Back in Los Tres Ojos

4 days ago (Edited)

Over the centuries, underground rivers and retreating ice masses carved the landscape of what is present day the Dominican Republic. The resulting limestone cave system called Los Tres Ojos (the three eyes) near Santo Domingo is comprised of three underground lakes accessible for a small fee. Visitors also have the option of exploring deeper by crossing on a barge towards Los Zaramagullones open air lake, which is a marvel in and of itself. The lake is also visible from outside, looking down from the top of the large cavity.

While the light is dim to nonexistent inside the caves, there are still many plants (and I suspect animals) that call this place home. There are a variety of species clinging to every available lit surface, especially near the entrances.

On the other side, the cave opens up to a realm of wild vegetation and jungly vines that encompass a circular space in which lies a verdant lake, gleaming like an emerald.

I marveled at the lifeforms that lived so close to the cave. These fishes were docile and did not seem to be concerned about the nearby humans as they slowly meandered near the mouth of the cave. I had to fight against my caveman urge to grab one.

In the past, the cave system was used by the Taíno people for religious rituals and fertility ceremonies. I felt a bit of a vibe in there, for lack of a better term. Kind of like being in a cathedral in the presence of something grand and beyond description. But it could just be my overactive imagination.

Thank you for visiting.


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6 comments

@redditposh 86

4 days ago

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@avdesing 78

3 days ago

The truth is that the place is very beautiful, although there are problems with the PeakD interface, I could see the video in 3Speak and it is very beautiful that cave and the reflections on the water, a very calm place. But I can also imagine the vibe you felt, it has been a place of rituals, so all that energy is in that space as if engraved in those caves and along the three lakes.

I love the lush vegetation, the crystal clear water where you see those fish and the special atmosphere it creates. Thank you so much for bringing it up, the photos are beautiful! Hugs!

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@litguru 73

3 days ago

You're right! The video interface is glitchy, but the clip is playable in the 3speak website. Thank you for checking it out and letting me know.

The caves and lakes were amazing. They awaken one's sense of adventure and exploration. I can only imagine how special this place must've been to the people who once inhabited that region.

The diversity of forms, colours, textures, and so forth was a visual treat from an artistic perspective. It used to be a marine environment in the past, and it shows.