Mirador del Río Naranjo

The Mirador del Río Naranjo in Paraíso serves up knockout views of the valley and the Caribbean Sea from way up high. You get there by climbing the winding mountain road that scales the sierra — perfect for pulling over, killing the engine, and just breathing. On clear days you can see all the way to the Barahona coastline. Bring water and a camera; there's zero infrastructure up here, just raw nature. Movie-grade sunsets to cap off your day in the deep South.

A natural landmark on the route to Paraíso, Barahona, where the Río Naranjo (Orange River) is born in the Sierra de Bahoruco and forms crystal-clear natural pools. A mandatory stop for swimmers and visitors heading up to the coffee-growing region; its name comes from the river that runs ice-cold off the mountain.