![]() ![]() ![]() Visitors have the chance to see some of the 30-plus endemic bird species on the island, explore the rich marine life, spot rare reptiles, and encounter a stunning variety of landscapes. “A responsibility to put these places on the map for locals (believe it or not most Dominicans don’t get out and see the rest of the country) and to help preserve them or turn back the time, if possible, on some of the damage already caused.”Įxplora! Ecotour, which was recently named one of the top 50 green brands in the Dominican Republic, offers over two dozen day trips that explore the wide variety of the Dominican Republic’s ecosystems, as well as overnight and custom trips. We loved nature and wanted to get out and explore everything that our country had to offer, it wasn’t until we started seeing the amazing natural resources and biodiversity, that we automatically felt a sense of responsibility,” Jimenes and Sang told. “We originally started out as well, explorers, just as our name says. One such company is the relatively young Explora! Ecotour in the Dominican Republic, run by passionate naturalists, Manny Jimenes and Olyenka Sang. However, some companies are beginning to make headway in a region known for all-inclusive resorts and big cruises. Especially in heavily-touristed areas-like the Caribbean Islands-it’s difficult to find efforts that are actually low impact, sustainable as possible, and educational. While the tourism industry worldwide has latched onto the term ‘ecotourism,’ in many cases it’s more propaganda than reality. This article/interview by Jeremy Hance appeared in .įinding true ecotourism companies isn’t easy.
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