Southeast
Valle Nuevo National Park: Nearctic Highland Ecosystem and Glacial Landscapes
Mapped protected area in the Dominican Republic's Cordillera Central.
Valle Nuevo National Park in the Dominican Republic offers a rare glimpse into a Nearctic ecosystem within the Caribbean. Spanning 910 square kilometers in the Cordillera Central, it features dramatic mountain peaks like Loma Alto de la Bandera and distinctive glacial landforms. The park protects extensive Hispaniolan pine forests and cloud forest habitats, supporting remarkable endemic biodiversity and serving as a critical watershed for the region.
- Area
- 910 km²
- Established
- 1996
- IUCN
- II
- Relief
- Mountain



