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.

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:

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

Maximum Group size: 10 people

Cost: $90 USD

Location: Parque del Este

Difficulty Level: Light

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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

5:30 am Departure to Parque del Este

Breakfast

7:30 Birdwatching in Guaraguao (Bayahibe)

Back in the hotel by 1:00 p.m.

What to bring:

Bring light field clothes, hiking shoes, or sneakers, binoculars, light rain jacket, sunscreen, hat, reusable water bottle. 

Safety Considerations:

Slips, trips and falls, insect bites, dehydration, heatstroke. Wear proper clothing, stay hydrated, wear sunscreen and hat.