Pico Duarte, Concepcion

Located in the Cibao Region on the northern part of the island, this is the highest point in the Caribbean with an elevation of 3,087 meters (10,127 feet). It is located in the Central Massif, or Cordillera Central, near Jarabacoa and Constanza. Visits to the peak, the most extensive protected area in the country, are allowed with the prior purchase of a permit from the Dirección Nacional de Parques. Various agencies and institutions organize excursions to the peak, generally during the months of December through February when the climate is cooler.