Forests, lagoons, mangroves, caves and coastline — a living mosaic of ecosystems waiting to be discovered across the destination.
Cap Cana brings together diverse ecosystems that showcase its natural richness through forests, lagoons, mangroves, caves, cenotes and coastal areas — providing habitats for countless species of flora and fauna, and different ways to experience nature throughout the destination.
Cap Cana is home to 86 recorded resident bird species, in addition to migratory birds that arrive at different times of the year. These are some of the best spots to observe them:
From freshwater lagoons and golf-course wetlands to protected forest and the open coast — each habitat brings its own cast of species.
At the entrance to the Farallón, its mangrove forest and freshwater-and-brackish lagoon shelter aquatic birds such as the Common Gallinule and Limpkin. At sunset, white herons and egrets gather in a single tree to roost — the natural phenomenon that gave the lagoon its name.
Did you know? The lagoon is also home to freshwater turtles, fish, snakes, frogs and dragonflies, among other species.
Its lagoon, at the intersection of Bulevar Central and Bulevar Hotelero, attracts numerous aquatic birds — particularly pelicans and herons — which can be seen at different times throughout the day.
Protecting roughly 2.4 kilometers of forest, this is the area of greatest plant and animal biodiversity in Cap Cana. Its blend of xerophytic vegetation and humid forest over coral rock hosts remarkable endemic species.
Here bird watching shifts to the coast. Oystercatchers, Brown Pelicans, Ospreys, Magnificent Frigatebirds, terns, gulls, boobies, shorebirds and several herons can be spotted. Off Juanillo, the reef lagoon teems with fish that feed many of these birds.
Look closely. In the Marina’s waters, West Indian manatees — adults and calves — can occasionally be seen surfacing to breathe.
Time of day and season make all the difference. Plan around the light and the calendar to see the most.
The periods of greatest bird activity — the golden windows for observation.
Conditions are particularly favorable for observing resident species.
Migratory birds arrive, with the greatest numbers typically seen during the winter months.
Laguna Las Garzas, Hole 3 of Las Iguanas Golf Course, Juanillo Beach and the Cap Cana Marina can be explored independently. The Cap Cana Foundation also offers guided tours upon request.
Request a Guided TourAnother way to experience nature in Cap Cana is at Scape Park, where caves, cenotes, trails and rock formations come together in a variety of outdoor experiences.
The Blue Hole Cenote Trail leads to a natural cenote of turquoise waters framed by tropical vegetation and rock formations, weaving trails and water within the same setting.
A natural cenote of turquoise water surrounded by tropical vegetation and rock formations.
Explore an underground system of chambers and tunnels while observing geological formations shaped over thousands of years.
Waterfalls and caves combined with aquatic experiences across a series of scenic sites.
Keep an eye out. The Rhinoceros Iguana, a species endemic to Hispaniola, can frequently be spotted in Punta Espada, Caletón, the Farallón and Scape Park.
From the first birdsong at dawn to turquoise cenotes hidden in the forest — nature is one of Cap Cana’s most unforgettable experiences.
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