Cumayasa River
RIO CUMAYASA—————–A TRIP BACK IN TIME.
RIVER ENTRANCE:
18° 22.97N 69°04.91W
13.0 nm from San Pedro de Macoris
The entrance to the Cumayasa river is a ¼ mile across but blends into the shoreline so look for the cement-block house on the west side and the large red and orange colored buildings of the Reina hotel set back on the east side marking the entry point.
There is 25 to 30 feet of water at the entrance with no bar or breaking water although one is advised to favor the port side going up the river to avoid submerged debris and shallows to starboard. The depth is 7 to 11 feet in the river for a further 1.5 miles. (In the shoal areas it can be as low as 5 to 6’)
On the portside of the river, some quarter of a mile up, is the Marina de Guerra post, which you may visit to announce your arrival. They always appreciate the fact that you have announced yourself, as many times they have to find a fisherman and his boat to come out to your vessel. Next on the same side is the center of the village of Cumayasa predominated by the catamarans and boats being worked on at the small yard. This facility does fiberglass repairs. There is no dock; only dinghy access to a rough slipway. The main Santo Domingo / La Romana road is four kilometers away with local transport available.
Onshore Information:
For all the local information go to the only Colmado (General Store) in this small community. Find Juana and if someone to help you isn’t immediately available she will telephone them for you.
Continue up the river for 1.5 miles to find a developing facility on the starboard side, a low dock with up to twenty stern-to moorings. There is water from storage tanks but no drinking water or electricity. The price to stay is inexpensive and includes a security guard at night. You may also access the main road from here.
This is a very interesting river to visit and provides great protection from the elements. In the past it has been used as a ‘Hurricane Hole’. The locals are always pleased to help and a friendly welcome can be expected. Traveling up this river is like going back in time. Take your time and enjoy it ‘the way it was fifty years ago’.
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