Lightweight field clothing
Light waterproof jacket, windbreaker, or sweatshirt.
Reusable face mask and a spare one.
Your camera, and related equipment.
Binoculars. You won’t find a pair locally.
Headlamp or a good flashlight.
Reusable water bottle.
Copy of your passport, this could be digital.
Any special medications. Most over-the-counter are available in DR.

Easy to moderate. Trails are mostly easy to walk, and there will be no bushwhacking or steep climbs. We will be walking anywhere from 1 to 3 hours at times on relatively even terrain with many stops. If you have any health problems or physical limitations, tell us before coming so we can make the proper accommodations. We are trained in First Aid and CPR/AED and hold a valid certification from the American Red Cross.

You will experience typical Dominican food at most lodges, hotels, and restaurants while on tour, including rice, beans, poultry, seafood, plantains, and root vegetables, all cooked with some good sazón dominicano (dominican seasoning)! There will also be plenty of fresh salad, tropical fruit beverages, etc. If you have any kind of food restrictions or food intolerance, please let us know in advance.

We are a smoke free company. Smoking is absolutely prohibited in the vehicle or when the group is gathered. If you do smoke in the field, do it far away and downwind from the group.

Cúa Birding staff is fully vaccinated. All of our clients must show proof of a vaccination, including the post-final dose two week waiting period, or show proof of a negative COVID test 4 days before the day of their tour. We ask out guests to self-assess their physical condition. If a guest has any kind of symptoms associated with COVID, have has been, or is in a household where someone has symptoms, we ask that they stay home, and please be mindful.

We will follow guidelines for social distancing and wearing masks inside the vehicle will be required. Please, consult with your physician and local health department about updated health advisories for travel to the Dominican Republic. Specialized medications may be difficult to obtain locally so we encourage you to bring enough to cover your entire stay on the island. Most over-the-counter medications can be obtained locally.