Inagua National Park

Inagua National Park is a large protected area with wetlands centered around Lake Rosa, providing habitat for tens of thousands of birds and marine creatures. The landscape includes extensive salt marshes, mangrove forests, and shallow water bodies that together form a network of valuable habitats.

The park was established in 1965 to protect West Indian flamingos, whose populations had collapsed from heavy hunting in the early 1900s. The park's creation marked an important step in saving the species from extinction.

The flamingos have become a symbol of conservation for island residents, with many people engaged in watching and protecting these birds. The park serves as a place where locals maintain their connection to nature and visitors can understand the importance of wildlife protection.

Visitors need to arrange access in advance, as the park has controlled entry to protect the wetlands and wildlife. The rainy season can make some areas difficult to reach, so planning ahead is important.

The area houses around 60,000 West Indian flamingos, making it the largest breeding colony of this species in the Caribbean. This concentrated population makes it one of the few places worldwide where visitors can observe these birds in such numbers.