La Cueva del Tigre Natural Park

La Cueva del Tigre Natural Park in Paraíso, Barahona: a coastal reserve featuring karst formations, accessible caves, and trails winding through dry forest. Prime spot for spotting endemic birds and reptiles. A local guide and closed-toe shoes are strongly recommended. Community-managed entry fee. An authentic deep-South ecotourism experience, just a stone's throw from virgin beaches and the Sierra de Bahoruco.

In the Paraíso area of Barahona, this cave takes its name from local legends of big cats that once roamed the region. Formed by karst processes in limestone rock, it served as a ceremonial refuge for the Taínos, who left petroglyphs on its walls. Today it's an ecotourism draw blending spelunking, pre-Columbian history, and the biodiversity of the southern coastal dry forest.