Zone géothermique d'Enriquillo

Enriquillo, Bahoruco Province, Dominican Republic

Illustration photo — not a verified picture of this exact spot.

Location: Enriquillo, Bahoruco Province, Dominican Republic
Water type: sulfurous
Temperature: 42 °C
pH: 6.5

Water profile

Thermicity

Sedative

42 °C

LowHigh

Relaxing — deep, immediate muscle release.

Mineralisation

Bio-active

LowHigh

Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.

Buoyancy

Standard buoyancy

LowHigh

Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.

SoufreSulfuresSulfates

Zone géothermique d'Enriquillo in the southwestern Dominican Republic is a geothermally active zone associated with the Enriquillo fault system and the hypersaline Lake Enriquillo — the Caribbean's largest lake and the lowest point in the Caribbean, lying below sea level in a graben formed by active tectonic rifting. The geothermal and sulfurous activity reflects the ongoing tectonic forces along the Enriquillo-Plantain Garden fault zone, one of the Caribbean's most seismically dangerous fault systems responsible for the catastrophic 2010 Haiti earthquake. Lake Enriquillo itself hosts American crocodiles, flamingos, and iguanas in a surreal hypersaline landscape where geothermal vents add an additional dimension of geological drama to one of the Caribbean's most extraordinary natural environments.

Insider tip — The Enriquillo geothermal zone sits along a major Caribbean fault system that also spawned the 2010 Haiti earthquake, giving these springs genuine tectonic significance. Hot sulfurous vents and fumaroles dot the landscape around Lake Enriquillo, the largest lake in the Caribbean. American crocodiles and rhinoceros iguanas inhabit the same lakeside zone, making this one of the most biodiverse thermal areas anywhere. Visit with a knowledgeable local guide who can navigate both the hot zones and the wildlife viewing spots safely.

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