I shall not recommend you swim, crocodiles might you a welcome. There´s a little island inside the lake, the biggest in Dominican Republic and one of the saltiest in the world. That island has lots of beautiful pink flamencos. A boat takes you there. All around that big lake are different provinces and Sierra del Bahoruco, many mountains, Caritas -a cave with drawings by indians over 500 years ago- is along the road. Travel light, drink plenty of water. That temperature is hot, but worth it! There are "aguas sulfuradas" which are well known as good for your health, quite near the lake.

It is amazing the way History can take you all the way back to the Middle Ages at Windsor. It is the summer home of Queen Elizabeth II, but that is not the point. You may find there all sorts of armor that were used by knights, you can see the tomb of King Richard III, Lion-hearted. The Queen´s guards won´t even blink no matter what you do! They are like statues. In the surroundings of the castle you may find very nice souvenirs from small shops.

Quiet place, with the Riverside Military Academy cadets on parades every weekend. Nice neighborhoods.