The Eastern plains -the Guavatico Savanna- of La Hispaniola are flat for Kilometers –with some lhills here and there, and with almost the same landscape: some tropical forest, sugar cane crops, cattle and beaches. you can do 4-wheeling, horseback riding, biking and some caving.
OR Hiking. Just on foot.
Our walk goes through 5 Kilometers of tropical forest, over a very rough road. It ends, after a short down descent, in a marvelous small natural ponds –in fact, there are two of them, one nearby- created by an underground river.
You can swim and dive or explore the surroundings. A nearby network of caves -our next adventure- is awaiting for you.
Remember to have some rest before to return to civilization or wait for the commuting truck. Be prepared for a 40-minute very shaky return though.
Expect 80F temperatures and high humidity. Remember to drink a lot of water and walk slowly under the tropical sun. Some basic hiking and/or rapelling skills could be needed. |
