Los Guayubines Mangrove Cave

Tucked away near Las Matas de Farfán, Los Guayubines Mangrove Cave is a hidden gem where nature truly surprises you. Its rock formations and the mangrove's humidity create a one-of-a-kind microclimate. Perfect for adventurers craving off-the-beaten-path trails, it offers a hike through a maze of roots and stalactites. An authentic slice of San Juan province to reconnect with the land and witness the living geology of the Dominican southwest.

A karst cavity in the southern dry zone, carved by water action on limestone rock. Its name comes from the buttonwood mangroves (Conocarpus erectus) surrounding the entrance, uniquely adapted to saline soils. A historic wildlife refuge and a key waypoint on traditional routes between the Sierra mountains and the San Juan Valley.