Travel Guide to Salto El Zumbador

Getting There

• Car

  If you're driving, start from the center of Los Haitises and head towards Carr. Hato Mayor - Sabana de la Mar. Follow this road for approximately 30 minutes. You will see signs for Salto El Zumbador. The entrance to the waterfall is located on the left side of the road. There may be a small parking area available nearby. Be cautious of the road conditions as they can be uneven in some areas.

• Public Transportation

  To reach Salto El Zumbador using public transportation, first find a local bus or 'carro publico' heading to El Valle. These can typically be found in central locations in Los Haitises. The journey should take around 45 minutes. Once you arrive in El Valle, you can either walk or take a motoconcho (motorcycle taxi) to the entrance of Salto El Zumbador. Make sure to ask the driver to drop you off at the waterfall entrance.

• Walking

  If you are already in El Valle and prefer to walk to Salto El Zumbador, the entrance is about a 15-20 minute walk from the center of the village. Head towards Carr. Hato Mayor - Sabana de la Mar and keep an eye out for the entrance on your left. Be prepared for some uneven terrain along the way.

• Costs

  While visiting Salto El Zumbador is generally free, be aware that if you use public transportation, you will incur costs for the bus fare and the motoconcho if you choose to take one. The bus fare is typically around 50-100 Dominican Pesos (approximately 1-2 USD), and a motoconcho ride may cost around 100-200 Dominican Pesos (approximately 2-4 USD) depending on the distance.