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Los Haitises features four distinct types of mangroves growing along its coastal channels.
Boat tours typically allocate 2 hours to navigate the park's waterways and cave systems. You will pass towering limestone mogotes rising 30 to 40 meters (98 to 131 feet) out of the water.
These dense forests thrive on an annual precipitation of about 2,000 mm (79 inches). The coastal channels connect the open waters of Samaná Bay to narrow, winding natural tunnels.
45 minutesOpen water views
Dramatic 30-meter (98-foot) limestone karsts rise directly out of the water here. Keep your camera ready for the famous Jurassic Park style vistas. This bay serves as the main entrance to the mangrove systems.
30 minutesInsect repellent needed
This labyrinth consists of red, white, and black mangroves. The vegetation forms a dense natural tunnel over the water. .
15 minutesWildlife spotting
These limestone islands are covered in guano and nesting colonies of frigatebirds and pelicans. The park supports over 110 bird species. Use binoculars to spot the rare and endemic Ridgway's Hawk.
