Punta Cana excursions-NATUR 3 NATURE, ANIMALS AND WILDLIFE-Pt 3

This section on is about the nature, animals and wildlife excursions and is part of a series on the excursions and activities that are available in Puna Cana and Bavaro. See the box on the left for further information.

Punta Cana Excursions

Nature, aninimals and wildife excursions from Punta Cana Pt 1, Pt 2, Pt 3

Punta Cana Golf Courses Pt1, Pt2, Pt3

Entertainment trips from Puna Cana Pt1, Pt2

Towns and cities within travelling distance

Above: Los Haitises National Park flamingos

Parks

Los Haitises National Park

Punta Cana excursions Several hotels offer excursions to Los Haitises National Park, which is located near Samana.

It is a santuary for nature lovers and those interested in natural history. It features underground rivers flowing through caves amd you get the chance to see the pre-Columbian drawings.

The boat trip to get to these caves that are off San Lorenzo Bay will take you through the largest system of mangroves in the Caribbean.

If you are renting a car, and consider yourself an explorer, head south from Sabana de la Mar (Los Haitises) to Miches. Discover the white sand and little frequented but very lovely Playa Miches or the further south Playa Esmeralda.

Once again, if you are staying in Bavaro or Punta Cana this is a whole day trip.

If you are planning to return to the Dominican Republic you may wish to make the trip from the Samana area.[cont below]

The Indigenous Eyes Ecological Park

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I`ve not been to this one but heard good reports. There are beautiful lagoons with the opportunity to swim in them!

One for the nature lovers.

Animal Adventure Park

Here you swim with, and touch, the seals or dolphins.

You can also get close to other animals such as macaws and snakes etc. Animal adventure is probably better for interacting with the animals.

Plantacion Tropical.

A memorable side trip north from San Pedro de Macoris to Hato Mayor will reward the entire family with one of the largest horticultural centers in the Caribbean. Tropical Plantation displays scores of exotic species -- bromeliads, anthuriums, orchids and others along challenging labyrinthine paths.

Complementing their intense colors, fragrance and beauty is an aviary with the island's native birds and a vast butterfly enclosure. It is an entertaining cross between a botanical garden, an amusement park and a working plant nursery that will captivate all for an entire morning or afternoon.

Manati Park Bavaro [30US adults, 15US children 2-12yrs, Swimming with Dolphins 95US-need to book in advance].

Manatipark 130,000 square meter preserve with permanent exhibits of birds, reptiles, monkeys, iguanas and fish. There is a show with parrots, dolphins, taino indians and dancing horses is included in the admission fee. Free shuttle bus to and from principal hotels in the area.

Be aware that the Dolphin show only happens at 2pm and the Dolphin pool is small.

Many folks will have already seen the animals available at this one and it may be worth doing the swimming with Dolphins elsewhere.

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Punta Cana Ecological Reserve.

Short guided tour through tropical flora with an optional refreshing bath in a cool spring at the end. You will be walking through a real jungle. Located 15 minutes from Punta Cana International Airport.

Rancho Jonathan

Caving excursions to Boca de Diablo, a large cave system south of Los Haitises.
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Punta Cana excursions -NATURE, ANIMALS AND WILDLIFE Pt 3