LOS HAITISES national park Dominican Republic
Los Haitises National Park and Cayo Levantado
Tours to the Los Haitises National Park and Cayo Levantado. Los Haitises is a huge mangrove swamp that tourists can visit by boat and get a glimpse of hundreds of rare species of plants, birds and marine life. Inside the park are small islands and caves with ancient pictographs left by the Tainos, the original inhabitants of the island.
Cayo Levantado, also known as 'Bacardi Island', is a picturesque island just off the coast of mainland Samaná that is a wonderful place to spend the day. There are many lovely beaches and hidden coves to explore throughout the island. Most group tours offer a traditional Caribbean-style lunch, complete with local drinks such as Rum and Coke or Pina Coladas. Tours to Los Haitises leave from Samaná.