List of the National parks of the Dominican Republic, located on and near the island of Hispaniola, in the Caribbean region.
The Dominican national park system includes:
The Ministry of the Environment is the institution in charge of the development, administration, organization, and maintenance of all the country's natural and recreational areas. Its principal objective is to conserve the nation's natural resources and unique ecological heritage, for the perennial enjoyment of present and future generations.
A partial listing of Dominican national parks includes:
1.) Cueva de las Maravillas National Park (Cave of Miracles National Park).
Close to San Pedro de Macorís at the south coast. Taino paintings.
2.) Parque Nacional Del Este (Del Este National Park).
In the south-east of the country/island, between La Romana and the mouth of the Yuma River. It includes the coastal Isla Saona (island) in the Caribbean Sea. 110 different species of birds and dolphins have been identified within the park.
3.) El Choco National Park (Parque Nacional El Choco).
With the caves of Cabarete (Las cuevas de Cabarete) at the shore, where one can swim in them. El Choco can be explored on horses. Native orchids live in the park's habitats.
4.) Isabel De Torres National Park (Parque Nacional Isabel De Torres).
In San Felipe de Puerto Plata
5.) Isla Cabritos National Park (Parque Nacional Isla Cabritos).
On Cabritos Island of Enriquillo Lake, in the southwestern Dominican Republic near the border with Haiti.
6.) Jaragua National Park (Parque Nacional Jaragua).
In the southwestern Dominican Republic, with 130 different bird species, and 4,500-year-old Taino pictographs.