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Bahia de las Aguilas

Beach in Dominican Republic

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Overview

Bahia de las Aguilas on the southwestern coast of the Dominican Republic. Bahia De Las Aguilas (Bay of the Eagles) is one of the most beautiful and most isolated beaches in the Caribbean. It is near the southern end of the border between the Dominican Republic and Haiti, a few kilometers southeast from the town of Pedernales, or 320 km from Santo Domingo.

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Getting there

The road from la Cueva to the beach has been improved and while still being unpaved and steep in parts, it is now easy to go to the beach by any vehicle with high ground clearance or by walking a couple of miles (think…

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Once on the beach, you'll enjoy some of the whitest and softest sands on any beach in the world.

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Get inThe road from la Cueva to the beach has been improved and while still being unpaved and steep in parts, it is now easy to go to the beach by any vehicle with high ground clearance or by walking a couple of miles (think…

Fees and permitsThe fee to enter the park is RD$150. If you're getting to the beach via a boat, it will cost around RD$3500-5500 (2026) per boat, depending on the number of passengers in the boat.

Get aroundOnce on the beach, you'll enjoy some of the whitest and softest sands on any beach in the world.

SeeThe millions of sea shells on the shore of the beach as well as the abundant sea life just feet into the water.

DoSwim, snorkel, walk, explore. It is like going back in time and very likely that you will not encounter a single soul.

EatYou can eat at a small restaurant near the entrance of the park (Cabo Rojo) for less than US$10 per person for a meal. The locals will go out, catch a fresh red snapper and cook it on the grill for you.

DrinkA soda drink, a bottle of water, or a Dominican beer usually costs less than US$3.

SleepThere are no facilities in the park to spend the night.

Stay safeWatch out for cactuses in the park. Drinking water and sun protection is essential.

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