the untamed border.
15:00 - Crossing the water diversion tunnel in the living rock.
20:48 - The Hidden Paradise: Arrival at the Río Caña Amarga waterfall.
22:00 - The Thermometer Test: The coldest water in the DR!
25:38 - Conclusions and how to support community tourism.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
A LITTLE PIECE OF THE DR IN YOUR HOME (OUR BOOK):
Want to discover more incredible corners of our island? Get our book "The Best Country in the World". Join Renzo, an adventurous flamingo, on a journey that captures the beauty, values, and magic of the Dominican Republic. It's the perfect gift to connect with our roots.
👉 BUY THE BOOK HERE: https://andariego.do/nuestro-libro (Shipping available to the Dominican Republic and the rest of the world)
We have specially designed caps for you at this link: https://andariegodo.myshopify.com
Thank you for joining us on this adventure, and please support us by subscribing to our channel, giving us a like, and turning on notifications.
If you want to continue discovering the best destinations in Quisqueya (the Dominican Republic), you can help us by joining our Andariego community for just US$1.49/month.
Follow us on:
Instagram: andariegodo
Facebook: AndariegoDO
Twitter: AndariegoDO
https://www.andariego.do