On this day trip to Los Haitises National Park, we'll explore one of the most beautiful areas on the Samaná Peninsula and visit petroglyph caves.
Day Trip Details
At the indicated time, we’ll meet at Parque Colón and leave Santo Domingo behind to set off on an unforgettable trip to Los Haitises National Park. Let’s go!
Between 2.5 and 3 hours later, we’ll arrive at our destination. There, we’ll board a boat and set sail for the Los Haitises cays, a natural sanctuary where we’ll navigate through a labyrinth of mangroves. In this home to fiddler crabs, white herons and brown pelicans, we’ll observe the gigantic karst formations that rise from the water like guardians of nature.
This area is home to caves containing petroglyphs where the symbols and figures of the Taínos, the island’s first inhabitants, are still engraved. Many of these caves served as ceremonial sites or places for observing the tides. Next, we’ll stop at Cueva de la Arena, a spot by the beach where light filters gently, illuminating the damp rock.
The route will then continue as we sail towards the island of Cayo Levantado, where we’ll visit and enjoy a delicious lunch consisting of a traditional Dominican dish.
Finally, we’ll set off on the return journey to the starting point, where we’ll say our goodbyes after a tour lasting between 12 and 13 hours in total.