Nationalpark Lago Enriqillo e Isla Cabritos

The park extends across 20,000 hectares, featuring a saltwater lake with an island that contains dry forests and extensive salt flats.

Prior to Spanish colonization, indigenous Taíno and Ciguaya populations left archaeological evidence of their settlements on Isla Cabritos within the lake.

The local communities maintain connections to the park through traditional fishing practices and environmental education programs about wildlife protection.

Visitors need to bring water supplies and sun protection as temperatures reach 50 degrees Celsius in an environment 44 meters below sea level.

The park houses 200 American crocodiles and two iguana species that grow larger than house cats in their natural habitat.

GPS coordinates: 18.51500,-71.66083

Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:38