Scape Park is a day trip, not a Santo Domingo attraction
First, an important clarification. Scape Park is in Cap Cana, on the eastern tip of the Dominican Republic, roughly a 2.5-hour drive from central Santo Domingo. It is not inside Santo Domingo and it does not contain Los Tres Ojos (those are in the Mirador del Este park in Santo Domingo).
If you are based in Santo Domingo and still want to visit, plan a full-day excursion (5 hours of driving plus 6 to 8 hours in the park). If you want a cenote experience without the drive, see our Los Tres Ojos guide instead. For travellers already in Punta Cana, our sister site has the in-depth guide: hoyoazul.com.
What is Scape Park?
Scape Park is a 400-acre ecological adventure park in Cap Cana. It combines natural attractions (the Hoyo Azul cenote, caves, jungle trails) with adventure activities (ziplines, buggy tours) and cultural experiences. The park is built around the natural landscape rather than over it.
Activities and what to expect
| Activity | Duration | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Hoyo Azul Cenote | 1.5 hrs | Nature walk + swim in turquoise cenote |
| Zipline Circuit | 1 hr | Multiple lines over jungle canopy |
| Cave Exploration | 45 min | Guided tour of limestone caves |
| Cultural Village | 30 min | Dominican culture, music, chocolate |
| Splash Pool | Unlimited | Natural pool with waterfall |
How to get there from Santo Domingo
The drive from central Santo Domingo to Scape Park is about 2.5 hours along Autovia del Este (toll road). A private transfer or rental car costs $120 to $180 round trip for the day. Organized day tours from Santo Domingo are rare since most visitors book Scape Park from Punta Cana resorts. The smarter play is often to base yourself in Punta Cana for a night and book Scape Park from there.
Tips if you do the day trip
- Leave at 6 AM, you want to arrive by 9 AM to use the full park day
- Bring a swimsuit and water shoes, you will want to swim at Hoyo Azul and the splash pool
- Full day pass is better value, individual activities add up quickly
- Plan for a 9 PM return, traffic on Autovia del Este is light but the drive is long
- Consider an overnight in Punta Cana, it splits the driving and lets you also see the beaches
The closer alternative: Los Tres Ojos
If a 5-hour round trip sounds like too much, Los Tres Ojos in Santo Domingo offers a similar cenote experience (three turquoise lagoons, guided walk, swimming) without leaving the city. It is a half-day visit, not a full day, and tickets start from a fraction of the Scape Park bundle price.
Want a cenote without the long drive?
Los Tres Ojos in Santo Domingo: same kind of turquoise water, half a day instead of full day, no 2.5-hour drive each way.
Frequently asked questions
Scape Park is in Cap Cana on the eastern tip of the Dominican Republic, roughly 2.5 hours by car from central Santo Domingo. Plan a full day if you want to visit, or pick a closer alternative like Los Tres Ojos in Santo Domingo itself.
No. Los Tres Ojos is in Santo Domingo (inside the Mirador del Este park), not in Scape Park. They are two separate attractions roughly 2.5 hours apart. Scape Park has its own cenote called Hoyo Azul.
Scape Park offers ziplines, cave exploration, the Hoyo Azul cenote, cultural shows, nature trails, splash pool, horseback riding, and buggy tours. Full day passes include access to most activities.
