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Most people usually don't think of the Dominican Republic as an ecotourism destination. The attention is usually focused on our beach resorts like Punta Cana and Las Terrenas.
Most people don't know that 20 percent of the land in the Dominican Republic has been set aside for preservation to ensure that visitors can experience the island's incredible ecological diversity.
In all, the Dominican Republic boasts 19 national parks, 32 national monuments, six wildlife reserves, and two marine sanctuaries.
