Text : Laura Perdomo
Cachote is a small community located in the Oriental part of mountainous Sierra de Bahoruco. Surrounded by cloud forest, its population is comprised of farmers who also survive from migratory farming and coffee cultivation. On 2002 they formed the Cachote Ecotourism Enterprise with members from Ébano Verde Farmers Association and Paraiso Ecológical Society. The Jilguero Ecological Center was later constructed and today the locals conduct birdwatching, camping and trekking activities. They also provide food, lodging services (eco-cabins) and a guided tour through an exciting 2 km trail, where native and endemic wildlife such as the Hispaniola Trogon (Priotelus roseigaster) may be seen and heard. Upon arrival ask for Frank, an 80 year old ecoguide and let him tell all about the wonders of Cachote.
Contact
Maltiano Moreta or Francisco Asmar
Calle Mella #5, Paraíso, Barahona
République Dominicaine
Tel. : 809-243-1404
Fax : 809-243-1000
Internet : www.soepa.org
Language : English and Spanish
Autres contacts
NGO : Grupo Jaragua
Laura Perdomo, Yvonne Arias or Rafael Lorenzo
Calle El Vergel No. 33, El Vergel, Santo Domingo,
République dominicaine
Tel : 809-472-1036
Fax : 809-412-1667
E-mail : jaragua@tricom.net ibasdominicanas@yahoo.com
Internet : www.grupojaragua.org.do
Sociedad Ecologica de Paraiso
Calle Mella #5, Paraiso, Barahona
République Dominicaine
Tel. : 809-243-1404
Fax : 809-243-100
E-mail : soepa@codetel.net.do