Why
Eco-Tourism?
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Support local livelihoods — every trip creates stable jobs, from guides to accommodations.
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Preserve the fragile karst ecosystems and caves for future generations.
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Immerse yourself in Dominican & Taíno heritage — stories, food, craftsmanship.
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Learn hands‑on — geology, wildlife, conservation, culture.
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Flexible options from solo nights to group adventures.
Excursions
All excursions begin at La Piedra Community Center—the Guanín Foundation—and they all include round-trip transportation, plus snacks, meals, and overnight stays, if required.
Day Trip, Tainos Eco-tours
Click here to get a quote Guanin/SAS Tainos Ecotours day trip
This project is dedicated to the Taino Indians for educational Ecotourism and Ecological research, as well as aid for the community of La Piedra. Santo Domingo, Province.
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ECOTOURISM—COMMUNITY CAVES & CAVERNS OF LA PIEDRA
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Ecotourism Development, Geotourism, Adventure Tourism, Indigenous Caves and Caverns, and Community Tourism.
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Turismo de Aventura
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This multi-level project of sustainable, lasting development is organized to achieve the objectives of ever-growing community development within rural La Piedra and its surrounding communities, while simultaneously sustaining the capacity of the region’s natural systems to provide the resources and ecosystem services on which the economy and society depend.
The desired outcome is a situation wherein living conditions and resources are used to continue to meet human needs without undermining the delicate integrity and stability of the natural karst system that underlies the region.
Dra. Lynne Guitar, Ph.D
Lynne earned two simultaneous B.A.s, one in history and one in anthropology, from Michigan State University, and an M.A. and Ph.D. in Latin American history from Vanderbilt University.
Turismo de Aventura
​We have a specific mission within the vision of Dr. Lynne Guitar, a North American Cultural Anthropologist and Historian, to raise the levels of economic activity and the well-being of the local population, while preserving their cultural identity as well as their fascinating karst ecosystems.
Local residents are a mixture of ultra-poor, rural Dominicans and Haitians within what once was a vital source of Native Taíno drinking water. Our ultimate goal is to strengthen municipal capacities to promote sustainable and competitive ecotourism that will sustain a healthy income for local residents and improve the overall well-being of the community.
Trip Sizes
We're able to accommodate groups of all sizes. Whether you're a solo traveler, or in a large group, we would love to have you!
Individual
Group
Family
Activities
Wondering what your day would look like? We have plenty of activities!
Day Activity
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How we travel
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Here are your options:
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A) Walking
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B) Off-Road Biking
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C) By Horses
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C) Driving Electrical Four-Wheelers Not available
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D) Kayaking in the National Park la Caleta.
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Have additional questions? Download our helpful PDFs
1) Ecotourism Phase I.
2) Ecotourism body of the project
Proyecto Cueva Ni Rahu, Dra. Lynner Guitar, download pdf
1) Cueva Ni Rahu, body of the project
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Pricing
​Do you want to get to know the daily life of the Dominicans, enjoy the merengue, food, baseball, etc. for one night or two?
Immerse yourself in the culture, through its people for one or two nights here in the community of La Piedra, facilitate direct contact with the local people, and learn directly from them of the host country is the best way to learn about the Dominican Culture.
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a) $35 per night per person, from one to two pax.
b) $29 per night from 3 to 9 pax
c) $25 per night from 10 to up
d) $29 per night, family group one free.
Included room with fan, Internet, breakfast, sharing bathroom and Kitching.
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