The Dominican Republic
Eco Island Adventures brings you to the diverse ecosystems of the Dominican Republic. The island of Hispaniola has an eco story that begins in prehistoric times and spans to the present. The Dominican Republic offers the eco tourist a wide variety of eco destinations that include all of the benefits this incredible tropical island.
Jurassic Park was filmed on the beautiful island, and while the tale of Dinosaur DNA may be a little far fetched, 14 million year old amber containing trapped prehistoric insects can be found in the Amber Museum in Santo Domingo. More than jewelry collection, the museum is a window into the ecosystems that have existed back to the dawn of time.
The history of the indigenous people of the island, known as the Taino Indians will give you an understanding of the ecosystems that existed before the arrival of Christopher Columbus. Since the arrival of Columbus the island’s ecosystems have been pushed to its limits.
There are areas of the Dominican Republic that have been closed to the public for over 100 years. These areas have never been turned into parks or developed in any way. As you can imagine, these protected areas are incredible educational tools for all who wish to protect the environment. Under close supervision of the Dominican government, and with the highest respect for the ecosystems, Eco Island Adventures offers you a glimpse into these protected areas.
The Dominican government is aggressively working to keep the island’s ecosystems intact. Eco Island Adventures is proud to be a part of this effort and encourages you to visit our island and be a part of the preservation. Our guarantee is that you’ll leave with an understanding of the impact that modern man has had on the world’s ecosystems and what you can do to help protect them.
The people of the Dominican Republic are known for being some of the warmest people in Latin America. Foreigners are welcome and appreciated by the locals here. Friendly people will make sure that your eco vacation is a pleasure. Our entire staff speaks fluent English and Spanish and will be available to you around the clock during your stay.
