Monte Cristi National Park lies in the town of Monte Cristi, in Monte Cristi Province on the northwestern coast of the Dominican Republic. It is known in Spanish as Parque Nacional Monte Cristi, and it is a park that brings together two very different kinds of landscape: the sea and the dry land that meets it.
What you will find
The park takes in both marine and terrestrial ecosystems, so a single visit can move from one to the other. The most striking feature on land is El Morro, a mountain that rises above the surrounding area and gives the park its distinctive profile. Along the shoreline and in the shallower waters are mangroves and coral reefs, which support a range of marine life and make the coast a place of quiet, varied scenery.
What kind of visit it makes
This is a park for those who enjoy being outdoors and looking closely at natural surroundings. Visitors who like walking, watching the coastline, or exploring the reefs and mangroves will find the mix of land and water especially rewarding. Because the park combines two ecosystems, it suits people who want to see more than one type of habitat without travelling far.
Planning your trip
- Location: Monte Cristi, Monte Cristi Province, Dominican Republic
- Contact: +1-809-472-4204
- Also known as: Parque Nacional Monte Cristi
The town of Monte Cristi itself is the natural base for a visit, and it is worth calling ahead on the number above to ask about access and what to expect on arrival.