Isla Saona, located in the extreme southeast of the Dominican Republic, is the largest of the islands adjacent to Hispaniola, forming part of the National Park of the East and serving as a sanctuary to a variety of species of migratory birds.
On the island are kilometers of solitary beaches with fine white sane and crystalline waters surrounded by thousands of palms and coconut trees that are found everywhere here, caves that remind us of the presence of the Native Tainos, coral formations that are ideal for scuba diving, snorkeling, fishermen and shellfish hunters. Bearing the name "Natural Swimming Pool," there is a small lagoon of crystalline water where you can observe birds like flamingos and, at the bottom, innumerable sea creatures, such as starfish.
112 species of birds have been registered within the limits of the park, corresponding to half the existent species in the country. Of these, 8 species are endemic to the island and 11 species are endemic to the Caribbean region. Here also are manatees, a marine mammal, and dolphins.