Saona Island is a tropical island in the Dominican Republic, part of Cotubanamá National Park, famous for its white sand beaches and turquoise waters. It is a very popular tourist destination, mainly for the excursions organized from Punta Cana that usually include a catamaran trip and a stop at the natural pools. There are two permanent settlements on the island: Mano Juan, a fishing village, and a naval base in Catuano.