Jaragua national park

Located in the southernmost part of Pedernales, this natural reserve is one of the most important in the Dominican Republic and is part of the first UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in the country.

The 1,295 square kilometers of the Jaragua National Park encompass diverse ecosystems, from the sea to the land, lagoons and islands, Taíno caves, the beautiful and unspoiled Bahía de Las Águilas and the isolated Beata and Alto Velo islands. The flora and fauna of this area are equal in diversity.

The different species that can be seen in the Jaragua National Park range from manatees to turtles, hawksbill, leatherback, loggerhead and green marine that nest on its beaches. At least 400 species of flora have been identified, including tropical forests, cacti, mangroves and wetlands where more than 130 species of birds live, ten of which are endemic.

You can see large flocks of American flamingos, white crowned pigeons, as well as white ibis, ospreys, gray herons, roseate spoonbills, blue herons, among others. Iguanas also call this park their home, from the endangered rhinoceros iguana to the Ricord’s iguana. You will also see the solenodonte de la Hispaniola and the hutía de la Hispaniola.

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