The beautiful fishing municipality of Miches in the Dominican Republic is becoming an up-and-coming tourist attraction, although it is working to maintain its own identity away from the mass tourism of other destinations on the island.

In Miches the concern for practicing sustainable and environmentally friendly tourism is a maxim that is fulfilled, knowing that this is the way to continue maintaining and preserving over time the local sources of income from tourist visits without affecting or endangering the future of the natural environment that provides them.

If you are interested in this kind of trips to the Dominican Republic, Enjoy Travel Group knows how to design a tailor-made and sustainable itinerary that meets your expectations of visiting this paradisiacal corner of the world.

Location of Miches in the Dominican Republic

Miches is a municipality in the province of El Seibo located in the east of the Dominican Republic. Specifically, it is located on the coastal plain of the Atlantic Ocean, north of the Eastern Cordillera and southeast of the Bay of Samaná.

Its privileged location, the great extension of its beaches or the access to irregular coasts with geographical features such as points and inlets, make this fishing village a real magnet for sustainable tourism .

Enjoying its mangroves, mountains, rivers, waterfalls, caves, tropical forests or wide extensions of coconut trees, provide an unspoiled natural beauty that is the best attraction for visitors to the Dominican Republic who want to enjoy nature in its purest form and without overcrowding.

What activities can be practiced in Miches?

As we have been anticipating, this enclave gathers a lot of activities to do depending on the tastes of the travelers.

Here are some of the most important ones.

Whale watching in Samaná

This location is ideal for humpback whale watching as this is one of their favorite sanctuaries.

The months of January to March are the best months to see these mystic cetaceans mate, as between 1,500 and 2,000 humpback wh ales (they are also known by this name) settle in Caribbean waters on their migration from the North Atlantic.

Redonda and Limón Lagoons Scientific Reserve

The scientific reserve of the Redonda and Limón lagoons is located 17 kilometers from Miches. It occupies an area of 101 ^km2 that contains the natural habitat of birds such as the red-billed coot, the curlew, the grey heron, the king congo, the spoonbill and the wigeon duck, among others.

In addition to birds, this reserve is home to other animal species such as crabs or fish as well known as tilapia and snook.

The Redonda lagoon opens to the sea from the Caño Celedonio channel, which is why it is saltwater, but the Limón lagoon is freshwater .

The mangroves surrounding the lagoons are responsible for the muddy soil of the lagoons.

Round Mountain

Montaña Redonda stands out for having an incredible 360-degree view from a height of 305 meters that will allow you to see, among other wonders, the lagoons we just mentioned.

At different points on the top of the mountain there are large swings that swing from one side of the mountain to the other so that you have the opportunity to simulate the flight of a bird.

The sunset views from the top are also one of the star attractions that you cannot miss at Montaña Redonda.

Saltos de la Jalda National Park

Salto de la Jalda is the highest waterfall in the Caribbean, its 120 meters of waterfall make it an incredible spectacle worthy of being seen and enjoyed.

It is composed of two streams that cross the central mountain range and is located next to a group of other smaller waterfalls that also transport you to the closest thing to the Garden of Eden.

Of course, enjoying the Salto de la Jalda is a pleasure as long as you manage to complete the 12-kilometer hike among diverse vegetation, trees and tropical birds, as well as having to cross the Magua River several times.

If you are not able to cover this distance on foot, there are other options such as horseback riding in organized excursions or descending by helicopter from the mountain to the source of the river.

In any case, the reward for reaching the end is clear: a delicious swim in the pool of fresh, crystalline water at the foot of the waterfall.

In Enjoy Travel Group we are at your disposal to help you get there the way you choose. You decide and we will manage it for you.

Esmeralda Beach

If you are looking for a beach of fine and clear sand, if you want to swim in crystal clear waters, if you need to disconnect in a completely wild and quiet beach, Esmeralda beach is your ideal choice.

Away from the noise and overcrowding of other much better known Dominican beaches, Esmeralda beach is part of the mouth of the Jovero River to the Celedonio channel. The beach front covers 10 kilometers.

Horseback riding tours on the beach

The options for touring the beaches of Miches on horseback are very varied, among the most popular are the following.

• The 3-kilometer long Limón beach is one of the ideal enclaves where horseback riding circuits are organized to stroll along the bay formed under the shade of coconut trees.
• The horseback riding routes through the Lagunas National Park are very popular. In particular, the ride between Playa Virgen and the Redonda Lagoon is a unique experience with which you will be able to enjoy the silence, the sound of the waves and the singing of the birds that inhabit this sustainable ecosystem.
• Another well known horseback riding route is the one that starts at Playa Arriba to go through plantations of yuccas, orchids and royal palms until you reach Punta de la Finca beach , where you will make a brief stop before continuing along the road between coconut trees to Costa Esmeralda beach and from there you will return to Playa Arriba.

Hiking

One of the top routes in Miches, considered of moderate difficulty, is the 12.6-kilometer round-trip route that runs along the Saltos de la Jalda waterfalls.

On average it takes just over 3 hours 45 minutes and if you dare to do it, you will be able to enjoy bird watching as well as walking through the forest, crossing the river or taking a dip in one of the waterfalls in the area.

Another option is to hike to Montaña Redonda on foot for which you will spend about 30 minutes. Don’t forget to be well protected from the sun.

We recommend that you make as many stops along the way as you consider necessary to take pictures and enjoy the wonderful surroundings that will surround you until you reach the top.

As you can see, our proposal to get to know Miches has enough weighty arguments to encourage you to consult us. Enjoy Travel Group will be happy to prepare a personalized proposal with local guides who will help you make your stay in Miches unforgettable. Just contact us and enjoy.