December 12, 2024
Santo Domingo - Natural Monument - Cuevas de los tres ojos

Just outside the walled city is a park that is home to the 3 eyed caves. There are 4 lakes, three are inside caves and the fourth, is accessed by a raft that takes you across the 3rd lake, to a pathway to view the 4th one outside. The water is crystal clear and a bright blue green due to calcium deposits.

The water in Rangiroa is so spectacular, I wanted to spend more time drift snorkeling and checking out the area called " The Aquarium ". So today I went back out for a 3 hour session to do 3 drift passes in Tiputa pass and then spent an hour in an area with wonderful healthy corals and tons of fish, earning it the nickname " The Aquarium ".

Today felt like we were inside a Computer Screen Saver! You know how everybody has one of those amazing beach shots on their home screens ? I am guessing we were in the place where most of them are filmed! Rangiroa is the 2nd largest atoll in the world, and its lagoon feels like its own ocean, it's huge! It is famous worldwide for "drift" diving and snorkeling, due to its fast moving current, crystal clear water and excellent visibility. We joined a group of 44 Residents in an all day adventure.








