Manati Park in Dominican Republic

Visiting the Manati Park in Dominican Republic is one of the most interesting excursions that can be done in Punta Cana.

This park has one of the most extraordinary views ever seen. Once you talk to the tour guide he will call a bus or trolley to take you to the destination. The trip is approximately 30 to 45 minutes from Punta Cana.

During the trip you can appreciate the breathtaking scenery of the Dominican Republic as well as how the people live in the areas nearby. After the arrival to the park you can pretty much look around wherever you
want.

There are many exotic and interesting animals in this place. The forested area of the park gives this tropical jungle atmosphere which is perfect because it allows the people to feel like they are explorers in a uncharted region. One of the animals that called my attention were the talking parrots, so beautifully colored and smart.

Iguanas, alligators, monkeys, turtles, dolphins, sea lions, flamingos, turkeys, toucans, etc. are all part of the fauna that characterize this place. There is an aviary where you can actually enter and enjoy the view of several beautiful birds. The Manati Park in Dominican Republic is one of Punta Cana’s most precious jewels and I’m sure you are starting to see why.

At the Manati Park in Dominican Republic you can also find small gift kiosks where you have the chance to buy all kinds of souvenirs, and also native artisans who display their work. If you get hungry don't be scared, there are many places to eat around. Hamburgers, pizza, hot dogs, ice cream, and chicken are some of the choices that you will find when you look in the area. Because of the various animal's shows, the tour can last up to 5 hours if you desire it to be so.

There are several shows in place as well for the visitors. One of them is to watch horses running around and performing amazing jumps.

There are some of the locals dressed as aborigines which gives the park a more realistic appearance. Before the show begins they take a picture with each of the families in the public. They perform a show where they recreate an ancient tribal dancing ritual that the aborigines taínos of the area used to do many centuries ago. At the Manati Park in Dominican Republic the place where they perform the dance looks like a village where they aborigines used to live long ago.

After the taínos show, the aquatic show begins with a really smart sea lion (Mr. Nino). The sea lion dances and do all kinds of tricks. He plays with a balls, dances with the trainer, and a lot more. Then some performers start to dance and entertain the people before the next show starts.

The spectacle of the dolphins is another one that you wouldn’t want to miss. Even if they first initiate with the sea lion entrance which is very funny but that’s not all the best part is with the dolphins that come shortly after. The trainer make the dolphins do all kind of tricks, they jump in a very synchronize way, she rides them around the pool and there is one act that is very astonishing where she stands over them as they jump and rise her all the way into the air. They also pick one member of the audience to play with the dolphins.

It is evident that they should make a bigger tank and improve the current living conditions of the place for these amazing dolphins.

The last show is one where there are some parrots. The performers make this little play with the parrots where they ride little bicycles and walk around their little Manatí mall. Is so funny and outrageous that some parrots steal and others are the police. Believe me, you will laugh a lot. There is usually like 1 or 2 hours between every show and that gives you enough time to check the Manati Park in Dominican Republic and admire its extraordinary vegetation and animal life.

The cost of this excursion is around $15 to $30 and you can bet that every dollar invested will be worth it.

Shows, Animals, and More At Manati Park