National Park of the East Birding Tour from Santo Domingo
Travel privately from Santo Domingo for a full birding day on Cotubanama’s forest trails, seeking endemic birds of eastern Hispaniola.
About this tour
An early departure from Santo Domingo opens a full day in National Park Cotubanama, historically called National Park of the East. Private transport reaches a light walking route through the park’s forest, where a local guide concentrates on the island’s distinctive birds.
The expected search list includes Broad-billed Tody, Vervain Hummingbird, Hispaniolan Amazon and Lizard-Cuckoo, Palmchat and Palm Crow. Ashy-faced Owl is another priority, subject to its activity and the conditions on the day.
Planning a wider trip? Read our birdwatching guide to Dominican Republic.
Birds you can spot
Tyto glaucops
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Todus subulatus
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Amazona ventralis
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Anthracothorax dominicus
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Corvus palmarum
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Melanerpes striatus
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Mellisuga minima
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Day 1
Santo Domingo to Cotubanama’s endemic-bird trails
Leave Santo Domingo early in private transport and travel east to National Park Cotubanama. Walk the park’s gentle forest paths with attention to Hispaniolan endemics, native birds and seasonal visitors. The day concludes with the return drive to Santo Domingo.
Locations & map
- Santo Domingo - Distrito Nacional Dominican Republic (Departure city and pickup area.)
- National Park Cotubanama - Eastern Dominican Republic Dominican Republic (Rain and dry forest birding site formerly known as National Park of the East.)
2 stops. Select a marker for its name.
Availability & pricing
Availability: Available on request · Season: Year-round private birding; confirm current access, weather and target timing before booking.
Included
- Local English-speaking birding guide - Listed by Explora Ecotour as included.
- Private vehicle transportation - Transportation from Santo Domingo is listed by the source.
- Light forest birding walk - Approximately 3 hours on soft forest trail according to the source.
- Refreshments and snacks - Listed by Explora Ecotour as included.
- International or domestic flights - Not included unless specifically confirmed.
- Travel insurance - Recommended but not included.
- Tips and personal expenses - Gratuities, personal purchases and optional extras are not included.
- Unconfirmed services - Any service not explicitly confirmed by Explora Ecotour should be treated as excluded.
Transport & stays
- Private vehicle Transportation from Santo Domingo is listed by the partner source; exact pickup point and timing should be confirmed through BirdWatch before booking. | Meet: Santo Domingo accommodation or agreed pickup point to be confirmed | Pickup: Santo Domingo pickup and return are listed; other locations may require a custom quote.
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Is the tour suitable for beginners?
The partner tour details include the difficulty as easy and describes a light birding hike through forest habitat.
Are children allowed?
The source states that people of all ages can participate and that kids age 12 and under may travel free with a two-adult minimum; confirm the current policy before booking.
Are prices final?
Prices are copied from the partner source as a tour. Please confirm current price, availability and pickup details through BirdWatch before payment.
Send inquiry
Ask about this tour before booking. Your preferred date is optional and availability will be confirmed after your inquiry.