Parque Nacional Submarino La Caleta, Marine national park in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
Parque Nacional Submarino La Caleta is an underwater protected area off Santo Domingo featuring coral reefs at depths ranging from 10 to 50 meters. The zone covers about 12 square kilometers of Caribbean waters with diverse marine life and vegetation.
Archaeological excavations in the 1970s uncovered remains from settlements dating between 650 and 840 AD. These findings show that Taino communities inhabited this coastal region for an extended period.
The Ethnological and Archaeological Museum inside displays artifacts made by the Taino people who lived here before European arrival. Visitors can see these objects and learn about the region's original inhabitants.
Visitors can book guided diving trips and rent equipment on site to explore the underwater world. Strict protection rules are in place to preserve the coral reefs and marine life, so following guide instructions is important.
The Hickory ship wreck, deliberately sunk in 1984, has transformed into an artificial reef that now attracts many marine animals. Divers can visit this unusual underwater monument and observe the variety of creatures that have made it their home.
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