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SouthwestNational Park
Parque Nacional Sierra de Neiba
Remote mountain wilderness along the Haitian border
DifficultyChallenging
Area278 km²
Duration1-2 days
GuideRequired
Type
National Park
Entry fee
RD$100 (approximately US$2)
Difficulty
Challenging
Duration
1-2 days
Guide
Required
Area
278 km²
Best time
December through April for driest conditions
Hours
Daylight hours; no formal visitor center
Elevation
200-2279m
FacilitiesBasic Ranger StationNo Formal Visitor Facilities
Key speciesHispaniolan trogonLa Selle ThrushHispaniolan pineHutiaWhite-winged Warbler
Key featuresCloud forest wildernessEndemic bird habitatBorder mountain rangePine forestsRemote valleys
TrailsNeiba summit trailNorthern slope cloud forest trail
The park
Parque Nacional Sierra de Neiba
A remote mountain range straddling the Haitian border with pristine cloud forests, pine stands, and the freshwater Lago de Hoyo de Pelempito depression.
Parque Nacional Sierra de Neiba protects a long, narrow mountain range running along the Dominican-Haitian border, north of the Enriquillo Valley. Rising to 2,279 meters at its highest point, the Sierra de Neiba is one of the least-explored mountain ranges in the Dominican Republic, offering genuine wilderness for those willing to make the effort to reach it.
The park covers 278 square kilometers and protects significant stands of Hispaniolan pine forest at higher elevations, transitioning to cloud forest and broadleaf humid forest on the wetter northern slopes. The range is an important water source for the communities of the Enriquillo Valley below. Bird diversity is high, with endemic species including the Hispaniolan trogon, La Selle Thrush, and several restricted-range warblers. The remote location and lack of tourist infrastructure mean that visits require planning and local guides, but the reward is pristine nature and complete solitude.
Before you go
Park information
Entry feeRD$100 (approximately US$2)
Opening hoursDaylight hours; no formal visitor center
DifficultyChallenging
Guide requiredYes
Recommended duration1-2 days
Best time to visitDecember through April for driest conditions
Elevation200-2279m
Area278 km²
Nearest townNeiba
