Pedernales is the gateway to the Dominican Republic's wild southwest: Bahia de las Aguilas, Hoyo de Pelempito, Jaragua National Park, and the new Cabo Rojo cruise port. This guide covers how to get there, where to stay and eat, what to do, and everything you need to plan your trip.

Bahia de las Aguilas is the Dominican Republic's most beautiful beach, and one of its hardest to reach. This guide covers everything you need to plan your visit: how to get there from Cabo Rojo cruise port or Pedernales, boat logistics, costs, what to pack, where to eat, and honest advice on what to expect.

Cabo Rojo sits on the remote southwest coast of the Dominican Republic, home to Bahia de las Aguilas, an 8-kilometer pristine beach routinely ranked among the Caribbean's most beautiful. A $2.2 billion development is transforming the region, but right now you can still experience something rare. A world-class destination before the crowds arrive.