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Tourists seeking adventures by discovering the natural beauty of the islands will not be disappointed. Dominican Republic is full of natural beauty with tall, green Dominican Alps, rushing crystal clear mountain rivers, towering canyons and waterfalls, and an incredible variety of terrain and wildlife, the Dominican Republic is an adventurer's dream. |
Eco-sport is defined as a fun, athletic way of enjoying nature while preserving the ecosystems, protecting all aspects of the natural environment, and at the same time not damaging or changing the local community's lifestyle in any way. The various eco-sports include trekking, hiking, caving, mountain biking, camping, paragliding, and cascading.
Walks &Trails
A nature walk to exercise and relax at the same time includes some mild hiking in Jarabacoa, the Valley of Constanza, and the Valle Nuevo. No special equipment is needed other than just good walking shoes, a map, and a compass.
Hiking & Trekking
Climbing mountains by walking up as hiking adventure requires more stamina and athletic ability and is very popular with all groups. Many Dominicans make an annual pilgrimage to the top of Pico Duarte, which is one of the favorite hikes in the country. Easier climbs may be found at Pico Yaque or at El Mogote in Puerto Plata (Mt. Isabel de Torres), or the southwestern area of the island in Sierra de Bahoruco. The amount and type of equipment needed depends on how long and where you will be hiking.
Hiking or trekking is generally done in one of the Dominican Republic's five separate mountain ranges, or in the various national parks or reserves found throughout the country. The majority of serious trekking trips take place on the Cordillera Central range, which includes Pico Duarte, the Caribbean's highest peak, at over 3000 meters (over 10,000 feet). Walking or hiking trips through the various national parks can include anything from seeing protected desert areas, to mangrove swamps and forests, to cave networks displaying Taino Indian art (done hundreds and thousands of years ago), to nature preserves with hundreds of different species of birds, reptiles and other tropical fauna. There are some Tour Operators offering guided trips into the most popular climbing/hiking areas.
