Location
A NATURAL ESCAPE
Tropicalia is located in El Cedro Municipal District, within the municipality of Miches, in the province of El Seibo, on the southern shores of the Samaná Bay. The area of influence is bordered to the east by the Lagunas Redonda and Limón Wildlife Refuge, and to the north and west by the Atlantic Ocean, which is part of the Bancos de la Plata and La Navidad Marine Mammal Sanctuary. This sanctuary hosts the annual migration of around 2,000 humpback whales, who come to reproduce and give birth in its warm waters. Miches is also a critical nesting area for sea turtles, essential to maintaining marine ecosystems and the balance of our oceans.
The region features diverse ecosystems: beaches, mountains, mangroves, forests, lagoons, and rivers. Renowned for its natural beauty, it includes Playa Esmeralda, Playa Arriba, the Cordillera Oriental, and Los Haitises National Park—a 319-square-kilometer haven with lush hills, mangroves, ancient caves, Taíno petroglyphs, and abundant wildlife, perfect for outdoor activities.
MICHES: DEVELOPMENT IN BALANCE
We are committed to the region’s holistic development, ensuring that tourism grows responsibly.
In Miches, the main economic activities include subsistence agriculture, cattle ranching, artisanal fishing, and microenterprise services. However, as tourism emerges as a key industry, investments in this sector are becoming increasingly significant. Over the next few years, approximately 3,000 hotel rooms and 1,600 residences are expected to be developed. This growth presents both challenges and opportunities for the Miches community, including the creation of new small and micro-businesses, balancing economic growth with natural resource management, fostering orderly urban development, and building inclusive supply chains.
DESTINATION MANAGEMENT
Tropicalia actively participates in the El Seibo-Miches Hotel and Tourism Association (PROMICHES), a non-governmental organization that unites regional tourism businesses and advocates for sustainable management in Miches and El Seibo. To support this initiative, Fundación Tropicalia allocates office space for PROMICHES, facilitating collaboration with like-minded organizations to promote sustainable destination management.
