Réserve scientifique naturelle Lagunas Redonda y Limón, Wildlife refuge in El Seibo, Dominican Republic.
The reserve contains two lagoons with different water types: Redonda with salt water and Limón with fresh water, situated across a coastal plain. Both are linked by waterways and support different ecosystems that provide homes for numerous bird and fish species.
The site received official protected status in 1983 through a government decree that recognized it as a scientific nature reserve. A decade later, conservation guidelines were established to ensure long-term care of the lagoons.
Fishing communities have worked these waters for generations using methods passed down through families. Their relationship with both lagoons shapes the daily rhythm of nearby villages and remains central to local identity.
You reach the reserve via the main road from El Seibo heading east toward Miches, then turning toward the villages that serve as access points. Plan your visit during the dry season when roads are easier to travel and wildlife viewing is at its best.
The two lagoons function as separate worlds: freshwater creatures thrive in Limón while Redonda hosts marine species through a natural ocean connection. This side-by-side split of habitats is uncommon and makes the site particularly engaging for nature observers.
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