Pic Macaya National Park

Pic Macaya National Park is a protected forest reserve in the Massif de la Hotte mountains spanning 8,000 hectares. The landscape rises to 2,347 meters and contains multiple forest types that shift with elevation.

The park was established in 1984 as a smaller protected area. It expanded to its current size in 2013 through a dedicated conservation initiative.

The park holds deep meaning for local communities who have lived near these mountains for generations. They maintain knowledge of the forest's resources and rhythms through traditional practices passed down within families.

The park is remote and visits require local guides who know the terrain. Hikers should prepare for varying elevation and bring gear suited to changing weather conditions.

The forest holds an exceptional variety of orchids, with more than 140 species found in few other places. Several frog species once thought to have vanished have survived here, providing important discoveries for science.

Location: Sud

Inception: 1984

Reference: PNNM

GPS coordinates: 18.37139,-74.02028

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:25