Parque nacional Sierra Martín García, National park in southwestern Dominican Republic
Parque nacional Sierra Martín García is a protected natural landscape located between the provinces of Azua and Barahona in southwestern Dominican Republic. The terrain features distinctive limestone formations and contains four forest zones that vary with elevation and local conditions.
The area was designated as a national park in 1996 to protect its diverse landscape and natural resources. This protection marked a turning point in environmental conservation efforts for the region.
Local communities near the park traditionally practice subsistence agriculture, growing cassava, corn, and pumpkins while maintaining small-scale fishing operations.
The park is located southwest of Santo Domingo and can be accessed through routes from both adjacent provinces. Visitors should expect varying climate and trail conditions depending on which forest zones and elevations they explore.
The park is home to rare bird species and endemic palm trees found naturally nowhere else in the world. These distinctive species draw nature observers and researchers who come to study their diversity.
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