Larimar is a rare blue gemstone found in only one place on Earth. A single mountainside in the Dominican Republic's southwest, within reach of Cabo Rojo. Here's what it is, why it only exists here, how to buy the real thing, and how to visit the mine yourself.

Baby Beach at Port Cabo Rojo is a capacity-controlled beach club with an unlimited open bar, sandy Caribbean swimming, kayaks, and a freshwater pool. But is it worth the price? This guide covers exactly what's included, what it costs, who should book it, and how to get the most out of your day.

Pedernales has no chain hotels, no resort buffets, and no swim-up bars. What it does have is the best beach in the Caribbean, a handful of genuinely great family-run guesthouses, and a $2.2 billion resort development that's about to change everything. Here's where to stay right now.

Port Cabo Rojo opened in 2024 on the remote southwest coast of the Dominican Republic, and what surrounds it is extraordinary. Bahia de las Aguilas, one of the world's great beaches, is a short boat ride away. This guide covers everything you need for your port day.

The Caribbean's most biodiverse mountain range, Sierra de Bahoruco National Park shelters 30 of Hispaniola's endemic bird species, ancient cloud forests, and wildlife found nowhere else on Earth. This complete guide covers how to get there, what to do, where to stay, and everything else you need to plan your visit.

Deep in the mountains of southwest Dominican Republic, Hoyo de Pelempito is a geological depression so vast that clouds gather inside it. Over 700 meters deep, ringed by walls that rise to 1,800 meters, and sheltering 13 endemic bird species: this is the Caribbean's most dramatic natural wonder.

Jaragua National Park is the largest protected area in the Caribbean, home to Bahia de las Aguilas, thousands of flamingos at Laguna de Oviedo, and wildlife found nowhere else on Earth. This guide covers how to get there, 10 things to do, tour options and pricing, where to eat and stay in Pedernales, what to pack, and the best time to visit.

Laguna de Oviedo is the Dominican Republic's largest saltwater lagoon, home to American flamingos, rhinoceros iguanas, and an endemic fish found nowhere else on Earth. This guide covers tour options and pricing, wildlife, how to get there, where to stay, and what to pack for your visit.

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.