El Saltón Waterfall

El Saltón Waterfall in Estebanía, Azua, is a crystal-clear cascade born in the Sierra de Martín García. The stream plunges into a natural pool ringed by native vegetation — perfect for a cool, peaceful dip. Getting there takes a short hike along farm and river trails led by community guides. Pack water shoes, bug spray, and leave no trace. A hidden gem in the South to soak up Dominican nature without the crowds.

Fed by the Yaque del Sur River in the Sierra de Neiba, El Saltón has been a go-to gathering and swimming spot for Estebanía locals for generations. Its name comes from the natural leap the water makes as it crashes through the rocks. Families and visitors still flock here on weekends to enjoy the pools and mountain greenery, keeping the tradition of river bathing alive as a core part of southern Dominican life.