Island Saona, Dominican Republic

Brief history of Isla Saona.-

Saona Island, located at the southeastern tip of the Dominican Republic, is the largest of the adjacent to the Spanish Islands, part of the National Park of the East and serves as a sanctuary to several species of migratory birds. Originally his name is "ADAMANAY", is a primitive Aboriginal name. It is presumed that in the second trip of Cristóbal Colón to the island Hispaniola, accompanied by an Italian of origin Sabone came, an Italian region. This Italian was who discovered the island, and Cristóbal Colón wanted to be baptized the island in honor of the with the name: "Island Sabona". Over the years the settlers of the island were the name difficult to pronounce, so it changed its name to: "Isla Saona".

Saona Island, also has interesting caves, such as the Cotubanama named in memory of the proud Indian Chief from this same region who was captured by the Spanish conquistadors and executed in Santo Domingo.

One of the few populated areas of this National Park, isla Saona has a picturesque settlement called Mano Juan. This fishing village with pastel-colored wood houses is also a center of crafts. Saona Island you will find endless solitary beaches of fine white sands of crystal clear waters and surrounded by millions of coconut palms, we can find some caves which remind the presence of Taíno natives, coral funds ideal for diving and fish and shellfish hatcheries, it has the so-called "Natural pool", is an area of crystalline water that in the background you can see countless species like the sea among other stars , and birds like the Flamingo.

There have been 112 bird species within the boundaries of the Park, with half the species existing in the country. Of that total, 8 species are endemic to the island, and 11 species endemic to the area of the Caribbean Manatee is an endangered marine mammal. The Dolphin is also located there. .

 The Saona Island Excursion includes:

Transport in comfortable bus with air conditioning from the hotels of Punta Cana-Bavaro, Bayahibe - La Romana, Boca Chiica, Juan Dolio and Santo Domingo until the beach of Bayahibe
Bayahibe approach in a magnificent catamaran for 50 people with all security measures to Isla Saona.
Walk through the village of fishermen Mano Juan
Stop the Natural pool to enjoy a toast with local drinks and take photos to the sea stars.
Accompanied by an expert guide
Taxes included
Delicious lunch Buffet on the island with all drinks included
The Saona Island buffet menu

-Spaghetti with lobster
-Cold pasta
-Russian salad
-White rice, rice and beans
-Chicken BBQ
-Steam to the papillote fish
-Tropical fruits
-French bread
-Coffee, local drinks.

You have your reservation now and get a discount is this Excursion!