Los Haitises is one of the most important national parks in the Dominican Republic. Nearly 100 miles away from the hustle and bustle of Punta Cana's resort area, the park sprawls across an area of ...

Plus, there is plenty of (non-native) wildlife to admire, including parrots, monkeys and iguanas. Scape Park welcomes visitors daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission can be expensive, starting at $ ...

At the far northwest corner of the Dominican Republic, about 100 mi/160 km west of Santiago, Monte Cristi National Park protects the largest mangrove system in the nation.