Monte Cristi National Park

Monte Cristi National Park, located in the Dominican Republic near Puerto Plata, stretches from the Haitian border to the tip of Punta Rucia. This diverse landscape encompasses subtropical dry forests, lagoons, mangrove swamps, and pristine beaches. A notable feature is El Morro, a 777-foot (237-meter) limestone mesa that rises dramatically from the water. The park is particularly popular for birding, especially between May and August, when migrating seabirds gather, offering visitors a chance to observe a variety of species in their natural habitat.