Bahia de las Aguilas

Playa en Pedernales, Dominican Republic

Acceso y tarifas

boat hire per boat (1–5 passengers) (tarifa: RD$ 3500–5500)
boat per additional passenger (tarifa: USD 15)
boat transfer round-trip (up to 5 people) (tarifa: USD 85 · operador: Rancho Típico Cueva de las Águilas)
park entry fee (tarifa: RD$ 150)
sixth passenger surcharge (tarifa: RD$ 500 additional)

beach walking and exploration (longitud: 8 km)
observación de aves (especies: pelicans, sooty terns, pigeons)
sea turtle nesting observation (temporada: June–December · especies: hawksbill sea turtles)
esnórquel — bring own gear
natación
observación de vida silvestre (especies: iguanas, turtles, birds, manatees)

bring cash for boat and park fee; no services on beach — cash only at La Cueva; no ATMs or vendors at beach
bring drinking water
bring own snorkel gear
hire motoconcho from pedernales if no vehicle (reported cost: 2500 pesos round trip)
major development underway nearby — cruise port open Jan 2024; USD 2.2B resort under construction; international airport expected late 2026–early 2027
no shade; strong sun protection needed
solo travelers can join boat groups

november–april (motivo: driest, calmest waves, lowest sargassum · temporada: Nov–Apr)

8 km beach (longitud: 8 km (5 mi))
coral reef marine ecosystem
endangered endemic wildlife (especies: Hispaniolan solenodon, hutia, hawksbill turtle)
endangered species habitat (especies: hawksbill, leatherback, green turtles; solenodon; hutia)
inside national park (park: Jaragua National Park)
no hotels or construction on beach
no hotels, shops, or restaurants on beach (development: ninguno)
semi-arid landscape (ecoregion: Hispaniolan Dry Forest)
unesco natural reserve
water visibility 30+ m on calm days (temperatura: 27–29 C year-round)

cabo rojo restaurant and camping (options: Rancho Típico Cueva de las Águilas, Echo Del Mar by Mint)
caves at la cueva village
laguna de oviedo (feature: flamingo lagoon, 2nd largest body of water in DR)

25 km from pedernales (nearest town: Pedernales)
323 km from santo domingo (distance km: 323)
boat ride duration (duración: 10–15 min)
day trip from barahona feasible
distance from barahona (drive: 2–3 hours)
free unpaved parking at cabo rojo (tarifa: ninguno)
no lifeguards or emergency services
no overnight facilities in park
no public transport to site
no shade on beach (advisory: bring umbrella or pop-up shelter)
overland access requires high-clearance 4wd (condition: dry conditions only, local guide recommended)
overnight base recommended: barahona
road access requires high clearance (vehicle: high ground clearance or AWD)
tent rental available on-site

Identificador de catálogo: AVIA-4EC6-9JS1C