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La Laguna Gray-Gray

The Gri-Gri Lagoon is a place of great splendor located in Rio San Juan in the Dominican Republic. The Gri-Gries lagoon a natural attraction of the north coast of the republic is endowed with extreme beauty. This saltwater lagoon is a place completely surrounded by mangroves and a beautiful entrance through a large beach.. This attraction still preserves virgin areas even though it is surrounded by commercial areas.

For the year 1958 this was just a spring that linked a small stream with the sea. In that year there was an earth tremor that led to the formation of the lagoon today. Its name lies in the abundance of trees that are called gri-gri abundant in the area.

Tourism

Among the most striking activities are the excursions that are in boats that can be with glass bottoms. These excursions have a duration of 30 minutes and go from a point in the lagoon to the mouth of the sea. In addition, You can also go to the cave of the swallows passing by the shores of Playa Caletón. In the swallow caves it is attractive for those bird lovers because here they lay their eggs. Also bodies on the coastal cliffs that are a tribute to the aborigines who inhabited the island

As the excursion is in progress, the importance of ecology and its characteristics are discussed.. This ecosystem composed of mangrove swamps with a swampy style is a pretty attractive spot for singing and gathering birds. The boat in which people are transported is much more pleasant if it is a glass bottom boat. The glass bottom allows you to admire the bottom of the sea and the lagoon through the transparent waters.

Animal observation is another attraction of this lagoon. As mentioned before, it is possible to show different birds in the area. In addition, marine fauna is another option to admire.

The carnival of the area is another compound that calls for curiosity. This is the only one done by raising a platform over the lake in which costumes inspired by creatures and the atmosphere of the area parade.. This is celebrated from 1997 in the times of February.

Ecotourism

Located north of the city of Santo Domingo. In its surroundings there are lodging facilities since there is a great hotel option in the area. Food is not a problem since being such a visited area there is a great option to eat. Among the variety of ecotourism activities you can do is, sport diving, surfing, sailing and hiking and boating.

Laguna Gri Gri how to get there:

To visit Gri Gri Lagoon you must go to the municipality of Río San Juan, María Trinidad Sánchez province, Dominican Republic, there are several roads that take you to this destination, depending on your location Google Maps, will give you the most suitable.