Description
The Cabral or Rincón Lagoon is a protected area located in the eastern part of the Neiba Valley between the villages of Cabral, Penon, Christobal and La Lista and about 12.4 miles from the sea.
It is the second most important source of inland water in the Dominican Republic and the second lake, being the first expanse composed of fresh water.
The Laguna Cabral an extraordinary natural beauty.
It is officially considered a wildlife refuge. It is very important for the reproduction of migratory and endemic bird populations such as ducks and some moorhens. Among the 75 species of birds that have been reported in the region is the flamingo, the duck ... and among the reptiles, the turtle.
Is linked to the historical development of the southern region of the Dominican Republic, as the first settlers who had their livelihoods fishing and marketing fish took advantage of its water to survive and settle in the region.
Currently, hundreds of people make a living from the commercialization of the species of fish that abound on the lake, especially the fish commonly known as tilapia.
The Laguna Cabral is one of the most important ecotourism attraction in the south of the Dominican Republic. In its surroundings there is already a project for sustainable development and tourism in this tourist destination.
Location - access map to Laguna Rincon Cabral
Protected area straddling the provinces of Barahona and Independencia, 30 minutes from Santa Cruz de Barahona.
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