Brazil
Argentina
Bolivia
Chile
Colombia
Ecuador
Guyana
French Guiana
Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
Paraguay
Peru
Suriname
Uruguay
Venezuela
Germany
Austria
Belgium
Croatia
Denmark
Spain
Finland
France
Greece
the Netherlands
Hungary
Ireland
Iceland
Italy
Luxembourg
Norway
Poland
Portugal
the United Kingdom
the Czech Republic
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
Mexico
South Africa
Fiji
Beach · Pedernales, Pedernales
Bahía de las Águilas
One of the most isolated beaches in the Caribbean: about 8 km of white sand and turquoise sea with no buildings, inside Parque Nacional Jaragua, near Cabo Rojo.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Discover
About Bahía de las Águilas
Bahía de las Águilas lies at the extreme southwest of the Dominican Republic, inside Parque Nacional Jaragua, the country’s largest protected area. It is about 8 km of white, fine sand, sea in shades of turquoise with impressive clarity, surrounded by low limestone cliffs and dry forest with cacti. There are no hotels, houses or facilities on the beach.
The most common way to reach it is by boat from La Cueva, a fishing village near Cabo Rojo: the crossing takes about 20 minutes along the coast, passing cliffs and caves, and the boatmen arrange the pickup time. There is also a dirt track through the park for 4x4 vehicles.
The water is calm and shallow near the shore, good for swimming and snorkeling. Iguanas, seabirds and, in some months, turtles that nest on the beach are part of the scene. In La Cueva, fishermen’s restaurants serve fish and lobster on the return.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
Half a day or a full day.
Best time
In the morning, when the sea is calmer for the boat and the light makes the water more transparent. In the dry season, December to April, the wind is usually weaker.
How to get there
It’s about 30 km from Pedernales. Drive to Cabo Rojo and then to La Cueva, from where the boats depart. On the park’s dirt track, only suitable for 4x4.
Tip
Bring water, food, a beach umbrella and sunscreen: there are no facilities or shade on the beach. Arrange the return time with the boatman and pay the park entrance fee at the checkpoint.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Bahía de las Águilas
Is there infrastructure at Bahía de las Águilas?
No. Bring water, food and shade; the restaurants are in La Cueva, at the boat departure point.
How to get to Bahía de las Águilas?
By boat from La Cueva, near Cabo Rojo, in about 20 minutes, or by 4x4 on the park’s dirt track.
Is Bahía de las Águilas near Pedernales?
About 30 km, roughly 40 minutes by car to the boat departure point.