Saona Island is part of the Cotubanamá National Park and was selected as one of the best dream beaches in the Caribbean by the magazine “Caribbean Travel & Life”.
It is located off the coast of the province La Altagracia . The island is also of great tourist attraction for its beautiful beaches and natural beauties.
The surface of the island is 110 km², its population is approximately 500 inhabitants with just 69 family homes that live primarily from a variety of fishing. The island has two permanent human settlements, the towns of Mano Juan and Catuano . Mano Juan is a fishing village with wooden houses and the «Catuano beach», which has a navy detachment.
In the Saona, species of sea turtles including a, hawksbill, tinglar, green turtle, loggerhead and tinglar. Among the birds you can see mosquitoes, seagull, the pigeon coronita and the green parrot, which is in danger of extinction.
Other fascinating animals such as the manatee, the iguana rhinoceros, the fishing bat and the dolphin are also part of the inhabitants of the island.
Starting from Bayahibe and passing the Catuano Canal, you reach Saona Island, where the most popular excursion of tourists visiting the area takes place.
What does this tour to Saona Island Plus include:
Transfers to and from the hotel.
Visit to Saona Island by boat and catamaran or vice versa.
Lunch and drinks (INCLUDES BEER AND FISH).
More exclusivity, since the number of people is smaller.
Stop at a natural pool.
Some recommendations for this tour to Saona Island Plus:
Sunglasses.
Cap.
Sunscreen.
Mosquito repellent.
Swimsuit.
Towel.
Flip flops or similar.
Cash for purchases and tips.
