Are there any places in DR that are Rain Forrest like El Junque in Puerto Rico? I went to Comatillo last month but it was still dry and not lush. I'm debating to fly into POP or STI. I'm not sure where to visit next. Thanks for your help
In the Caribbean, Puerto Rico has the only official rain forest. At least that is what they told us when we visited the one in Puerto Rico.
If they told you that the Coqui frog exist only in Puerto Rico, well you are in for a surprise.In the Caribbean, Puerto Rico has the only official rain forest. At least that is what they told us when we visited the one in Puerto Rico.
About 10 miles west and maybe 2000feet higher from the town of Jarabacoa, you'll come to a tiny hamlet named Manabao. My family and I visited for a couple of days there and was taken aback by the natural beauty of this place which is as remote as you can get from anywhere in DR.
Many rivers, including the Yaque del norte, has its beginning from even higher in the mountains near there.
We visited three other rivers within walking distance of town. Everywhere we went we saw lush vegetation, trees and flowers we had never seen before, and saw/heard the sounds of birds and other creatures.
Nighttime temperatures felt like the middle 40's so I don't know if this large area qualifies as rain forest.
To the OP, If you really want to see rich flora, go there in the summer. guaranteed you'll love it.
Don Juan thats for posting useful information that I can use. I;m heading to POP for 6 days. Will it be possible to visit this area from POP in a day? Does anyone offer tours to that area? Thanks again.