Isla Catalina - Catalina Island
10/05/2015
Hoy quiero contarles de mi paseo a la Isla Catalina que está catalogada como Monumento Natural, y es una de las islas integrantes del Parque Nacional del Este (Rep. Dominicana). Es pequeñita, de tan sólo unos 9.6 Km2, deshabitada no tiene población permanente pero cuenta con un personal de vigilancia para su protección.
Llegamos al Puerto de La Romana para
tomar nuestro transporte hacia la isla. Subirse en un catamaran y darse un
chapuzón en las cálidas aguas azul turquesa del mar Caribe ¡chulísimo! pero si eres aventurero o
aventurera te recomiendo bucear o hacer snorkeling. Yo decidí hacer snorkeling, metías la cabeza en el agua
y era increíble, estaba llena de peces de colores, de esponjas, esqueletos de
coral y corales vivos y sólo a unos cuantos metros de profundidad. ¡Era todo un
espectáculo de belleza y color!
La isla Catalina es el único lugar de
República Dominicana donde fácilmente pueden encontrarse mapaches y liebres
salvajes, aunque son especies invasoras son considerados exóticos en el trópico. Para
mi esta fue una grata sorpresa ya que los mapaches se dejan fotografiar pero se
mantienen a una distancia prudente. Salen en la tarde en busca de alimentos.
Por supuesto, también son espectaculares
sus playas vírgenes de arena fina y blanca, recorridas por palmeras, definitivamente un hermoso lugar para pasar un lindo día en compañía de familiares
o amigos y tomarse muchas fotos como yo.
No existe hoteles para alojamiento, pero si cuenta con facilidades para ofrecer alimentación, bebidas refrescantes variadas y comodidades para disfrutar todo el dia.
Las excursiones a Isla Catalina parten del puerto deportivo de La Romana. Se puede ir en catamarán o en pequeñas embarcaciones rápidas.El tour incluye el transporte hacia la isla, entretenimiento y bebidas a bordo, el equipo para hacer snorkling, la entrada a la isla, almuerzo y bebidas en la isla. Lo único que no me gustó del viaje fue el almuerzo por lo que recomiendo llevar el tuyo propio o empacar un picnic.
Una experiencia llena de la frescura propia del trópico, playas azules y cristalinas llenas de cocoteros y sol mucho sol.
Today I want talk about my trip to Catalina Island which is classified as a Natural Monument, and it is one of the islands in the Eastern National Park (Dominicacn Republic). It's tiny, just about 9.6 km2, has no permanent population but has a security staff for protection.
We arrived to La Romana port and take our transportation to the island. Hop on in a catamaran and take a swim in the Caribbean Sea warm turquoise waters, very cool! but if you are adventurous I recommend you to do diving or snorkeling. I decided to go snorkeling, getting your head into the water and see that beauty, was awesome, full of colorful fish, sponges, skeletons and living corals and only a few meters deep.It was all a show of color and beauty!
Catalina Island is the only place in Dominican Republic where you can easily find raccoons and wild hares, although they are invasive species they are considered exotic in the tropics. For me this was a pleasant surprise because you can easily photograph the raccoons, but they remain at a safe distance. They come out in the evening searching for food.
Of course the virgin beaches also spectacular with fine white sand, palms, definitely a beautiful place to spend a nice day with your family or friends and take lots of pictures like me.
There is no hotel, but has facilities to provide food, soft drinks and various amenities for all day.
Excursions to Catalina Island leave from the marina of La Romana. The tour includes transportation to the island, entertainment and drinks on board, equipment for snorkeling, the entrance to the island, lunch and drinks on the island. The only thing I didn't like of the trip was the lunch so I recommend bringing your own food or pack a picnic.
A experience full of tropic's freshness,crystal blue beaches lined with coconut trees and sun.
☂☂
We arrived to La Romana port and take our transportation to the island. Hop on in a catamaran and take a swim in the Caribbean Sea warm turquoise waters, very cool! but if you are adventurous I recommend you to do diving or snorkeling. I decided to go snorkeling, getting your head into the water and see that beauty, was awesome, full of colorful fish, sponges, skeletons and living corals and only a few meters deep.It was all a show of color and beauty!
Catalina Island is the only place in Dominican Republic where you can easily find raccoons and wild hares, although they are invasive species they are considered exotic in the tropics. For me this was a pleasant surprise because you can easily photograph the raccoons, but they remain at a safe distance. They come out in the evening searching for food.
Of course the virgin beaches also spectacular with fine white sand, palms, definitely a beautiful place to spend a nice day with your family or friends and take lots of pictures like me.
There is no hotel, but has facilities to provide food, soft drinks and various amenities for all day.
Excursions to Catalina Island leave from the marina of La Romana. The tour includes transportation to the island, entertainment and drinks on board, equipment for snorkeling, the entrance to the island, lunch and drinks on the island. The only thing I didn't like of the trip was the lunch so I recommend bringing your own food or pack a picnic.
A experience full of tropic's freshness,crystal blue beaches lined with coconut trees and sun.
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