The Dominican Republic It is a country where you can find a great variety of natural landscapes and spectacular places to enjoy your holidays. One of these places is the Lake Enriquillo, which is also the largest natural water reserve in the country thanks to its almost 400 square kilometers. Its waters are part of such important natural places as the Lago Enriquillo National Park, the Jaragua Bahoruco Enriquillo Biosphere Reserve and Isla Cabritos.
This incredible lake is the rest of an old marine channel that once linked the bays of Prince Port and Neiba. Its depth varies in some areas, but the average is about 50 meters. It usually varies by water evaporation It occurs in the area, but the level is compensated by the large amounts of water that falls when it rains. The water here is used for agriculture in the area and for consumption in different cities.
So is the lake
The most characteristic thing about this lake is that it has a very high salinity, superior even to that which can be found at sea. Up to 66 parts per million were detected in the northern part, which causes it to be classified as hypersalinism. Today there is only one island within the lake, Isla Cabritos, which has an area of 18 square kilometers and was left alone after the disappearance of the islets Islita and Barbaritas a couple of years ago.
Wildlife
The fauna of Lake Enriquillo is undoubtedly one of its most attractive and interesting things. The most outstanding species are birds and reptiles, with a leading role for flamingo, rhino iguana and Ricord's iguana. This place is also the natural habitat of the American crocodile, a species that is in danger of extinction and that you can see without problems in Enriquillo.
Lago Enriquillo / Dominican Republic (April 2024)
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