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Dominican Republic

Nico971

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Hi everyone ! 
Starting to plan a trip there and trying to find balance between nice holiday for family (pregnant wife) and wanting to see the famous pseudopheonix, Copernicias and cocothrinax in the wild. 
Anyone from there ? How difficult are the pseudophoenix Ekmanii to access. Hours of car are not really an option, well I guess I could escape a few hours on my own. 
Thanks ! 

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FORGETABOUTIT!!!  Wild Pseudophoenix ekmanii are only located in the Juragua national park, SW corner of DR next to the Haiti border. It's a very dangerous area to be in due to the human and drug smugglers,and the unforgiving terrain. Closest visible trees are a 5 mile hike through a spiny forest from any roadway. The area is NOT a tourist destination,although Bahía de las Águilas is a beautiful beach nearby for the locals. The botanical garden in Santo Domingo is probably the only other spot in the country you will be able to see a living example of the species, that could be considered a family friendly destination. 

 

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Mesa, Arizona

 

Temps between 29F and 115F each year

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Beautiful pictures ! 
thanks for the answer 

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Tourist destinations are on the East Coast. Rare palms are on the SW border. 🤷‍♂️ You COULD do a holiday compromise in Santo Domingo,as there are some beaches nearby and historical places to see,and you could still visit the botanical garden as a family outing. The garden is big,so you would definitely get to see all the palms you are seeking. :greenthumb: 

 

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Mesa, Arizona

 

Temps between 29F and 115F each year

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