Dominican Republic

Parque Nacional Jaragua

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  • Zoë Sheng
Jaragua National Park is a marine-terrestrial protected area with both natural and cultural features. It contains rock art of pre-Hispanic Antillean cultures. Also there are beaches, lagoons and coral reefs frequented by dolphins and manatees. It also contains the only tropical dry forest in the Antilles.

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Parque Nacional Jaragua (ID: 6290)
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First published: 13/08/19.

Zoë Sheng

Parque Nacional Jaragua

Parque Nacional Jaragua (On tentative list)

Parque Nacional Jaragua by Zoë Sheng

Probably the best natural site in DR (although PN del Este/Isla Saona comes close the tourist crowds made it drop to second) and quite a stretch off any big city if coming from the east and even from big hotels. There are Eco lodges just outside the park but I knew arrival would be late so I picked the last hotel on the main road, got an early start and did both areas in one day.

The first one, Laguna de Oviedo, is close from Barahona and you could be satisfied with just coming here. It saves a ton of time driving towards Haiti, avoids the rough roads towards the end plus is cheaper and more rewarding for fauna. You can technically just stay at the shore and view the flamingos but there are dozens of boat trips on offer that take you around the lake to see more birds. Binoculars recommended. I spent a couple of hours here and for birdwatching this is the place to be on DR.

Driving all the way around to the west of Jaragua you reach a dirt road leading to the park entrance. Entrance is cheap but you must have a 4WD to be allowed inside. So you get the choice of a taxi to take you down the bumpy road (I didn't ask the price) or a $40 boat ride to Bahiá de la Águilas. If you share the ride it comes down to $10 per person but then you …

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