Full-Day Los Haitises National Park & Montaña Redonda: Caves, Mangroves and Waterfalls
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
10 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for travelers with moderate fitness—able to climb uneven steps, walk short trails and swim in calm pools.
Overview
Spend a day exploring Los Haitises National Park’s mangrove channels, Taíno-carved caves, and the panoramic views from Montaña Redonda. This full-day trip combines a riverboat tour, a short hill climb, a cave expedition and a swim beneath the Paraiso Caño Hondo waterfalls.
Full-Day Los Haitises National Park & Montaña Redonda: Caves, Mangroves and Waterfalls
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The boat eases out of a shallow inlet and the world narrows to green: mangrove roots like cathedral pillars, birds that seem to have paused mid-flight, and limestone mogotes rising from the bay like weathered spires. On a full-day tour of Los Haitises National Park and Montaña Redonda, that quiet enters you—equal parts marine corridor and ancient landscape—before it opens again into caves, a waterfall swim and a hilltop panorama.
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Adventure Tips
Bring grip-friendly footwear
Vine-covered steps, wet cave floors and waterfall rocks are slippery—closed-toe water shoes or hiking sandals with tread are best.
Protect electronics from spray
Use a small dry bag or zip-top to keep phones and cameras safe during the boat and waterfall segments.
Hydrate and apply reef-safe sunscreen
Tropical sun and physical activity make hydration and sun protection essential throughout the day.
Motion-sickness prep
If you get seasick, take medication before boarding the boat and sit mid-boat facing forward.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Great blue heron
- Hispaniolan parrot (occasional)
History
Caves in Los Haitises contain Taíno pictographs and petroglyphs that record indigenous life prior to European contact.
Conservation
Los Haitises is a protected park; visitors are encouraged to use reef-safe sunscreen, avoid touching cave art and follow guides’ rules to limit impact.
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Recommended Gear
Closed-toe water shoes
Provides traction on wet rocks, in caves and at the waterfall pools.
Dry bag (small)
Keeps phone, camera and documents dry during boat transfers and splashes.
Reef-safe sunscreen and hat
Protects skin during open-water crossings and the mountaintop viewpoint.
summer specific
Light rain jacket
Quick showers are common; a lightweight shell keeps you comfortable without bulk.
spring specific