DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

The Ministry of Environment has announced that a new ecotourism route at the Palomino Dam will officially open to the public on 21 January 2026.

The new trail is located within the José del Carmen Ramírez National Park in the mountainous municipality of Bohechio in San Juan de la Maguana. The trail is part of a strategic overhaul to enhance visitor safety and bolster conservation efforts. The move follows a significant surge in hiking and ecotourism activities in the region over the last five years.

The area is nestled in the southern flank of the Cordillera Central, the Caribbean’s highest mountain range. As part of the José del Carmen Ramírez National Park, it serves as a vital ecological corridor and a primary water source for the region.

Rules for visitingTo manage the environmental footprint of increased foot traffic, the Ministry, through the Vice-Ministry of...