Begin your adventure with a pickup from your campsite on Calle de la Piña, located on the outskirts of Jarabacoa. Head west towards the Cordillera Central, where the iconic Pico Duarte awaits.
Get dropped off at the Manabao Marsh and embark on the first stage of your trekking route. This initial hike, approximately 4 kilometres long, will take you through a lush, green jungle landscape. Take a break halfway through the hike to recharge your batteries in the heart of nature, and then resume your trek. Conclude this first day of trekking at La Compartición, a mountain camp located at an altitude of 2,450 metres.
On day 2, have breakfast at La Compartición campsite and begin the ascent to Pico Duarte. This hike is approximately 13 kilometres long, with several stops to recharge and admire the pine, ebony, and mahogany forests. The effort will definitely be worth it, as you climb to the top of Pico Duarte, which at 3,087 metres is the highest mountain in the Antilles. Upon reaching its peak, enjoy extraordinary panoramic views. From the summit of Pico Duarte, return to La Compartición camp for dinner and overnight.
On day 3, after breakfast at the camp, hike from there to the Manabao Swamp. Enjoy a hearty picnic lunch and then drive to the meeting point in Jarabacoa.
