Río Limpio is an isolated community in the border region of the Dominican Republic. Río Limpio is found at an altitude of 800 meters above sea level within the watershed of the El Valle (The Valley) river, which is located within the major watershed of the Artibonito river. The average annual temperature in Río Limpio is 19° C (66° F), and the average annual rainfall is 2,100 mm (83 inches). In this mountainous region of the country, the inhabitants subsist primarily from their agricultural products, as there are very few other opportunities for work.
Typical of rural communities found in developing countries, Río Limpio is without electricity, safe drinking water, and adequate medical facilities. There is no post office nor reliable means of communication, and the quality of education is poor and the work opportunities are limited. The nearest major town to Río Limpio is Loma de Cabrera, located 36 kilometers away and reached by roads in very poor condition.
More information on Río Limpio:
Río Limpio - Por la conservación de los recursos naturales (in Spanish)