Constanza is a city in northern Dominican
Republic, in the province of La
Vega. It consists of an intermountain valley in the Cordillera Central,
located at 1200 meters altitude. This is one of the most attractive destinations
for visitors looking to make ecotourism and adventure and mountain
sports, because of its extraordinary natural conditions, unique in the Caribbean
region.
Constanza has the most important nature reserves such as Valle Nuevo, Ebono
Verde and National Park John B. Perez, in which you can find species of plants
and animals endemic to the Dominican Republic. Among the activities
that can be made in Constanza, hiking in mountains and in the different valleys,
tours on horseback and sporting activities such as rafting ...
The climate of Constanza is characterized by low temperatures and cold, the
coldest temperatures of the Dominican Republic and the Caribbean were recorded
in Constanza, as low as 0 degrees C.
The city has a strong economy based on the production of vegetables, flowers,
garlic, potatoes, strawberries and other temperate crops. In total, Constanza
provides nearly 4% of national GDP Dominicans, becoming the third city after
Santo Domingo and
Santiago.
Constanza also large balnearios such as Salto de Aguas Blancas,
the highest waterfall in the Caribbean, and La Palma and El Arroyazo, characterized
by having extremely cold water and crystal clear.
Tourist attractions and places to visit in Constanza
National Park
Juan Bautista Pérez Rancier
The Natioanl Park (formerly known as the Valle Nuevo) is located in the Cordillera
Central, it culminates at 2200 meters. It has hundreds of species of plants
of which 30% are endemic to this region and dozens of species of birds, reptiles
and butterflies. National Park Valle Nuevo has great potential for activities
such as ecotourism, bird watching, hiking, walking ...
Pirámides
Located in Valle Nuevo Park about 40 kms from Constanza, they have been
built in honor of the dictator Trujillo, some say it's the geographical center
of the Dominican Republic.
La Loma Casabito
Tourist attractions and places to visit near Constanza
Ecotourism
Constanza and its surroundings are dedicated to ecological and mountain tourisme
with many attractions for ecotourism as the Pico Duarte, rivers and waterfalls,
nature reserves ...
Aguas Blanca
The cascade of Aguas Blanca is located about 1.700 meters and is 83 meters
high. This is the highest waterfall in the Dominican Republic is surrounded
by a majestic landscape. The water is cold and invigorating. For lovers of ecotourism
the Salto de Aguas Blanca is a great place to visit.
El Arroyazo
El Arroyazo is a natural pool with water at only 14 ° C. The river originates
in the reserve.
Piedra Letrada
Located more than 1,600 meters above sea level and about 18 kms from Constanza,
is a remnant of Taino culture. According to locals, this stone would be the
center of the island of Hispaniola.
Sendero Bano de Nubes
This trail is so named because of the high humidity favors the formation of
clouds. It is located in the reservation in Ebano Verde to more than 1,000 meters,
this is a rare place that can be visited in this reserve. In good weather you
can see the valley of La Vega and Samana Bay.
The Park
of Valle Nuevo and Ebano Verde
The most important park of the country with high biodiversity and certain varieties
of unique plants in the world.
