DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

Hiking is an activity that is becoming every day more popular in the Dominican Republic, a recent report in Diario Libre points out. The hills, mountains and valleys offer an abundant variety of diverse trails and experiences. Not so many years ago, this was almost unheard of, with the trip to the top of Duarte Mountain the most adventurous hike, and a once in a lifetime trip.

With the Ministry of Environment reporting that their investigations revealed there are no apex predators or venomous snakes to worry about, local and foreign tourists are being offer the opportunity to explore some really remote areas. Of course, this activity is for people eager to see more of the country and are physically fit.

The requisites are fairly simple: good walking boots, a backpack, a little food and water and basic health care products such as sunblock and bug repellant.

Since most hikes...