How We Make a Difference
- Planted more than 10,000 red mangroves seedlings to reforest the Bay of San Lorenzo
- Beach and coastal cleaning in Los Haitises N.P. as well as rainforest trail maintenance
- Partner with The Nature Conservancy to help protect Los Haitises N.P
- “Off the grid” and exploring alternative sources of power for the ecolodge
- Support local NGOs’ efforts to strengthen the Sabana de la Mar Youth Guiding Association
- Work with social organizations like the Pastoral Parish of our Lady of Pilar to assist the elderly
- Offer economic support to the Man Especial School for children with Disabilities
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Enjoy a stay surrounded by flowing waterfalls and exotic wildlife in the heart of the Dominican Republic
Located on the edge of the Los Haitises National Park in Sabana de la Mar, Caño Hondo Ecolodge is a charming destination nestled in the beautiful setting of the neighboring national park. Caño Hondo Ecolodge offers its visitors the opportunity to enjoy a pleasant stay surrounded by vibrant rainforests, exotic birds, and flowing waterfalls that complement the charming blend of history and culture of the region. After enjoying a boat tour through the mangroves or exploring local caves for ancient Taino etchings, you can relax in our natural swimming pools with a cocktail or savor local Creole cuisine overlooking the vast ocean before you.
How to Get There
By Taxi: from The Americas International airport or from Santo Domingo, take a taxi to the eco-lodge Paraíso Caño Hondo. Rates are from USD$100 to $150 per person.
By Car: from Santo Domingo, take the Americas Highway straight to the city of San Pedro de Macoris and from the Tételo Vargas baseball stadium, take the road that goes toward Sabana de la Mar, passing through the town of Hato Mayor until the road toward Paraíso Caño Hondo.
By Bus: from Santo Domingo, take a bus toward Sabana de la Mar from Enriquillo Park station and once you arrive at Sabana de la Mar, take a taxi from the bus terminal toward Paraíso Caño Hondo. Buses only travel from Santo Domingo to Sabana de la Mar and vice versa. Cost is USD$6 per person. A bus leaves every hour starting at 6 AM.
Sustainability
We work together with local NGO’s, Savamaca and Soproeco, in mangrove reforestation in the Los Haitises National Park. We have been co-executors of economic development projects in the National Park along with these local NGOs. The most recent project involves strengthening the Youth Association of Sabana de la Mar Guides. We work with them in the conservation of the Rain Forest Trail. The execution was around RD $600,000.00 in this project. We offer a compensation in the form of RD $60,000.00, logistics, and nature/species.
We support every-day environmental conservation in the municipality of Sabana de la Mar: like working with the Social Pastoral of the Parish of Our Lady of Pilar in the Commonwealth of Sabana de la Mar as well as offering the elderly time for medical days and emotional support.
The cleaning of rooms and changing of towels is only done by request. At the time of check-In, we request that all fans and lights be turned off when guests leave the room. We are a lodge that produces its own energy; there is no energy provided by the state. We are exploring alternative sources of production.
We are currently reforesting the Bay of San Lorenzo and Caño Hondo River’s development of red mangrove, along with local NGOs Savamaca and Soproeco, and Brigada Verde’s youth group. We have already planted about 10,000 new seedlings in the mangrove area.
Contact Us
Phone: 809-248-5995Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
