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Saona Island

Saona Island It is one of several islands that belong to the Dominican Republic. Cconsidered as a small paradise, being larger Isla Saona. It is part of the province.La Altagracia and of the Parque Nacional del Este.

 Saona Island It is considered as a major tourist attraction. For beautiful beaches of white sand and other natural beauties, as they are: The Natural pool, located a few 600 meters from the sea, that is in the sea. With their 4 km² of Turquoise-green water and a depth. About one meter. Make this destination a totally exotic place like Mangroves. Saona, a scientific reserve where numerous species of plants and animals that make up a habitat and unique atmosphere. There are two villages; a fishing village, called Mano Juan and Catuano Beach. With a detachment of the Navy. Its population does not exceed the 500 inhabitants.

Its geographical spread is about 110 km², There are precious. Coral reefs, a great diversity of birds and reptiles, In addition to interesting archaeological sites and caves. In addition to its natural beauty, This island keeps an interesting history dating from the times of the colonization. Of the Hispaniola island, here many natives groups including the Cotubanama chieftain revolted. The story that this island was called by the Tainos (indigenous native of the Dominican Republic), as Adamanay, However, When Cristóbal Colón. He first set foot on its soil, on his second voyage, named her Bella Savonesa, in honor of Miguel Da Cueno Savona, who immediately. He noted that it was an independent island. Which had already named as the Spanish.

Despite its small size, in the Saona Island a high percentage of species is. Endemic and a large variety of its flora, of them 539 species reported. In the National Park of the East, most are found in this place. In the area are several associations of plant species, which integrate different ecosystems, forests can be differentiated. Semi-moist, bushes and mangroves or salty forests, you are composed of four neo-tropical species: Black mangrove, Red, White and button.

The animals identified in the island include several species of sea turtles including loggerhead, Carey, Green and leatherback turtle, which are in danger of extinction, so a group of people are developing a project that works as a wildlife refuge to protect these species and make awareness among the locals of Saona of the need to save these species.

Among the birds are seagulls t-shirts, waders, Coronita pigeon and the Green Parrot. Also Rhinoceros iguana, the Manatee, the dolphin and the fisherman bat. Also, they have been reported 40 fish species, 10 Coral and 124 of molluscs, describing the area as one of the most important ecological reserves in the country.

If you're Dominican, the Dehovi team recommends you visit, at least once, This destination, If you come from abroad, You must include to Saona Island as one of your destinations to visit Dominican Republic.

Experience of the team Dehovi:

Saona Island it becomes an adventure from the moment in which you decide to plan the trip, This Paradise Island, surrounded by pure natural delights. And unique characteristics that make it unique, the adventure begins arriving at the village of Bayahibe, where can you contact. Various tour operators with your trip to Isla Saona, These offer different options. In tours such as food, snack inside the boat or catamaran, private beach in Saona Island, visit. The hand of Juan and Catuano fishermen villages, buffet lunch at the beach, transport combination boat-catamaran or lancha-lancha. Already hired your excursion you embark in Bayahibe port and go to sea in along the coast to Saona Island. Where can you enjoy a view unparalleled nature and the coast of Dominican Republic. In the waters of the Caribbean Sea, where a natural pool and an extension of mangroves. You were invited to live the challenge of tourism in a different way, already in Saona Island. You can enjoy a cosy beach waters turquoise Green, White Sands, know the culture and way of life. The village if you decide to go there, diving in crystal clear waters and a rich swim at pace of Sun and tropical breezes.

Back the view of mangroves and their way of life invite. To know a different side of mother nature, you will see birds and fish. Endemic to the area of mangrove forests next to Isla Saona. Their way of life, Finally, in the middle of the Caribbean Sea, a natural swimming pool. Invites you to take a refreshing bath of Sun in the most, Crystal clear waters, small fish of coral and a heavenly view of the coast, give you the last. Goodbye from Saona Island, leaving in your mind a memorable keepsake that can only be translated as a fervent desire to return to visit to Isla Saona.

How to get there:

 You go to the province of La Altagracia, and from there to the village of Bayahibe. The roads that lead to the East of the country are in excellent condition, arriving at Bayahibe. You will take a boat on the coast that will transport you to Isla Saona. You can also get from the Boca de Yuma village that is located at the entrance of the province. La Altagracia after Bayahibe, Boca de Yuma. It is a fishing village where you can offer the tours to Isla Saona, You must take into account, from Boca de Yuma. You'll have a better view of all the National Park of the East, and that is why the tours will be more expensive than Bayahibe.

At the time of a journey to Isla Saona, We recommend carrying:

Long sports trousers.

Closed-toe shoes or sandals.

Calipso water resistant.

Repellent (There are mosquitoes).

Sunscreen.

Sunglasses.

Swimsuit.

Tour suitable for all the family.

If you feel lost, we recommend you navigate with the locals, They kindly leswill indicate the road.