Cidade Turismo
the Dominican Republic

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Your trip to Pedernales.

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Pedernales – Pedernales Destination Barahona and Pedernales Capital

How to get there

  • Aeropuerto Internacional María Montez (BRX) Barahona · 140 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

From Barahona it’s about 125 km along the coastal road, roughly two and a half hours. From Santo Domingo, about six hours by car or bus. The nearest airport with flights is Barahona (BRX).

How many days

Two days: one for Bahía de las Águilas and another for Hoyo de Pelempito.

When to go

From December to April the weather is drier and the sea is usually calm for the boat to Bahía de las Águilas. The heat is strong year‑round; at Hoyo de Pelempito the altitude brings cooler temperatures.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

Yes—preferably a high‑clearance vehicle or 4x4 for Hoyo de Pelempito and the dirt road to Bahía de las Águilas. If you don’t have a car, hire a local tour.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Pedernales
  1. Morning
    Boat to Bahía de las Águilas

    Leave early from La Cueva, near Cabo Rojo, on the fishermen’s boat to Bahía de las Águilas.

  2. Afternoon
    Deserted beach

    Spend the middle of the day on the beach, with white sand and turquoise sea, with no buildings.

  3. Late afternoon
    Cabo Rojo

    On the way back, stop at Cabo Rojo beach, with light sand and calm water, near the harbor.

  4. Evening
    Dinner in Pedernales

    In the evening, have fish or conch at a simple town restaurant.

2 days in Pedernales

Day 1

  1. Morning
    Bahía de las Águilas

    Boat from La Cueva.

  2. Afternoon
    Beach

    Full day of beach.

  3. Late afternoon
    Cabo Rojo

    Stop at Cabo Rojo beach.

  4. Evening
    Pedernales

    Dinner in town.

Day 2

  1. Morning
    Hoyo de Pelempito

    Drive up early along the Sierra de Bahoruco road to the Hoyo de Pelempito viewpoint.

  2. Afternoon
    Pine forest

    Walk the short trails from the visitor center, among pines and orchids.

  3. Late afternoon
    Descent

    Descend back to the coast late in the afternoon.

  4. Evening
    Rest

    Night in Pedernales.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

Is Pedernales far from Barahona?

About 125 km along the coastal road, roughly two and a half hours by car.

What to do in Pedernales?

Go to Bahía de las Águilas, Cabo Rojo beach and Hoyo de Pelempito.

Does Pedernales have tourist infrastructure?

Limited: small hotels, simple restaurants and some eco‑lodges near Cabo Rojo.

Do you need a 4x4 in Pedernales?

It helps for Hoyo de Pelempito and for the dirt road to Bahía de las Águilas.

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