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La Descubierta
City in Independencia, Dominican Republic
Overview
La Descubierta is a laid-back town on the shore of Lake Enriquillo, close to Haiti and known for its rural charm and beautiful natural scenery. With a tight-knit community and easy access to outdoor activities, it's a quiet destination off the beaten path.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Dominican Republic
Province
Independencia
Population
8,310
Time Zone
America/Santo_Domingo
Coordinates
18.57°, -71.73°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$469
Local Cost
$305
Local Income
$180
Cashless
15
English
10
Temperature
25.2°C
Summer Avg
26.4°C
Winter Avg
23.4°C
Record High
37.8°C
Record Low
13.5°C
Humidity
68%
Precipitation
524 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 50/100.
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