Cotubanamá Endemic Birding Tour
Embark on a captivating journey through one of the most wonderful protected areas in Dominican Republic: El Este (Cotubanamá) National Park. Encounter a wide variety of rare and endangered bird species, offering the chance to spot up to 30 avian varieties during this tour.
Embark on a captivating journey through one of the most wonderful protected areas in Dominican Republic: El Este (Cotubanamá) National Park. Encounter a wide variety of rare and endangered bird species, offering the chance to spot up to 30 avian varieties during this tour.
Cotubanamá National Park is home to a diverse array of endemic, native, and migratory bird species. Traverse the gentle trail of Guaraguao winding through rain and dry forests, promising an unforgettable experience amidst breathtaking natural beauty.
Cotubanamá National Park is home to a diverse array of endemic, native, and migratory bird species. Traverse the gentle trail of Guaraguao winding through rain and dry forests, promising an unforgettable experience amidst breathtaking natural beauty.
Endemic Birds you may find:
Endemic Birds you may find:
Hispaniolan Lizard Cuckoo, Broad-billed Tody, Flat Billed Vireo, Green Tailed Warbler, Palmchat, Hispaniolan Woodpecker, Black-crowned Palm Tanager, Antillean Piculet, White Necked Crow, Hispaniolan Parrot, Hispaniolan Mango.
Dates: July 20th
Dates: July 20th
Maximum Group size: 10 people
Maximum Group size: 10 people
Cost: $90 USD
Cost: $90 USD
Location: Parque del Este
Location: Parque del Este
Difficulty Level: Light
Difficulty Level: Light
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Images from Cotubanamá
Images from Cotubanamá
Guarauao Forest Trail, Cotubanamá
Coast of Cotubanamá National Park
Palmchat
Hispaniolan Parrot
Hispaniolan Lizard Cuckoo
Black-crowned Palm Tanager
Palm Crow
Broad-billed Tody
Thanks to Explora Ecotour for all the beautiful pictures on this page.
Itinerary
Itinerary
5:30 am Departure to Parque del Este
5:30 am Departure to Parque del Este
Breakfast
Breakfast
7:30 Birdwatching in Guaraguao (Bayahibe)
7:30 Birdwatching in Guaraguao (Bayahibe)
Back in the hotel by 1:00 p.m.
Back in the hotel by 1:00 p.m.
What to bring:
What to bring:
Bring light field clothes, hiking shoes, or sneakers, binoculars, light rain jacket, sunscreen, hat, reusable water bottle.
Bring light field clothes, hiking shoes, or sneakers, binoculars, light rain jacket, sunscreen, hat, reusable water bottle.
Safety Considerations:
Safety Considerations:
Slips, trips and falls, insect bites, dehydration, heatstroke. Wear proper clothing, stay hydrated, wear sunscreen and hat.
Slips, trips and falls, insect bites, dehydration, heatstroke. Wear proper clothing, stay hydrated, wear sunscreen and hat.