This is Colonial ruin house just outside to Santo Domingo on the West bound. Is just about 400ft off road from the main 6 de Noviembre avenue. This site allows for a short and sweet return to old colonial house and a great interaction with nature as you can also access the Haina river bed. This site is perfect for photoshoots (wedding and anniversary) as it allows for different views and scenarios. There're a couple of walking trails, bout 200ft long, and some benches if you are in the mood for a picnic. During my visit, there was an arm guard for protection and the site had some random garbage needing for more care. Given the return in terms of the views and nature interactions, and closeness to Santo Domingo (just around 6km) this is worthy...
Read moreI saw this place mentioned on Google maps and was intrigued. We drive out there on a Saturday and there was no one there except a photographer doing a photo shoot. The river as a back drop is beautiful and the buildings are really interesting. They keep it very tidy and clean, raking and taking good care of it so that it's really a nice place to visit. I'd recommend it but bring bug spray, the mosquitoes are bad with the...
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La Vida jueves, 08 de abril de 2010
ECOLOGÍA
Las ruinas del “Palacio de Engombe”
SE TRATA DEL “PALACIO DE ENGOMBE”, UN TESORO ESCONDIDO ENTRE MANOGUAYABO Y EL RÍO HAINA, CUYA DIVERSIDAD DE RECURSOS NATURALES PUEDE SER UTILIZADA POR LA COMUNIDAD
Aquí se encuentra el santuario del Río Haina con sus bosques de galería y navegable en toda extensión.
Judith Ravelo
Santo Domingo.- En el municipio de Santo Domingo Oeste se encuentra la comunidad de Engombe, la cual a pesar de su amplia extensión territorial, es un lugar poco conocido por la población dominicana a pesar de las reservas históricas que desde la formación de la República guarda en sus rincones. Engombe muestra un tesoro escondido entre el río Haina y Manoguayabo y cualquier momento es excelente para visitarlo y conocerlo, mientras acompáñenos por este recorrido turístico-ecológico.
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